Kate Rostance Funeral Celebrant

Home
United Kingdom
Conwy
Kate Rostance Funeral Celebrant

I'm an experienced and accredited funeral celebrant in North Wales. My style is personal, compassionate and uplifting.

05/08/2025

My approach to funerals has never been about hitting ceremony number targets.

I cap the number of ceremonies I lead at 12 per month – quite deliberately. That breathing space lets me give each family my full focus. It means I have the time to get to know the person we’re honouring through the people who loved them.

It also means I can write with care and creativity, make as many changes as needed, and prepare everything with time to spare, which means nothing gets overloked.

But most importantly, it means I can show up with emotional intelligence and integrity, because I’ve had time to recharge. Long dog walks, cold water swims, being in nature or with the people I love – all of that helps me stay grounded so I can give grieving families the best of me.

Feedback like Clare’s tells me I’m on the right track. If a family feels I’ve captured the essence of who someone was, then that’s the greatest job satisfaction I could ask for.

23/06/2025

I was really touched to find a beautiful handwritten card waiting for me on the lectern at Colwyn Bay Crematorium this morning from a family I’d led a celebrant ceremony for with back in May. I’m very grateful to S, L & S for their kind words.

03/06/2025

I’m a proud ally to the LGBTQ+ community - in pride month, and the other eleven months of the year too.

Inclusivity is really important to my work as a celebrant. I work hard to make sure the people who work with me feel safe and seen with me.

I do that through using inclusive language, by not making assumptions about someone’s identity, sexuality or gender, in seeking out CPD and training to strengthen my allyship, and in little ways that I hope signal to people within the LGBTQ+ community that this is a space that they are welcome in.

The badges on the bag I take to family meeting are one of those little ways.

I’m not perfect, and I’m always learning, but my allyship is an important part of who I am as a person and the energy I want to put into the world.

13/05/2025

The sun definitely shone today for our celebration of life at Llanrhos Lawn Cemetery for Delcia, followed by a packed crematorium at Colwyn Bay for Arry.

I won’t forget the sound of hundreds of rugby players and fans belting out Calon Lân any time soon.

Two wonderful families, two very different ceremonies and *always* a privilege to be trusted on such an important day.

I’m also celebrating four years today since my very first ceremony. Andy & Phil at A C Lambert & Son Funeral Directors suggested cake to celebrate my celebrant birthday. I couldn’t find any cake, but the sheer volume of jam and cream on this scone definitely made up for it!

01/05/2025

Hello, it’s me. Relentlessly guilty of ignoring marketing and the socials and concentrating on scripts and families and funerals. But I thought I would break my instagram silence for a moment to blow a tiny trumpet when I realised I’ve got 50 5* reviews on Google.

I totally get it, not everyone is going to want to write a bloody review after they’ve suffered a bereavement, but for the fifty people that have taken the time to support my celebrant business, I am very grateful that they have. Leaving a review for a small business helps them appear higher up the results pages of Google, so more people can find them.

That means for the families that seek out their own choice of celebrant, I have more chance of appearing.

For funeral directors who I haven’t worked with before, it gives confidence that I am going to work hard for the family I’m supporting and uphold the reputation they’ve worked so hard to build.

So here’s a few snippets from some of those reviews. You can read the whole lot by Googling “Kate Rostance Celebrant”.

And, if you’re someone I’ve worked with to deliver a funeral ceremony, a funeral director or someone who has been to one of my funerals and would like to add your words of feedback, you’d be very welcome indeed.

21/03/2025

Sandra’s family wanted to celebrate her for everything that made her unique, which meant a lot of laughter amongst the tears at Bangor this afternoon. One of Sandra’s big loves was shopping, and it’s fair to say she bought more clothes, bags and sunglasses than one woman strictly should. Everyone was invited to take a pair of sunnies with them to remember a very special lady…whaddya think?

05/03/2025

Sunshine and blue skies at Denbighshire Memorial Park & Crematorium today for Freda.

Love the beautiful new memory tree too!

24/02/2025

Honouring a life well lived. 💛

It means everything to me to create ceremonies that truly reflect the person at the heart of them. Hearing how much that means to families makes it all worthwhile.

Thank you for your kind words, Elaine ✨

21/02/2025

M’s funeral was bold, bright, and full of life—just like she was.

It was a day of singing, dancing, laughter, and love, but also of deep sadness.

Among the joy, there were tears.

Among the music, moments of quiet reflection.

A farewell that held the full depth of love and loss, honouring the vibrant spirit she brought to the world.

There is no single way to say goodbye. A funeral can honour tradition or break from it entirely—what matters is that it feels right.

Her family chose a send-off as unique as she was, celebrating her in a way that felt true, joyful, and full of meaning.

📸 Photo shared with the family’s permission.

🌿 Funeral directed by
🌈 Coffin by
💐 Flowers from

19/02/2025

Here’s my take on the SunLife Cost of Dying report, and how it impacts the way I support families in planning meaningful and personal goodbyes…

17/02/2025

On Friday, we said farewell to Kevin. Bangor crematorium was packed with family, friends and bikers that had travelled from far and wide to pay their respects. With Kev’s family, I wrote a funeral ceremony that was filled with love and laughter, as we remembered everything that made Kev one of a kind. It was a pleasure to be involved.

14/02/2025

Some people choose a direct cremation, a simple, no-fuss farewell. But while direct cremations remove the formalities of a funeral, they don’t take away the human need to grieve, to acknowledge, to honour.

When Jayne’s husband, John, passed away, his ashes were due to return home without ceremony. She honoured his wishes for a direct cremation, but she also felt the quiet pull of something missing. So, together, we created a moment - a simple, heartfelt online gathering- to take place on the very day his ashes came home. A way to pause, to reflect, and to recognise the transition.

Grief doesn’t follow a rulebook, and neither should our goodbyes. Whether it’s a quiet reflection, a gathering in the pub, or a firework-lit celebration, what matters is that it means something.

Read Jayne’s story and explore how we can shape new rituals for remembrance.

Full blog at the link in bio, or add a comment with the word “blog” and get the direct link in your DMs.

Address

Conwy

Telephone

+447793678581

Website

http://www.katethecelebrant.com/aboutfunerals

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Kate Rostance Funeral Celebrant posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Kate Rostance Funeral Celebrant: