About Catherine
Message from Catherine
A Passion for Personalised Ceremonies
CK Celebrants is a newly established business, born from my passion for helping people create meaningful ceremonies. Although new to the celebrant community, I bring years of experience and compassion to my role. Please feel to contact me for an informal chat to ensure that I am the right person to help you create your ceremony
Telephone: 07927 735670
Email: catherine@ckcelebrants.co.uk
Why I Became a Celebrant
I have worked in the NHS and healthcare sector for over 30 years and am a qualified nurse. My skills and experience align with the qualities needed to be an empathetic, compassionate, and understanding celebrant. I am also able to bring a sense of light-heartedness and warmth when crafting the perfect ceremony.
I am guided by your wishes and expectations. Together, we will create a ceremony that reflects your personal story and values. We will discuss all the meaningful elements you wish to include during our meetings, which can be held in your home or a place of your choice.
My Style
I have an open and friendly personality, bringing a wealth of life experience and professional expertise to my role as a celebrant. It is important to me that you feel comfortable and confident in choosing the right celebrant for you—someone you can trust.
For funerals, I work closely with your funeral director, crematorium, or cemetery to ensure everything runs smoothly and professionally. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and heartfelt ceremony.
I can provide guidance on how the ceremony will flow and suggest elements to include, such as eulogies, prayers, music, hymns, poetry, personal stories, and even moments of appropriate humour.
For weddings, vow renewals, baby naming ceremonies, and other lifetime celebrations, the sky is the limit! Together, we can design a ceremony filled with love, fun, elegance, and a sprinkle of your unique magic.
I completed my celebrant training with The Academy of Professional Celebrants who have a Code of Ethics which I will follow.
Professional Background
I am the owner of CK & Ltd, a Limited Company registered since 2007, offering healthcare consultancy services. After leaving the NHS in 2024, I sought a career where I could continue to utilise the skills I’ve gained over my professional life. I’ve chosen to embrace the celebrant profession, combining my love for working with people and my desire to support them during life’s most significant moments.
Experience and Skills
- Speaking at Ceremonies: I’ve delivered heartfelt speeches at funerals and weddings for family and friends.
- Funeral Organisation: I’ve supported families in organising funerals and have personally managed several myself.
- Wedding Design: I love weddings and would be delighted to help couples create their dream ceremony – as long as it’s legal, of course!
- Cultural Awareness: My international work and personal travels have given me a deep understanding of different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.
Collaborating for Seamless Ceremonies
While I work independently, I collaborate closely with trusted professionals to ensure every ceremony is seamless and personalised.
- Funerals: I partner with funeral directors, crematoriums, and burial grounds to provide compassionate support during difficult times.
- Weddings: I coordinate with wedding planners, venues, and suppliers to help couples bring their dream wedding to life.