Completed sand art following a sand ceremony

Sand ceremony

A sand ceremony is a unique way to symbolise two lives becoming one, or the blending of families in a wedding ceremony. It’s also a beautiful way of symbolising the strength of a family unit in a naming ceremony. The…

Sand ceremony
Containers of different coloured sand used to create sand art during a sand ceremony

Naming ceremony symbolism

When Humanist Society Scotland celebrants meet with parents to plan a naming ceremony, they will ask if you would like to incorporate any naming ceremony symbolism or rituals. These symbolic gestures (or rituals) can add an extra dimension to any…

Naming ceremony symbolism