Naming ceremonies
A naming ceremony is a non-religious way to celebrate the arrival of your child; ceremonies are for children of all ages.
Organising a naming ceremony
A naming ceremony is individual to the needs of your family and gives you a formal opportunity to:
- welcome an adopted child or stepchildren into your family
- celebrate the birth and welcome your child into the family and wider community
- announce the names that you have chosen
- make promises of commitment to nurture and support your child into adult life
- choose other adults prepared to promise a special supportive relationship to your child.
A specially written ceremony is available, which you can tailor to your needs.
You can present your child or children with a special gift to mark the occasion. A souvenir record will be presented at the end of the ceremony.
Naming Ceremony fees
We charge a non-refundable booking fee of £100 to book a naming ceremony date and time. We will take this fee from the full ceremony fee.
Hendon Town Hall
| Rooms available in Hendon Town Hall | Monday to Thursday before 4pm | Friday before 4pm | Saturday before 4pm | Sunday before 4pm | Bank Holidays All day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Room (Up to 45 guests) | £249 | £289 | £350 | £489 | £800 |
| Committee Room 1 and 2 and the Chambers Room (Up to 100 guests) | £309 | £309 | £385 | £519 | £750 |
External venues
| Monday to Friday before 4pm | Saturday before 4pm | Sunday before 4pm | Monday to Friday after 4pm | Saturday after 4pm | Sunday after 4pm | Bank Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External premises for Naming Ceremonies | £529 | £579 | £679 | £579 | £679 | £815 | £815 |
Changes to your ceremony
If you change the date or time, we charge an administration fee of £40.
Cancelling or rescheduling your ceremony
You can cancel your ceremony and apply for a refund a month before your ceremony date. Your refund will be minus the £100 non-refundable secure booking fee.
Book your naming ceremony
You don’t have to live in Barnet to arrange a naming ceremony with us. Your ceremony can take place at one of our approved premises or at any location - including your home or garden.
To book a naming ceremony please contact us at the Register Office.
Contact
Barnet Register office
Hendon Town Hall
The Burroughs
London
NW4 4BG
Telephone: 020 8359 6400
Email: registrars@barnet.gov.uk
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm