North East Celebrant for Weddings, Funerals and Naming Ceremonies
I’m Kate Mukungu, an independent community celebrant for all occasions. I create ceremonies for people who want to do things their way, whether for a funeral in Newcastle, a wedding in Northumberland, a naming ceremony in South Shields, a memorial ceremony in Gateshead, or a vow renewal in North Tyneside.
People choose me for my warmth, humour, sense of calm and commitment to make ceremonies meaningful to the people being celebrated. My superpower is my ability to put you at ease so we can create a beautiful, inclusive ceremony full of togetherness.
I am happy to travel across the North East and beyond. I usually hold ceremonies in:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Gateshead
South Tyneside
North Tyneside
Sunderland
Northumberland
Co. Durham
I proudly welcome LGBTQ+ couples, mixed-heritage families, and anyone who wants a ceremony to reflect who they truly are. If you want a celebrant who values you and 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
There are many celebrants out there. If you want a ceremony that feels truly yours, celebrates togetherness, and reflects your values, here are five reasons people choose me as a celebrant in Tyne and Wear 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 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
This means you can feel confident you’re in safe hands.
3. Supporting You in Every Type of Ceremony
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 people at the heart of ceremonies feel seen, heard and honoured.
4. An Independent Celebrant Choice Putting You 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 with me at every step
the life of the person who died will be celebrated with dignity and integrity
As a wedding celebrant I ensure you are fully informed about the benefits and responsibilities that come with a celebrant led wedding, before you book me. That way you can make informed choices and have the best possible ceremony experience.
5. A Celebrant with a Social Purpose to improve North East Ceremony Options
I am passionate about expanding what’s possible in ceremonies, particularly challenging restrictive practices and improving people’s access to meaningful ceremonies. I commit 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 in the North East including non-traditional 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 .
“Kate, thank you for the care, respect, and love you brought to the service... You followed her instructions so well and with so much love. Thank you for creating a space that did a wonderful woman justice. ”
Is a Community Celebrant Like a Humanist Celebrant?
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. I don’t represent a religion or faith path. The wedding, funeral and naming ceremonies I hold may be non-religious or contain some religious content, whatever feels right you.
Rather than focus on expressing my beliefs in ceremonies, I help you express yours.
Kate’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.
I pledge to promote co-operation and good practice between people and businesses where I live, 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.
