Family Ceremonies
There are many ways a family can change or grow. Honouring these changes with a ceremony can allow everyone to celebrate or process the change. Below are some of the family ceremonies that I offer. Custom ceremonies are also available! Please reach out to me if there is something you are interested in creating that you don’t see listed here.
Baby welcoming and naming
Welcoming a child to your family is an exciting time! I offer baby welcoming or naming ceremonies to families and parents who want to mark this occasion but do not want to do so with a baptism or other religious ceremony. A baby welcoming ceremony is a way to acknowledge this special milestone, focusing on your dreams and hopes for your child’s future as well as your commitments as a new parent.
Adoption
I welcome adopting parents to book a traditional baby welcoming or naming ceremony if that is the right fit for you! However, because many adoptions look different from welcoming a baby via birth, I offer a specific ceremony for families going through the adoption process. This ceremony may involve the child’s birth family or parents, it may involve an older child, or it may even involve a young adult. I will work with you and your family to create a ceremony that marks this important family transition in a beautiful and significant way.
Family Blending
Many people come together with children from past relationships. When this happens it can be important to acknowledge and honour the changes taking place in the family structure. A family blending ceremony can involve new partners, their children, and their children’s parents - it can involve whoever the celebrants deem important and relevant! This process can help both the children and adults process and acknowledge the changes taking place within the family structure and the home.
Divorce
A divorce ceremony can help individuals or couples process the significant changes that take place when a relationship ends. This ceremony can involve one person, both people in a couple, or many people ending a polyamorous relationship. Many people prefer to conduct a divorce ceremony solo with their friends and family as a way to grieve the end of their marriage and also celebrate the beginning of a new chapter. I can help you create a ceremony that fits your specific situation and relationship.
Custom Ceremony Creation
Have an idea that isn’t listed here? Please reach out! I’d love to discuss creating a custom ceremony for you.