The ceremony is designed to provide a dignified and formal
opportunity to welcome a new member to the family and to the
community. During the non-religious ceremony you can announce the
names that you have chosen, make commitment promises to your child
and also choose other adults to provide support. Family and friends
are usually invited to share in the occasion. These ceremonies are
not just for babies - children of any age can have a naming
ceremony. A commemorative certificate will be signed and presented
during the ceremony.
The occasion can be held in the Lawns ceremony room here at
the Register Office or at one of our licensed venues in the Peterborough
district.
Fees
The fee for a naming ceremony at the Register Office or at a
licensed venue are as follows:
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For ceremonies held:
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Monday
to Thursday
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Friday and Saturday (*Sunday)
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Up to 31 March 2012
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£170
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£220
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1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 (proposed)
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£180
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£240
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* Sunday ceremonies available at licensed
venues only and not at the register office.
This fee includes a commemorative certificate of the occasion
and a personalised copy of your ceremony script which will be
presented to you as a lasting memento of the day.
At the booking appointment we will discuss your ceremony
requirements and collect the appropriate ceremony fee. We accept
payment by cash, cheque/postal order or credit/debit card. Please
note that payments by credit/debit cards are subject to a £1
administration charge.
Our cancellation and amendment policy is detailed below.
At this appointment you will also be given a brochure to take
away with you. This brochure contains details of what
happens on the day as well as all the various choices and
options available to you for your ceremony.
Interested?
If you are interested in arranging a naming ceremony or just
want to find out more please contact the Peterborough Register Office.
Cancellation and amendment policy
In the event that you need to cancel a ceremony for which you
have already paid, you will be required to provide your request in
writing which will be subject to the following guidelines:
Six months or more notice of cancellation - full refund (less a
£20 administration fee)
Three to six months notice of cancellation - 50% refund (less a
£20 administration fee)
Less than three months notice of cancellation (or failure to
cancel) - no refund
In the event that you need to change the DATE of your
ceremony:
A £20 administration fee will be payable
In the event that you need to change the TIME (but not
the date) of your ceremony:
No administration fee will be payable