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Katy Wood Celebrant At all stages in life, people are at the centre. A wedding, a funeral, a naming ceremony, or other - it's all about the person. It is, quite simply, their day.
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I'm a fully qualified Funeral & Family Celebrant and every ceremony I write & deliver is bespoke and personal. Welcome to my page and thank you for finding me. I became a fully qualified Funeral and Family Celebrant in 2019, training with the UK Society of Celebrants to write and deliver bespoke funerals for families across Hull and the East Riding. I also lead wedding, naming and other unique cer

emonies. Let me tell you a little bit about myself, to help you decide whether you might want me to be part of your ceremony. I'm a former journalist and I also work as a PR Consultant. I was drawn to becoming a Celebrant as I am very much a 'people person' with an enormous amount of empathy and a genuine wish to help and support people, whether it is through one of the hardest times of their lives, or the happiest. In my previous career in journalism, I met many families going through extraordinary milestones and events in their lives, and this has equipped me with the experience and skills to help, whether it's preparing to say goodbye to a loved one, joining two lives together in a wedding ceremony, or welcoming a new addition to the family with a beautiful, bespoke naming day. My ceremonies aim to truly capture and reflect the people at the centre of them. FUNERALS:
I spend time with loved ones, getting to know the person they loved, so I can truly describe their personality, achievements, their loves in life, who they were and what they meant to their friends and family. I discuss the ceremony with you in advance, ensuring every detail is accurate and nothing is missed. When restrictions allow, I sit with you in your home and take time to listen to your stories and memories. I will help you with anything you need regarding the ceremony, whether that's choosing the right photographs for the Order of Service, selecting the music, or offering advice on readings if you need it. Every detail will be carefully considered. Many of the families I work with prefer the very personal nature of a Celebrant-led ceremony, as their loved one is the sole focus. WEDDINGS:
It is a great honour to conduct a wedding ceremony and tell the story of two people who love each other dearly. I was also married recently and know how important it is to reflect you as a couple, your love and what you mean to one another. My bespoke approach, which can include various meaningful elements, will ensure it is a true celebration of your lives joining together. It will be deeply personal and will be your day, your way. NAMING CEREMONIES:
A naming ceremony is a completely unique celebration of your child. It's their special day to share and celebrate with those closest to them. These ceremonies ensure your child is the star of the show and, with your input, we will make it a magical day for everyone involved to remember forever. Your naming ceremony can include a range of elements and you can get involved too. The aim is to make it personal, fun and unforgettable.

Wise words from Cruse Bereavement Support.Grief can be different for everyone 💛
18/07/2025

Wise words from Cruse Bereavement Support.

Grief can be different for everyone 💛

Grief doesn't look like one thing- it's complex and all our experiences will be different.

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

04/07/2025

Six years ago today I qualified as a celebrant 💛

It’s an amazing job and an honour to support families and couples who put their trust in you at the most difficult and happiest times of their lives.

Thank you to my wonderful tutor and friend, Ellie, for the excellent training to enable this to happen x

Here’s the link for anyone who would like to create a virtual remembrance candle for Father’s Day 💙Lovely gesture from L...
03/06/2025

Here’s the link for anyone who would like to create a virtual remembrance candle for Father’s Day 💙

Lovely gesture from Lewis Northen Funeral Directors Beverley.

Remember your loved ones this Father’s Day. From the 2nd until the 16th of June, we’ll be posting remembrance candles as a special token to those who can’t be with us this Father’s Day.
If you would like to create a virtual candle, please click the link below where you can choose a design and write a short message to a loved one.
Your candles will be posted to our page throughout the period.

https://gbnf.online/323026

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28/05/2025

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We know how important it is to remember the special people in our lives who are no longer with us.
That’s why we’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to create virtual remembrance candles with our Light a Candle campaign for Father’s Day.
We’ll post the memorials on our page between the 2nd and the 16th of June for you to see and share.
There is no cost for you or your family to get involved. Look out for updates...

So kind 🧡Unexpected feedback from this beautiful family. Thank you all.You absolutely did Clive proud 💙 Thank you for tr...
10/05/2025

So kind 🧡

Unexpected feedback from this beautiful family. Thank you all.

You absolutely did Clive proud 💙 Thank you for trusting me xx

Haltemprice gardens looking beautiful in the sunshine today 💛
09/05/2025

Haltemprice gardens looking beautiful in the sunshine today 💛

This is beyond outrageous! Disgusting, in fact.Thank you, Emma Hardy MP, for taking this up.
08/05/2025

This is beyond outrageous! Disgusting, in fact.

Thank you, Emma Hardy MP, for taking this up.

Update: Thank you to all the residents who contacted me about this, I’m pleased that the council have confirmed that they will not be charging families.

I should also highlight that the consultation which asked about charging families was joint with East Riding Council too but I had been contacted by Hull residents which is why I contacted Hull City Council.

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I was extremely disappointed to hear that Hull City Council have proposed to charge relatives of the victims of Legacy Funeral Directors for a plaque with their relatives name on it. Given the significant funding the council has received from government to support those affected, I would have hoped they wouldn’t put this financial burden on those who have already suffered enough. I wrote to the council at the start of April to ask them to reconsider this decision but haven’t yet received a response.

A crematorium open day has been organised by the team at Lelley Fields. They’re offering a unique chance to join guided ...
03/05/2025

A crematorium open day has been organised by the team at Lelley Fields.

They’re offering a unique chance to join guided tours, meet local funeral directors, celebrants and other industry professionals, learn more about the bereavement journey through talks, and enjoy some complimentary refreshments.

Everyone is welcome on Saturday 19th July, from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

For more information email lelleyfields@eastriding.gov.uk, call the team on 01482 392910 and see the attached poster.

A Midsummer Memorial will be held at Lelley Fields Crematorium on Thursday 26th June at 6.30pm.  This will be a chance f...
01/05/2025

A Midsummer Memorial will be held at Lelley Fields Crematorium on Thursday 26th June at 6.30pm.

This will be a chance for people to remember and pay their respects to lost loved ones and friends, including placing names or messages on memorial trees in Oak Hall.

Further details are on the attached poster.

Places are limited and must be booked in advance.

Please email lelleyfields@eastriding.gov.uk or call 01482 392910 for more information or to book your place.

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Jim, Emily and Bethany.I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your trust an...
17/04/2025

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Jim, Emily and Bethany.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for your trust and allowing me to support you at such a heartbreaking time.

Love to you all 💛

Helping and supporting others at the most difficult time in their lives is a true honour. Thank you, Kathryn and Andrea,...
15/04/2025

Helping and supporting others at the most difficult time in their lives is a true honour.

Thank you, Kathryn and Andrea, for such kind words and for trusting me with everything in memory of Barry.

Rest in peace, Barry, and thank you for the memories over many years 💙 xx

Thanks to Becky Hemsley Poetry for sharing this beautifully worded poem 💛We talk about grief a lot and this may help som...
25/09/2024

Thanks to Becky Hemsley Poetry for sharing this beautifully worded poem 💛

We talk about grief a lot and this may help some of you 💜

Grief is one of the biggest mountains you’ll ever have to climb.

Not least, because it’s one that you absolutely won’t want to.

And people may talk of ‘getting over it’.
But the truth is,
I don’t think we ever do.

And that’s not to say that we don’t end up on the other side of the mountain. I’m not saying that we’re stuck in one place forever.

But, rather than getting over it…

Perhaps we find a cave we can walk through which brings us out on the other side. It may be dark and dim and difficult, but we make it through into the light.

Perhaps we find a path around the mountain that leads to the other side. It may take a long time and it might be unsteady and precarious, but we make it round.

Or perhaps we just slowly edge our way past. A little up, a little through, a little round. Step by step.

No, I don’t think we get over it. It is too big, too overwhelming.
Too insurmountable.

So instead we get through it.
Round it.

Or quite possibly,

we just get by.

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Becky Hemsley 2022
Beautiful artwork by Elisabeth on Earth

Mountain Climbing is from the book 'When I Am Gone'
https://a.co/d/iTbpJ7E

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