HEARTFELT THANKS

Testimonials

Every ceremony I create is as unique as the loved ones I work with. Here, you’ll find heartfelt words from those who trusted me to honor their people. These testimonials reflect the care, connection, and compassion that shape each ceremony—stories of comfort, gratitude, and memorable moments. It’s my privilege to bring warmth and meaning to these moments, and I’m grateful to those who’ve shared their experiences here.

Lesley's Words

Kate is a dream to create with.
She listens deeply. She has great patience and understanding. She is so grounded and reassuring.
She is so tuned in from the very beginning, with full intention to honour the life of the person who meant so much to you.
She brings real heart to the role that she plays in bringing it all into being and then delivers it with class, warmth and skill.
Kate is just lovely and I’m so happy that I was able to collaborate with her on this most significant of days.

Written messages on a cardboard coffin, photo by Good Funeral Guide on Unsplash
A rainbow wicker coffin from a funeral by Tom Owen & Sons and Kate Rostance funeral celebrant

Clare's Words

My family and I cannot thank Kate enough.

She helped to really capture the essence of who our mum was. It was a celebration of her life from start to finish - just truly outstanding.

Everyone said how moving and beautiful it was. Thank you Kate.  

Thea's Words

You did the most AMAZING job and I don’t know how you do it. What a special gift. You were the best woman for the job and Dad would have loved you.

So many people said how special the service was and how ‘dad’ it was. You got it SO right

A commemorative beer created in honour of Dr Paul Bonham
A close up of a spray of flowers on a coffin with mourners sat in pews in the background. Photo by Good Funeral Guide on Unsplash.

Liz's Words

I cannot express just how much your ceremony meant to us.

It was perfect, really capturing the essence of Adam as if you really knew him.

Thank you Kate from the bottom of my heart for making what was a tragic heartbreaking occasion into something so special.

Harjot & Parminder's Words

For an occasion where there are never the right words, Kate somehow managed to find them. She captured the true essence of our dad, and got the balance between a professional yet personal service absolutely spot on.

Kate's ability to blend our Sikh beliefs with stories about Dad's life was heartwarming. If you are thinking about whether you need Kate, I can honestly say it was the best decision we made, and we can't thank her enough.

Thank you gifts of flowers, gin and card from a grateful family
A close up of a Manchester United badge on clothing, courtesy of Javid Naderi on Unsplash.

Rachel's Words

If I had to give Kate a rating out of 10 it would be 15. She went above and beyond, I could not have asked for more.

She works quickly, thoroughly and offers support from beginning to end.

Her speaking skills are second to none and she goes the extra mile at every stage, I would definitely recommend.

Clare's Words

Kate gleaned the absolute essence of Dad so quickly and accurately and her ceremony was perfect and always utterly professional.

Kate added so much we didn't even know we wanted!

Kate's tone, content and delivery were impeccable. I can't recommend Kate highly enough.

A beautiful ceremony room in Chateau Rhianfa, Menia Bridge on a sunny summer's day
Flowers from a grateful family to thank Kate Rostance for a wonderful funeral ceremony.

Denise's Words

Kate did a sterling job – from the first phone call right through to delivering the eulogy, she got the words, memories and tone of the ceremony absolutely perfect.

Saying goodbye wasn’t easy but I know that my weird and wonderful daughter would have loved everything about it

Ann's Words

I knew from our first conversation that I’d made the right choice. Your empathy and sensitivity just shone out.

Your hard work, guidance and leadership made the event, and allowed me to make my last contribution to my Dad’s life, one that told his story in a sensitive and loving way.

A collection of insects and photographs of rare orchids
Sunflower bouquet from a grateful family to thank Kate Rostance for a wonderful funeral ceremony.

Kirstie's Words

I wanted to express how delighted we were that today’s service went so smoothly.

Thank you so much for helping us through it. Mum would have loved it. You were so helpful and made it easy for us.

We’re going to sleep soundly knowing we gave Mum a good send-off, and that she would have been proud of us.

Gavin's Words

Kate was the celebrant for my mum’s funeral. She did an amazing job of bringing out a truly celebratory story of her life through a conversation with my brother, father and me. She led the ceremony in a professional yet easy going manner, with good humour and the positive tone we had aimed for.

Beverley's Words

Kate has been absolutely wonderful from the first contact, right through to the end of my mother's funeral which was beautiful. Kate is kind, helpful, compassionate, understanding, organised and efficient. Without knowing my mother she spoke of her life as if she knew her, that is a gift not everyone has.

I cannot praise, recommend or thank Kate enough for all that she has done to help us at this saddest of times.

Andy's Words

Kate was truly excellent in helping us navigate the difficult period following my dad’s passing and helped us craft a fitting remembrance to truly celebrate his life. I would have no hesitation in offering my recommendation. Thank you.

Maggie's Words

We want to say a huge thank you to Kate, from all of us for putting together and delivering such a lovely celebration of Andy's life on Friday. You listened so carefully to what we said so we definitely recognised Andy from your words. I loved that people were able to laugh as well as to cry.

Michael's Words

Kate was hugely professional, empathetic and clearly worked very hard behind the scenes to capture everything about the character of my father, despite the fact that she’d never met him.

She really brought his personality to life during the service. The eulogy was extremely well written and delivered in a very sensitive, thoughtful and poignant way. Several people commented on how it was the ‘best’ funeral they’d ever been to.

Carly's Words

What a lovely, professional lady Kate is. Nothing was too much trouble and she went out of her way to make the worst time of our lives a day to celebrate. Thankyou so so much.

Daniel's Words

Kate captured our mums spirit. The service was simply beautiful. Thank you for everything, Kate.

Jessica's Words

Kate was absolutely amazing. She covered every detail of my Nan’s life and made it feel like Kate had known her, her whole life. Would highly recommend Kate, and I can’t thank her enough for everything she did for me and my family.

Oliver's Words

Kate was the celebrant at our Father's funeral - or better described the celebration of his life. She performed an excellent job, worked tirelessly and was very approachable. I can highly recommend her for anybody who would like to host a humanist or non-religious ceremony.

Gemma's Words

Kate helped us arrange a not-at-all traditional funeral. We didn’t want anything religious or formal, and she completely respected our views and helped us plan something much more fitting.

Sarah's Words

You made a difficult job look SO easy. We had no idea where to start, what the middle would include or what to end with.

All we can say is a mahoosive THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. We can’t fault your kind nature and reassuring tones. Your storytelling was fabulous.

Dianne's Words

It may seem strange to say so, but we really enjoyed the whole of the proceedings.  Yes, there was emotion, before and during the service, but we are all in agreement that we did him proud.  The service was magnificent and many, many people commented on it.  So huge thanks to you.

Dave's Words

Kate was incredibly kind, compassionate, and patient with our family as we began to process our grief and plan the funeral of a family member. She worked with us to ensure the perfect send-off, and went above and beyond to support us on the day. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.

Hanna's Words

Thank you so much for your beautiful delivery of today’s ceremony, and for making us feel so at ease and comfortable on what was probably the hardest day of our lives. Ben would have really liked you. I’m forever grateful that you chose to support us and be such a big part of Ben's resting.

Alec's Words

Kate put together a wonderful tribute and helped in the grieving process through a sentively and thoughtful interview process.

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