Kate Cutter Funeral Director with Picaluna

07/04/2025

🩵 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🩵

“𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 for her 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 following the loss of our beloved wife and mother. Kate was 𝘴𝘰 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 of our family’s needs at this terrible time, and ensured that our service was a 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 to a life that was taken from us too soon.

Her 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 shone through and helped us to navigate the day with 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.

Kate was our ‘𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘴’ - 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, and able to make the sun shine a bit brighter for our family.”

🤍🤍🤍 Taking the time to write a review after such a heartbreaking loss is no small thing. I’m always 𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘧𝘶𝘭 when families share their words with me - it’s incredibly meaningful and truly appreciated.

03/03/2025

What’s the Best Advice I Give to Families?

“There’s no rush.”

Grief isn’t on a schedule, and neither is planning a farewell. Whether you want time to gather family, consider your options, or create something truly unique, you don’t have to make decisions overnight.

02/03/2025

Funerals don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful.

There are many ways to create a heartfelt farewell that honours your loved one without financial strain. If you ever need guidance on budget-friendly options, I’m here to help.

28/02/2025

Small, Simple, Meaningful 🍂

Not all funerals need to be big. Some of the most touching goodbyes I’ve led have been in family homes, by the river, or under a favourite old tree.

Intimate gatherings can be just as powerful as traditional services.

20/02/2025

What Does a Funeral Celebrant Do?

As a funeral celebrant, my role is to listen, guide, and honour. I take your stories, memories, and wishes, and craft a ceremony that reflects the person you’re saying goodbye to.

It’s about more than words—it’s about creating a space for love, grief, and remembrance.

19/02/2025

There’s no ‘right way’ to say goodbye.

Some people want a formal funeral. Others prefer a casual backyard gathering with a drink in hand. Some don’t want a service at all.

The most important thing? That it feels right for you.

My role as a celebrant is to help guide you through the options and create something meaningful—whatever that looks like for your family.

18/02/2025

The Power of a Personal Goodbye

Every life deserves to be honoured in a way that feels right. Whether it’s a simple gathering, a heartfelt tribute, or a celebration full of stories and laughter, I’m here to help create a farewell that truly reflects the person you love.

29/10/2024

🌿 Celebrant, Director, or Funeral Home? 🌿

Navigating the world of funerals can be overwhelming. 🤔 Understanding the roles of a funeral celebrant, funeral director, and funeral home can make all the difference in creating a meaningful farewell for your loved one.

As a funeral celebrant, I design and lead personalized ceremonies that reflect the life and values of the deceased. 💖 As a funeral director, I handle all the logistics, ensuring every detail is taken care of. With the support of I provide access to a network of professional suppliers, allowing us to create a unique experience—whether at a local venue, a park, or even at home.

I’m here to support you through every step, offering a holistic approach that ensures your farewell is as unique as your loved one. 🌼✨

Check out my latest blog post on the website to see how I can help.

17/10/2024

Leading a loved one on their final journey through a guard of honour is a powerful tribute, reminding us of the impact they had on those around them.

It’s moments like these that make my role as a funeral director so meaningful—helping families create lasting, heartfelt memories. 🌿

17/10/2024

It’s an incredible honour to help families say goodbye in a way that truly reflects their loved one’s life.

Hearing how much it meant to them is why I do what I do.

Thank you to the beautiful Johns family for trusting me during such a difficult time. ❤

23/12/2023

Beautiful advice from a fellow Picaluna Funeral Director 🩵

Have a 'wellbeing' plan for your grief this holiday/festive/family season. Sending all tender hearts much love and care ### Sarah Tolmie - Community Funeral Director and EndofLife Services