Kathryn Smith Independent Celebrant

So, What is a Celebrant?

A celebrant is a person who performs ceremonies marking life’s most significant moments. They officiate funerals, memorials, weddings, vow renewals, and baby naming ceremonies. A good celebrant creates a bespoke and meaningful ceremony, giving you complete creative freedom to shape your special occasion.

As an experienced independent celebrant, Kathryn works closely with her clients to create personalised and heartfelt ceremonies tailored to every individual, couple, or family.

Kathryn can help with:

• Funerals
• Weddings
• Naming Ceremonies
• Memorial Services

Every ceremony is carefully crafted to reflect your unique story. Kathryn expertly weaves together poetry, readings, music, personal stories, and meaningful moments to create a memorable experience.

Her warm, compassionate approach immediately puts people at ease and, combined with her friendly northern accent, makes her a joy to listen to.

Funerals

Every person, regardless of age, leaves behind a story and an imprint on the lives of others.

Kathryn recognises the importance of those stories and considers it a privilege to share them with care, compassion, and sincerity. She works closely with families to create meaningful farewells centred around the life and personality of their loved one.

Her storytelling brings comfort and connection during one of life’s most difficult times, helping families celebrate a life well lived.

Funeral Ceremony Fee: £240

Weddings

Kathryn’s ideal couples are creative, fun-loving, and looking for a ceremony that truly reflects who they are. As someone with a large family herself, she understands the importance of personality, humour, traditions, and those wonderfully quirky family connections.

She collaborates closely with couples to design ceremonies that are completely personal — whether that includes custom vows, symbolic rituals, favourite readings, beloved pets, or even a surprise flash mob!

On the wedding day, Kathryn ensures everything runs smoothly, from the script to the tissues, allowing couples to relax and fully enjoy their celebration. Whether you are planning a ceremony under the stars, on a beach, in beautiful gardens, or at a unique venue, a celebrant-led wedding offers flexibility, creativity, and a truly unforgettable experience.

Signature Wedding Package

A completely personalised experience from the first meeting to the final “I do”.

This package includes:

• Initial consultation and pre-meetings to get to know you as a couple
• A fully bespoke ceremony script written specifically for you
• Your personal love story, custom vows, and special readings or rituals
• Unlimited communication and support throughout the planning process
• All travel costs included within a 50-mile radius
• Professional ceremony officiation on the day
• Coordination with photographers, musicians, and other suppliers
• Guidance on the legal marriage process and required declarations

Naming Ceremonies and Memorial Services

Kathryn also specialises in naming ceremonies and memorial services.

Whether welcoming a new life into the world or honouring the memory of a cherished loved one, she creates ceremonies filled with authenticity, warmth, and compassion.

With the rise in direct cremations, Kathryn has also delivered many heartfelt memorial services, helping families come together to celebrate life, share memories, and say goodbye in a meaningful way.

Baby Naming Ceremony Fee: £250

Memorial Service Fee: £300

Why Choose Kathryn?

Kathryn believes every ceremony should feel meaningful, personal, and completely unique. She welcomes creative ideas and encourages clients to make their ceremony truly their own — from themed celebrations and favourite songs to involving children, pets, or special family traditions.

Her calm, thoughtful, and warm nature helps clients feel comfortable throughout the planning process, ensuring every ceremony is both joyful and sincere.

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 Smith Independent Celebrant today.

Telephone: 07708 542093 or email her here.