About Kathryn
Hi, I’m Kathryn.
I create meaningful, personalised ceremonies that truly reflect your story — whether you’re celebrating love, honouring a life, or marking a special moment.
With over 10 years’ experience as a funeral director, I’ve had the privilege of supporting families through some of life’s most important milestones. During that time, I also stepped into the role of celebrant, crafting and delivering ceremonies that were personal, respectful, and deeply meaningful.
That experience shapes the way I work today.
I know how important it is to feel heard, supported, and confident that your ceremony will be handled with care. I take the time to get to know you, your story, and what matters most — so that what we create together feels genuine, heartfelt, and truly you.
Alongside this, my background in public speaking and experience as an MC mean your ceremony will be delivered with calm confidence, professionalism, and ease.
Whether it’s a wedding, memorial, naming ceremony, or vow renewal — I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Let’s create something meaningful together.
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Kind Words about Life Story Ceremonies
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I would highly recommend Kathryn for her outstanding, professional and supportive care she showed my family and I throughout the hardest time of our lives. Kathryn is highly organised - she paid high attention to every little detail that we wanted included in my husband's funeral and we cannot thank her enough. Her kindness will not be forgotten and we truly appreciate everything she did for our family.
Linda - Morrinsville
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On behalf of our family, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kathryn for the care and compassion she showed leading our Mum’s funeral service. She took the time to listen, understand our wishes, and guide us through a difficult period. Her sincerity and gentle presence helped bring comfort not only to our family but to everyone in attendance. We would highly recommend her.
Ed, Leanne and Darren
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Thank you Kathryn for the wonderful send off for Dad. We have had beautiful messages from around the world of friends and family who watched from home. You are a true professional, from start to finish, with such compassion and empathy. On behalf of us all, please accept our sincere gratitude for everything.
Sue and Family - Te Awamutu