North East Celebrant for Weddings, Funerals and Naming Ceremonies
Hello and welcome!
I’m Kate Mukungu, an independent celebrant serving families and couples across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, Co. Durham and beyond. I’m here for people who want beautiful, inclusive ceremonies.
My superpower is my ability to put you at ease so we can create a meaningful ceremony full of togetherness. People choose me for my warmth, humour, sense of calm and commitment to making ceremonies reflect the people being celebrated. You can book me for ceremonies in:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Gateshead
South Tyneside
North Tyneside
Sunderland
Northumberland
Co. Durham
Teesside
I create ceremonies for people who want to do things their way, whether for a funeral in Newcastle, a wedding in Northumberland, or a naming ceremony in Sunderland. If you are seeking a celebrant who values your ceremony choices, you are in the right place.
“Her guidance was supportive and gentle when we needed it.. and helped us make the service exactly how we wanted it to be. I’m very grateful to her. ”
“Kate made us feel so comfortable and reassured throughout the whole process. She brought a feeling of balance, calm and support”
Celebrant Services At a Glance - Click the Images Below
Funerals and Memorials
Weddings and Vow Renewals
Naming Ceremonies
Community Ceremonies
Five Reasons to Choose Kate Mukungu as Your Celebrant Across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Co. Durham
There are many celebrants out there but if you want a ceremony that feels truly yours, celebrates togetherness, and reflects your values, here are five reasons people choose me in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Sunderland and beyond.
1. Truly Personal and Inclusive Ceremonies, Tailored to You
I listen deeply to you so that your ceremony reflects what matters most; not a template, but you. Reviews of my ceremonies are invariably positive, and describe my celebrant style is warm, inclusive, calm and engaging. Clients highlight how I supportive I am in the build up to and during the ceremony. If you want a ceremony with a warm atmosphere, where people feel valued, then please get in touch.
2. A Celebrant of the Highest Professional Quality You Can Trust
Your ceremony deserves to be handled with care from planning to delivery. I am:
fully trained, qualified and insured as a professional celebrant
experienced and serious about ceremony safety and organisation
trusted by families and couples for engaging, meaningful ceremonies with touches of humour in the right places
This means you can feel confident you’re in safe hands.
3. Supporting You in Every Ceremony Type
The essence of being a community celebrant is sharing special moments with people at all stages of life. From welcoming naming ceremonies, to joyous weddings and heart-felt funerals, I support people and families during all key milestones.
I hold space for laughter, tears, gratitude and celebration, whatever your ceremony needs. My goal is always the same; that every people at the heart of ceremonies feel seen, heard and honoured.
4. Independent Celebrant Choice Where You are In Control
I work in ways that maximise your choice and control.
Unlike funeral celebrants in Tyne and Wear that mainly work through funeral directors, I focus on being directly accessible to families and clients.
Rather than having one referred to you, you have the right to choose and book your own funeral celebrant. You can have peace of mind knowing that:
your ceremony will reflect your values, not someone else’s process
you can work directly with me at every step
the life of the person who died will be celebrated with dignity and integrity - see my Funerals page for details
As a wedding celebrant I ensure you are fully informed about the benefits and responsibilities that come with having a celebrant led wedding, before you book me. That way you know how to get the best from your very special ceremony.
5. A Celebrant Promoting Ceremony Options in the North East
I am passionate about expanding what’s possible in ceremonies, from challenging restrictive practices to improving access to meaningful rites of passage. I am committed to:
informing people about their right to choose their celebrant and ceremony content
holding ceremonies that reflect people’s identities and beliefs
promoting inclusive options across the North East including “alternative” ceremony venues
advocating against ceremony poverty
Your ceremony can become part of a broader movement where choice, expression and shared humanity matter. Read more in my page on Social Purpose .
I don’t represent a religion or faith path. Some people ask whether I am a humanist celebrant.
Humanist ceremonies are entirely and explicitly non-religious. I am an independent community celebrant, which enables me to offer something broader. The wedding, funeral and naming ceremonies I hold may be non-religious, spiritual, interfaith or gently religious, whatever feels right you.
My role is not to impose a worldview, but to help you express yours.
Is a Community Celebrant Like a Humanist Celebrant?
Kate Mukungu’s Affiliations and Memberships
I am proud member of this North East collective promoting conversations about how to have the best possible end of life.
I am a trained, qualified and fully insured ICPC Celebrant.
I have adopted the Funeral Celebrant Accord which states the attributes and skills of an excellent funeral celebrant.
As a pledgee I promote co-operation and good practice between people and businesses in South Tyneside.
Book a Free Ceremony Consultation
Please message here or through my social media. I will get back to you as soon as I can to arrange a time for us to talk that suits us both.
