We asked Sean to help with the funeral for my late husband, and he was totally professional. At what was a very difficult time for us all, Sean delivered a memorable service and was a blessing on the day. We will forever appreciate his help.

From the moment we first met Sean we knew he was the right person to help us celebrate our big day.

He was warm, caring and compassionate and he was genuinely interested in our story, and his help made our wedding extra special.

We wanted to do something really special for the naming of our new son Jack, and Sean was on hand throughout the day making it a wonderful experience for us and our family. We would highly recommend Sean for any special ceremony!

For our 25th wedding anniversary we decided to renew our wedding vows and we called Sean for his advice. We found him to be thoroughly professional. The ceremony he created was warm, and heartfelt and he made our day memorable.

What are people saying?

An Adoption or Welcoming Ceremony is a meaningful and uplifting way to formally welcome a child into their forever family. It is a celebration of belonging, love, and commitment, placing the child firmly at the heart of the occasion.

Each ceremony is entirely bespoke, thoughtfully written to reflect your family’s unique journey, values, and hopes for the future. With sensitivity and care, the ceremony honours the past while focusing positively on the present and the life ahead together.

Whether you are formally celebrating an adoption, welcoming a child into your family, or marking a new chapter together, all families are warmly welcomed and respectfully celebrated. Single parents, blended families, same-sex parents, and all family structures are embraced with care and understanding.

ADOPTION & WELCOMING CEREMONIES

What the Ceremony Can Include

• A warm and inclusive welcome for the child

• The telling of your family’s adoption journey, shared with respect and compassion

• Personal promises and affirmations from parents or guardians

• Optional involvement from siblings, grandparents, and close family or friends

• Symbolic elements such as candle lighting, handprints, tree planting, or a keepsake certificate

• A joyful closing to mark the beginning of your life together as a family

Ceremonies can be held at home, in a garden, or at a venue that holds special meaning for you. Language and structure are always age-appropriate, inclusive, and reassuring, ensuring the experience is both memorable and meaningful.

An Adoption Welcoming Ceremony is a beautiful way to celebrate family, identity, and the certainty that this is where a child truly belongs.

Enquiries

If you are seeking an adoption or welcoming day celebrant who offers experience, inclusivity, and a genuinely personal service, I would be pleased to discuss your requirements.

Please contact me to arrange an initial, no-obligation conversation.

Telephone: 07958 150535

Email: sean_whelan@aol.com

Sean G Whelan Adoption Ceremony Celebrant

Adoption & Welcoming Ceremonial Celebrant

serving the communities of portsmouth, southampton, winchester & fareham

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