Thank you Liz for your help. We are bringing godparents into our son's life for the very reasons you mentioned, not for religious purposes. I'll use your advice - thanks!
Monique

Godparents aren't necessarily the ones to watch over you if parents dies. Thsoe are guardians... and should be named in the will. Godparents make promises for you during a baptism and they are there to support your religious upbringing!!! They should pray for you etc.

Ah ok, I got it slightly skewed. I was raised in a religion but they didnt practice Godparenting. I hope i didnt cause offense.

Love Liz x

No offense taken!!!!!