Thinking about your own funeral might not come easily, but pre-planning a funeral is one of the most thoughtful things you can do - for yourself and for the people you love.It’s not about dwelling on death. It’s about taking control of how your life is celebrated and remembered, making sure your final farewell reflects who you truly are.
As a Humanist funeral celebrant in North Wales, I help people design meaningful ceremonies that feel authentic, personal and full of love.
know that thinking about your own funeral isn’t the easiest subject to tackle, but pre-planning can be one of the most thoughtful and meaningful things you do - for yourself and for the people you love. It’s a chance to take the weight off your loved ones’ shoulders by making decisions ahead of time, ensuring that when the day comes, they won’t have to worry about the details or second-guess what you might have wanted.
Pre-planning also gives you the unique opportunity to create something deeply personal, a ceremony that reflects your life, your values, and your personality. Whether it’s a joyful celebration of everything you’ve achieved, a quiet and simple gathering, or something in between, it’s your story, told your way.
When you pre-plan your funeral, you remove the emotional and practical burden from your loved ones. Instead of worrying about what you might have wanted, they can focus on celebrating your life.
Pre-planning gives you the chance to:
You can read more about how I design personalised funerals in North Wales here.
Pre-paid vs Pre-planned Funerals — What’s the Difference?
Many funeral directors offer pre-paid funeral plans, which allow you to pay in advance for practical costs such as:
However, most pre-paid plans don’t include the ceremony itself — the words, the music, and the stories that make it uniquely yours.
That’s where pre-planned funerals come in. Working with a celebrant means you can design every element of the ceremony, ensuring your send-off truly represents your life and values.
If you’re interested in how a non-religious funeral ceremony can feel warm, uplifting and personal, you might like to find out more about how I lead Humanist funerals in North Wales.
There are two ways to create your pre-planned funeral with me:
We meet face-to-face to talk through your wishes, your story, and the tone you’d like for your ceremony.
You’ll receive a written record of your plan by email, which can also be stored securely in the Humanists UK Pre-planned Funeral Repository at no extra cost.
Price: £75 + travel
We meet in person to talk through your wishes and story in more detail. I then create a draft ceremony script, tailored to your life and personality. You’ll have the chance to make edits or additions, and you’ll receive a final digital copy to keep.
This too can be stored securely with Humanists UK at no extra cost.
Price: £175 + travel
To get started on planning your own funeral, get in touch today.
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Kate Rostance is a humanist funeral celebrant based in North Wales. She works with families across Conwy, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Flintshire to tell the stories that matter most -with compassion, clarity, and genuine care.
Find out more about Kate, her approach to funeral ceremonies, or what the families she has supported said about working with her.
