A christening can take place in your local parish church. Read on if you’re thinking about having a christening elsewhere.
You can have your baby christened at your local parish church. If you’d like to have the christening at a different church, for example, where you grew up or where you were married, talk to the vicar at that church to see what’s possible.
Unless there are very exceptional circumstances, a christening must always take place in a church, so it’s usually not possible to have a christening at home, in a function room or outdoors.
Further information
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Find a church
Everyone in England lives in a Church of England parish. Read on to find out the information you need.
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How much does a christening service cost?
There is no charge for a christening service but there may be a few other things you’ll want to budget for…