Catherine Walsh Funeral Celebrant

Catherine Walsh Funeral Celebrant I am a member of the Fellowship of Professional Celebrants the largest organisation of independent celebrants in the UK and Europe and I am fully insured.

After 24 years as a Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, a natural progression for a career change has guided me into the industry of Bespoke Funeral Celebrancy. As a Funeral Celebrant, also known as Officiant I will lead your Funeral service to honour and celebrate the life of your loved ones. I will work alongside your Funeral Director lessening some of the stress associated with the planning of a funeral. I will create a unique and bespoke service that reflects your families wishes and the life of the deceased. I can offer a variety of services including, non-religious, spiritual or a combination of the two. Should readings, hymns, poems or Prayers be required I can include this also. A home visit to your home or meeting in my office which is attached to my home and welcoming will be arranged to collate details of your Loved one and family members, significant memories, funny stories, achievements etc. This will be sensitively gathered and an authentic and accurate Eulogy will be created. Should family members or individuals wish to speak I will support this contribution offering guidance and include this in the ceremony. Given my background in Therapy over twenty-four years I have vast experience in working with Grief and Loss, I will provide a supportive and safe space offering empathy, compassion, sincerity, good communication, creativity, organization, a positive mindset, writing and story telling skills, public speaking, collating the Order of service and general knowledge of prayers, hymns, popular music and open to all beliefs. Ensuring the service works seamlessly and on time. I have an understanding of your emotional journey, I will remain grounded and calm holding your space when in your world you feel the most indescribable nature of loss, an amputation of a part of yourself, or an absence that weighs on you like a heavy cloak. Grief necessitates learning to live in a world with the absence of someone you love deeply, who is ingrained in your understanding of the world. You are navigating through two worlds at the same time, despite the fact your loved one has been stolen from you, something that makes no sense and is both confusing and upsetting. I am reliable and self motivated, I have had much loss in my life and feel this offers a profound understanding of loss and the grieving process. I have strong established relations with funeral directors and staff at crematoriums in the North West. Please do not hesitate to get in touch and ask any questions not covered here or on my website:

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12/11/2025

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💛 Tomorrow is World Kindness Day 💛
A day to celebrate the power of compassion and connection.

To mark this special occasion, we’re giving you the chance to Double Your Dedication.

🧸 When you donate a bear through our Donate a Bear for Christmas campaign on 13.11.2025, from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm only, your donation will be matched up to 10 bears. So if you donate one bear, two will be dedicated in memory of your baby.

Your kindness will help another family feel less alone.

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I'm just preparing a service tomorrow for a lady who was one of 13 children born in 1931, she was a lady who strived all...
11/11/2025

I'm just preparing a service tomorrow for a lady who was one of 13 children born in 1931, she was a lady who strived all her life to better herself and indeed achieved this, she was described as selfless and indomitable: Perfect words to describe her 🙏 She would not subdue to defeat no matter what life threw at her. She walked through many storms yet chose to move forward with an open heart ❤️ an unwavering inner strength. She studied GCSE's well into her late 50's and was still learning in her 60's. She chose her own 🎵 for the service. I am in awe every day to be part of the final journey of some of the finest people that have walked this earth 🙏 What an incredible lady. RIP Beautiful 🙏❤️ ... Family have requested Aqua colour shoes and no black attire... I will oblige with pleasure... Namaste 🩵

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06/11/2025

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Our annual Light for a Life service on Sunday 30 November is a firm favourite in our supporters’ calendars, and it offers the perfect opportunity to come together and remember those you love at Christmas time.

Enjoy readings, Christmas music, brass band music from 4pm on the afternoon, and there will be the chance to make your Light for a Life dedication if you haven’t already done so.

Light for a Life dedications can be made from October 2025 to 6th January 2026.

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05/11/2025

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November marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re taking a moment to remind ourselves that Men Grieve Too.

According to research, 80% of men say they feel alone in their grief.

Grief isn't a weakness. It’s love trying to find somewhere to go. This month, we want to spread a clear message that men do not need to grieve alone. We encourage open conversations about loss, love, and the courage it takes to talk about how we feel. Whether it’s a friend, family, or a charity, talking about grief can ease the weight a little.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

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Change of shoes for this afternoon's service: Family asked for duck egg blue as it was mum's favourite colour, I try my ...
04/11/2025

Change of shoes for this afternoon's service: Family asked for duck egg blue as it was mum's favourite colour, I try my best. They loved the shoes ❤️ A final farewell for a 79 year old courageous & strong lady 🙏 RIP Angel 😇 Her favourite song by the carpenters ❤️

When a loved ones family ask if you have pink or green shoes for the service. I didn't but I do now ❤️ always happy to p...
01/11/2025

When a loved ones family ask if you have pink or green shoes for the service. I didn't but I do now ❤️ always happy to please. These beauties arrived today and would be rude not to get the matching bag.. oh my days 😱😱 I'll need to move house soon as my collection is expanding 😂😂

Lovely Autumnal Morning again here at Howe bridge Crematorium. Today's splash of colour is Red for a Darling Gentleman w...
31/10/2025

Lovely Autumnal Morning again here at Howe bridge Crematorium. Today's splash of colour is Red for a Darling Gentleman who was just shy of 80 years old, who supported Man U along with an Adorable and Feisty lady of 73 years who loved Red Roses 🌹 What a privilege to share the final journey of these incredible individuals and their families. Thanks go to my team too from the crematorium and funeral directors, to everyone behind the scenes along with those public facing. You all do a tremendous job 🙏❤️ thank you.

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