Naming Ceremony
When families are celebrating the birth of a new baby they often wish to mark the occasion with a special ceremony. For some a religious ceremony may not be appropriate.
Who can use this service:
There are no criteria or assessment requirements to meet and the service is for anyone to use within the World.
Charges:
There is a charge associated with this service which varies according to length of stay and location of car park.
Ways To Apply:
Application is required for the use of this service.
Ways To Book:
Booking is required for the use of this service.
Contact Details:
Address: The Register Office
6a Bugle Street
Southampton
Postcode: SO14 2LX
Telephone: 023 8091 5327
Minicom: 023 8063 3685
Email: registrars@southampton.go.uk
Fax: 023 8063 3431
Details of service:
When families are celebrating the birth of a new baby they often wish to mark the occasion with a special ceremony. For some a religious ceremony may not be appropriate. A Naming Ceremony is a special non-religious celebration to welcome the new arrival into your family circle. The ceremony provides opportunities to express your love and commitment to your child in front of family and friends and to appoint 'supporting adults' who will have a special relationship with your child as they grow up.
Naming Ceremonies are not only for new babies; children of any age may have a naming ceremony. You may wish to include older children as well as your new child in the same ceremony. Ceremonies may also be held to welcome stepchildren or adopted children into the family.
In Southampton ceremonies can be held in The Golden Jubilee Room, 6a Bugle Street or in any of the Approved Premises that are licensed for Civil Marriages. You will need to contact the Superintendent Registrar to make arrangements. If the ceremony is to be at one of the Approved Premises you will also need to contact the venue. It may also be possible to hold a ceremony in another venue, including a private residence or garden. This would be subject to an inspection of the premises for health and safety purposes (please speak to the Superintendent Registrar for advice).
Please note: a Naming Ceremony has no legal status, it is purely ceremonial.
How to get more information:
Further information available
1. by email
2. by phone
3. by fax
4. by post
5. in person
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 10.00am - 4.30pm
Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday: by appointment only
Closed Bank Holidays
Register office - opening hours
Our opening hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9.00am - 4.30pm, Tuesday: 10.00am - 4.30pm, Friday: 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday: by appointment only. Closed Bank Holidays
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Last updated: 22 November 2006
