Kathryn Smith - Independent Celebrant

15/05/2026

17/04/2026

It was great to be at Mercia Forest on Tuesday as we were given excellent training from Obitus staff about all the wonderful ways you can celebrate a loved one through media.

I'm especially excited to see if Mercia Forest get to be a super venue for .

29/03/2026

Look at you chilling on a Sunday afternoon, having a little scroll. How do you fancy sponsoring me as I take on the challenge of my life!

A terrifying wing walk in aid of ❤️

This will be me on the 28th of July, 4 days after my 55th birthday.

Here's the link 👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kathryn-smith-celebrant?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=FR-heroes_FRPo_Overall-Weekly_ukvarA

Love yas 😘

24/03/2026

Guess what?!

I'm doing a **WING WALK**! ✈️

It's definitely a bit on the crazy side, but you know me, it's all our nothing! It's all for an amazing cause. Having worked alongside families who have needed their support, I know that St Giles Hospice offers such beautiful and caring work, and I want to support them.

Think of me soaring through the sky, over the West Midlands, I'll even wave!

Your support will mean the world to me, and those who use the hospice. 💪

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kathryn-smith-celebrant?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation

15/03/2026

I'm thinking of all those who are without their lovely mother's today, especially if it's your first one without your mom.

I read this poem recently and thought I'd share it with you.

Sending so much love to you. ❤️

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15/03/2026

I'm thinking of all those who are without their lovely mother's today, especially if it's your first one without your mom.

I read this poem recently and thought I'd share it with you.

Sending so much love to you. ❤️

15/03/2026

I'm thinking of all those who are without their lovely mother's today, especially if it's your first one without your mom.

I read this poem recently and thought I'd share it with you.

Sending so much love to you. ❤️

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15/03/2026

I'm thinking of all those who are without their lovely mother's today, especially if it's your first one without your mom.

I read this poem recently and thought I'd share it with you.

Sending so much love to you. ❤️

09/03/2026

Take your time ❤️

This is what it can look like after someone dies on hospice at home.

An empty bed. A quiet room. Lights off because nothing else needs doing yet.

Death doesn’t immediately trigger urgency the way movies suggest. There is time. As they teach us in death doula classes, "Put the kettle on...".

After death, hospice will confirm it, either in person or by phone, depending on your care plan and the state rules. Once death is pronounced, the body is legally allowed to remain in the home for hours. You are not required to call the funeral home right away.
Here are some things that may happen in that space between death and removal and all of them are normal:
• The body will begin to cool
• The skin may become pale or mottled
• The jaw may relax and the mouth may open slightly
• The eyes may remain partially open
• There may be small releases of air or fluid
• The room may feel very still, emotionally and physically

You can take this time if you want it FOR YOU.
You can sit on the bed. You can hold their hand. You can wash their face, brush their hair, say prayers, talk to them, or say nothing at all. You can open a window. You can let the room be exactly as quiet as it needs to be. There is no rush unless you want there to be one.

When you’re ready, hospice or the funeral home will handle the next steps. Until then, this space belongs to you, not paperwork, not timelines, not logistics. No alarms. No countdown. Just the pause after a life has ended and before the world starts moving again. If you’ve never seen this part before, that’s okay. Most people haven’t.

27/02/2026

Family and friends of Pam gathered today to celebrate her wonderful life.

Pam loved sunny days, good food and adventures around the world, but most of all, she adored her family and was the most amazing mother, Nan and great Nan!

Reunited with her beloved husband, Peter, she certainly made the most of her 93 years on earth.

Rest Peacefully Pam.

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