Photograph: Lynn Robinson Photography

I always feel it to be such a privilege to be invited by families to assist them in planning a funeral or memorial ceremony for a loved one and  I am overwhelmed by the trust they have in me to ensure that ceremony  is one that truly reflects  and captures the  essence of the person  that is being remembered. I take pride in the care that I take and have been delighted to receive such lovely feed back, a selection of which is below.

“The Celebrant(Kathryn) was sensitive, and thorough in her interview to get a feeling for my late mother, was quick to write a draft of the eulogy and responsive to feedback.  She did an excellent job.”

December 2024

 “Kathryn did a wonderful service as the deceased would have been extremely satisfied with.        Everyone who commented said they liked the whole ceremony.”

March 2024

“Kathryn was a friend to my late husband and myself and this meant the ceremony had not only the personal touch but also the right touch which is what we wanted”

January 2024

“Kathryn developed a funeral and celebration of life presentations that that were just right. She had a gentle manner interviewing those directly involved and that encouraged people to relax and express what they felt. Feedback from attendees was very positive. We were very glad that Kathryn could use her skills to say farewell to my wife.”

October 2023

” Kathryn was an excellent celebrant, sensitive at all times, welcoming and supportive”

July 2023

“Kathryn was amazing from start to finish. I would definitely recommend her and I would ask for her to perform a service for us again. Everyone at the service had nothing but good things to say”

July 2023

 

“Lovely service held by a lovely lady”  July 2023

“Kathryn was everything and more of what we had hoped she would be. Warm, empathetic, understanding, hard-working and very professional. She enabled our day for (my partner) to be the perfect celebration of her life. We are so grateful”.  April 2023

“Attendees comments included that whilst it was sad, the ceremony was uplifting – a wonderful tribute to my partner” November 2022

“Kathryn was absolutely excellent. Her preparation was excellent, she took the hard work away from us.  She spent two and a half hours taking notes about our father and her draft captured him perfectly, it was as if Dad was her personal friend,  She made the service very personable and answered questions before the service and  offered to talk to younger ones who were at their first funeral service.  Thanks to Kathryn we feel that we gave Dad the great send off he deserved”  October 2022

“Kathryn was diligent and attentive throughout. She guided us through the whole process very sympathetically at a most difficult time” November 2021

“Our celebrant Kathryn Calvert was caring and helpful.  All the guests at my husband’s funeral were so impressed by her and the service she created” June 2021

“Kathryn took great care and effort getting to know about xxxxx and her life, and what a beautiful eulogy which felt special and unique to her.  Many thanks.” August 2020

“A beautiful ceremony at a very difficult time, (Covid)” June 2020

“Kathryn did a fantastic service for Mum, even under Covid’s difficult circumstances.” June 2020

“Kathryn was friendly, empathetic, supportive, understanding and professional at all times” April 2020

“Kath worked with us to deliver a personalised service including all family members and delivered it superbly leaving all feeling uplifted by a celebration of life.” February 2020

“Kathryn delivered the ceremony in exactly the way we wished. Many of the family fiends who had never attended this type of service expressed how lovely and fitting it was. December 2019

“Kathryn delivered an excellent eulogy.  She discussed everything with the family and then allowed me to edit her document. This ensured all facts were correct.”  October 2019