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Modern and uplifting funerals in Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Flintshire and Anglesey.

17/02/2026

Here’s some feedback Steph left me on my Google Business page following a ceremony we worked on together in honour of Barry.

Steph imagined a funeral where people who loved Barry could come together to support one another as they celebrated his life. A ceremony that felt honest, uplifting and kind, on what was always going to be an incredibly sad day.

What was really evident from all of the conversations I had with his friends was just how quickly he touched the souls of the people he loved him, and how much of an impact he made on their lives. His friends escorted him to Bangor Crematorium in a motorbike procession, and his best friend chose music that reminded him of their early raving days.

Thanks to JP Turner & Daughters for trusting me.

| Kate Rostance is a Humanist funeral celebrant serving North Wales, creating modern ceremonies that are uplifting, warm and compassionate |

30/01/2026

JANUARY | I eased into the year with a few days away with my mum in the Canaries. We flew home on my 40th birthday, which turned out to be more eventful than expected when we landed in a headwind and snowstorm… at the wrong airport. It took 24 hours longer than planned, but we made it home in time to celebrate with family.

I assumed January would be quiet, especially as we were halfway through the month before I even turned my computer on. I was very wrong.

My first funeral ceremony of the year was for Pam on a crisp, cold day in Erw Rhun, where the resident sheep do an excellent job of keeping the lawns tidy. Then it was off to Bangor for Barry’s funeral, a first for me as he had two ceremonies, one here in North Wales for friends, and another elsewhere with family. A reminder that there’s no single right way to plan a funeral.

I also led a funeral where young grandchildren were present. It mattered to the family that they felt included and that the day felt positive overall. I’m a big advocate for children taking part in funerals when it feels right, and I hope it was an uplifting way to remember their grandad together.

My final funeral of the month was for Tony, a Royal Signals veteran. His daughter created a slideshow set to David Bowie’s Space Oddity, weaving together video clips from across his life, a really personal touch.

Huge thanks to and John Turner & Daughters for keeping me out of trouble.

On the wedding front, while many suppliers slow down in January, it’s a busy planning month for me. All of my 2026 couples now have their questionnaires, and I’ve met with Ann & Cameron to plan their Capel Curig vow renewal, and Tom & Louise to begin shaping their handfasting ceremony.

Outside of work I’ve been spending less time doomscrolling and more time crocheting, watching Yellowstone, and walking on the beach in the mornings. I also escaped to Nottingham for a weekend of friends, food, and escape rooms. My 100% success rate remains intact.

February brings more lovely funerals and lots of planning meetings, so plenty of writing ahead. And maybe it’s wishful thinking, but the days already feel like they’re beginning to stretch.

24/12/2025

As another year draws to a close, I’m taking a moment to think of the families I’ve worked with over the last 12 months - knowing that for them, Christmas will feel very different this year.

So tonight, I’m lighting a candle and raising a glass and toasting in memory of:

Adrian
Alyssia
Anita & Arron
Annette
Arwel
Barrie
Brian
Brian
Bruce
Cadi
Carol
Coral
Craig
Dave
David
Dawn
Delcia
Derek E
Derek H
Edna
Eira
Evelyn
Frances
Freda
George
Glenda
Glenys
Glynne
Graham
Grant
Ian B
Ian C
Iris
Jackie
Janet
Jane
Jason
Jean J
Jean K
Jeff
Joe
John J
John R
Jonny
Joyce E
Joyce M
Julie
Kenneth
Kerry
Kevin
Lisa
Liz
Lynda
Mairwen
Marjorie
Martin
Maurice
Mervyn
Neil
Nick
Nick H
Olwen
Patricia B
Patricia L
Patricia W
Pauline & Peter
Peter N
Peter W
Richard
Rita
Robert
Rose L
Rose T
Sandra
Sheila
Sue
Susan
Terry B
Terry H
Thomas
Tony
Tracy
Vera
& Wayne

Merry Christmas, Nandolig Llawen to all, wishing you a peaceful and restorative Christmas and New Year.

30/10/2025

There’s something incredible about supporting families who feel empowered to take control at a funeral of their loved one. It was amazing to work alongside today who supported the family to not only hand dig their grave, but to carry and lower the coffin, and the fill the grave with the support of their wider community. There was such a sense of love and support in the air that I was inspired to record a little talky reel to capture how it felt in the moment.

02/09/2025

Fiona’s husband, John, had chosen direct cremation with Pure Cremation. It was a decision she respected and upheld. But when she thought about his ashes being returned home, the home they had built together, the home that still held his presence in a thousand quiet ways, she found herself standing at a threshold she had not expected.

It was not the finality of death that unsettled her, but the lack of recognition that it had happened. There would be no moment of pause, no voices speaking his name, no collective act to acknowledge that the man she had loved was now held in her hands as ashes.

So, she reached out to me to help her create a moment that had, until then, been missing.

Together, we shaped an online gathering. A quiet, reflective space and an open invitation for the wider family to join if it felt right for them. Not everyone chose to, and that was perfectly okay with Jayne. She understood that grief is deeply personal, and there is no single way to navigate it. What mattered was that the space was there for those who needed it.

This is Fiona’s review of working with me.

To read more about John’s alternative funeral, visit the blog on my website.

20/08/2025

Death is the one thing every single one of us will face - yet it’s the thing we talk about the least.

‘s With the End in Mind is one of those books that changes how you see life, as well as death. She shares real stories of “ordinary dying,” stripping away the fear and mystery, and reminding us that these moments can be peaceful, meaningful, even full of love.

For me, it’s a book about how to live with more courage and compassion, as much as it’s about what happens at the end.

📚 Have you read it? Or do you think more of us should be having these conversations while we’re still very much alive?

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?

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