Ceremonies - naming

Baby Naming

A Naming Ceremony is a formal and dignified non-religious ceremony to celebrate the birth of a child or to welcome an adopted child or stepchild into a new family.

A combined naming and welcoming ceremony that gives families the opportunity to celebrate the birth and naming of their child (or children), without any religious connotation. The child or children can be of any age. Naming ceremonies have no legal status. Ceremonies can usually be arranged at a Register Office or other approved venues.

To arrange a ceremony, the parents should contact the Register Office. The parents are invited to a co-ordination meeting to discuss their requirements and to choose the words, readings and music.

Eligibility
• The named child (or children) must be under 18 years of age.

Required Customer Information
• Will vary depending on the particular circumstances.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
No specific time scales. Ceremony carried out at parents’ request.

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Address:
Enfield Register Office,
1 Gentleman’s Row,
Enfield,
EN2 6PS.
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Telephone:
020 8379 8501.

Fax:
020 8379 8562.

Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm

Thursday
10:30am to 4:30pm

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