working across gwynedd, conwy and denbighshire

Modern, Warm and Professional Funeral Celebrant

I help families plan deeply personal funerals - ceremonies that honour, remember, and truly reflect the person who has died.

I do this by listening. By asking questions. By piecing together the stories, quirks, and moments that made them them. If someone tells me after a funeral, “You got them exactly right,” I know I’ve done my job.

Funeral directors tell me I'm easy to work with, professional, modern and versatile. They have confidence I can lead a celebration of life in front of 300 rugby fans, or create an intimate and sincere farewell in front of a handful of close family.

It's no secret I love being a funeral celebrant, and being trusted to tell the stories of people's lives as we say farewell is something I will never take for granted.

Kate Rostance Celebrant writing a funeral ceremony on a laptop

Written messages on a cardboard coffin, photo by Good Funeral Guide on Unsplash

Kate Rostance Funeral Celebrant leading a personalised ceremony filled with love and laughter

Celebrations as unique as life itself

Funerals are always sad. Grief is love with nowhere to go. But they can also be full of warmth, reverence, or even celebration. Sometimes, that means sharing favourite stories, remembering their impact, or toasting a life well lived.

Other times, it’s making space for complicated truths - because not every life is long, nor every relationship simple. Whatever your person’s story, we’ll find a way to honour them.

Messages of love left on a wool coffin at a funeral ceremony. Image courtesy of Good Funeral Guide via Unsplash.

Goodbyes That Feel Right - Wherever, However, and for Everyone

I work in crematoriums and cemeteries - but also in castles, forests, gardens, homes, and even favourite pubs. As direct cremations become more common, I’ve helped people mark the moment ashes return home, are scattered or interred, or plan memorial events that bring people together.

I believe funerals should be as unique as the life they honour - and that everyone deserves to say goodbye in a way that feels right. Whether your person was spiritual, secular, or somewhere in between, whether they lived boldly or quietly, whether their relationships were simple or complex, we can shape a farewell that respects their identity, their story, and the people who loved them.

Inclusivity matters. That means using the correct names and pronouns, acknowledging all relationships, and creating a space where everyone, whatever their faith, background, ability, or way of grieving, feels welcome. Some people want to stand up and speak, others need a quieter way to say goodbye. There’s no single ‘right’ way to mourn.

Funeral Ceremony

Say goodbye in a meaningful ceremony which reflects who your person was in their lifetime. Together, we can plan an amazing send-off.

Price: from £220

Memorial Events

Celebrations of Life can take place anywhere! On the beach, in the pub, in your person's favourite place. Laugh, cry and raise a glass with those who knew your person best.
Price: from £350
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Pre-Planned Funerals

Planning your funeral might not be easy to think about, but it’s a meaningful way to ensure your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are supported when it matters most.
Price: from £50

A personalised ceremony folder for Kate Rostance celebrant

Dog at a funeral. Image by Good Funeral Guide via Unsplash

unforgettable ceremonies

Working Together

If you need someone to help shape a farewell that truly reflects the person you’ve lost, I’d be honoured to help.

If you're arranging a funeral for a loved one and would like to work with me, give me a call to check I'm available, then pass my details on to your funeral director.

Or perhaps your funeral director has recommended me to work as the celebrant for the funeral you're planning. I'm here to answer any questions you might have, and am happy to have a chat so that you can make sure I'm a good fit.

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HEARTFELT THANKS

Testimonials

“For an occasion where there are never the right words, Kate somehow managed to find them.”

Harjot

“You absolutely got the Fredness of Fred. I was asked a few times how you knew Fred - you encapsulated him so well.”

Geoff

“Kate helped to really capture the essence of who our mum was. It was a celebration of her life from start to finish - just truly outstanding.”

Clare

“Kate listens deeply and has great patience and understanding. She is so grounded and reassuring, so tuned in from the very beginning. She brings real heart to the role that she plays, then delivers it with class, warmth and skill.”

Lesley

“We’re going to sleep soundly knowing we gave Mum a good send-off. She would have been proud of us!”

Kirstie

“You did the most amazing job and I don’t know how you do it. What a special gift! You were the best woman for the job and Dad would have loved you. You got it so right”

Thea

“I cannot express just how much your ceremony meant to us. It was perfect, really capturing the essence of Adam as if you really knew him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making what was a tragic heartbreaking occasion into something so special.”

Liz

“Kate's ability to blend our Sikh beliefs with stories about Dad's life was heartwarming. If you are thinking about whether you need Kate, I can honestly say it was the best decision we made, and we can't thank her enough.”

Parminder

“If I had to give Kate a rating out of 10 it would be 15. She went above and beyond, I could not have asked for more.”

Rachel

“Kate gleaned the absolute essence of Dad so quickly and accurately and her ceremony was perfect and always utterly professional.”

Clare

“Kate did a sterling job – she got the words, memories and tone of the ceremony absolutely perfect. Saying goodbye wasn’t easy but I know that my weird and wonderful daughter would have loved everything about it”

Denise

“I knew from our first conversation that I’d made the right choice. Your empathy and sensitivity just shone out. Your hard work, guidance and leadership made the event.”

Ann

“Kate did an amazing job of bringing out a truly celebratory story of mum's life. She led the ceremony in a professional yet easy going manner, with good humour and the positive tone we had aimed for.”

Gavin

“Kate is kind, helpful, compassionate, understanding, organised and efficient. Without knowing my mother she spoke of her life as if she knew her, that is a gift not everyone has.”

Beverley

“You listened so carefully to what we said, so we definitely recognised Andy from your words. I loved that people were able to laugh as well as to cry”

Maggie

“Several people commented on how it was the ‘best’ funeral they’d ever been to.”

Michael

“Kate went out of her way to make the worst time of our lives a day to celebrate.”

Carly

“Kate helped us arrange a not-at-all traditional funeral. We didn’t want anything religious or formal, and she completely respected our views and helped us plan something much more fitting.”

Gemma

“You made a difficult job look so easy. All we can say is a mahoosive thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We can’t fault your kind nature and reassuring tones. Your storytelling was fabulous.”

Sarah

“It may seem strange to say so, but we really enjoyed the whole of the proceedings. We are all in agreement that we did him proud."

Dianne

“Ben would have really liked you. I’m forever grateful that you chose to support us and be such a big part of his resting.”

Hanna