

A celebrant is a person who performs ceremonies marking life’s significant moments. They officiate funerals, memorials, weddings, vow renewals, and baby naming ceremonies.
A good celebrant creates a bespoke, meaningful ceremony, allowing you
complete creative freedom to shape their day.
As an experienced Celebrant, Kathryn works closely with her clients to create personalised and heartfelt ceremonies and can help with:
Kathryn ensures that each service reflects the unique story of the individual or couple. She expertly weaves together elements like poetry, readings, stories, and music to craft a memorable experience.
Kathryn’s warm and compassionate approach makes people feel at ease, this, combined with her northern accent, makes her a joy to listen to.
Every person, regardless of age, leaves behind a story and an imprint.
Kathryn recognises the impact of these stories and considers it an honour to share them with heart and compassion.
She helps families celebrate their loved ones’ lives by creating meaningful farewells that are centred around your loved ones. Her story telling offers comfort and solace at the hardest time of life.
Kathryn’s ideal couples are creative, fun-loving, and perhaps even dog owners. With a large family herself, she appreciates the importance of quirky family connections. Kathryn collaborates with couples to design ceremonies that truly reflect their personalities and values.
On the wedding day, she ensures everything runs smoothly, from script to tissues, so the couple can relax and enjoy their celebration. So whether it’s under the stars, on a beach, or in beautiful gardens, a celebrant ensures a personalised and flexible experience for couples.
Kathryn also specialises in naming ceremonies and memorial services.
Whether welcoming a new life or honouring a cherished family member, she crafts ceremonies that resonate with authenticity and compassion.
With the rise in direct cremation, Kathryn has delivered memorial services to celebrate the lives of loved ones – she recognises the healing journey of saying farewell.
Why Choose Kathryn?
Kathryn believes that every ceremony should feel meaningful and unique. She welcomes creative ideas, from readings and songs to flash mobs, themed services, and even getting your pets involved!
Kathryn’s calm, thoughtful, and warm demeanour puts clients at ease. She tailors each ceremony to the individual or couple’s vision, creating a joyful and sincere celebration.
Kathryn is a member of the Association of Independent Celebrants and holds a Funeral Celebrants Diploma.
Contact Kathryn Smith Independent Celebrant
To discuss the service you are looking to arrange, contact Kathryn on 07708 542093 or email her here.
I can't thank Kathryn enough for the service she compassionately led for my lovely dad. On her first visit she listened to our stories about my dad, the kind of …
My wife died suddenly and the funeral was arranged by the COOP for mid-October. We asked if they could recommend a celebrant and they suggested Kathryn. My son arranged a …
Katherine is a wonderful kind, caring person. She made the day of my daughters funeral so much easier with the kind and loving words she said. From the moment we …
My family and I met Katherine when the Cooperative Funeral people put her in touch with us. Our mum had sadly passed away and Katherine came to meet us at …
Kathryn is a lovely lady, and a wonderful celebrant, she conducted my aunties funeral today, she helped us pick a poem and a piece of music, she came and we …
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