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 £50 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 | Monday to Friday after 4pm | Saturday after 4pm | Sunday after 4pm |
Bank Holidays All day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Room (Up to 45 guests) | £165 | £195 | £280 | £359 | £360 | £397 | £497 | £600 |
| Committee Room 1 and 2 and the Chambers Room (Up to 100 guests) | £220 | £249 | £330 | £420 | £425 | £522 | £626 | £600 |
External venues
| Monday to Friday before 4pm | Saturday before 4pm | Sunday and Bank Holidays before 4pm | Monday to Friday after 4pm | Saturday after 4pm | Sunday after 4pm | Sunday and Bank Holidays after 4pm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External premises for Naming Ceremonies | £366 | £400 | £497 | £447 | £547 | £657 | £600 |
Changes to your ceremony
If you change the date or time, we charge an administration fee of £20.
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 £50 non-refundable secure booking fee.
If you cancel your ceremony, you will receive a refund minus the 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 8.30am to 5pm