Cariad

Funeral ceremonies for people we love

Funerals with heart and soul

Katie Roberts Cariad Celebrant

Hi, I am Katie Roberts of Cariad Funeral Ceremonies. I am an independent funeral celebrant based in Cwmbran and I believe passionately that every funeral should celebrate the life and personality of the person who has died, honour their death as well as acknowledge the loss felt by those who are left behind.  I work to the ‘Funeral Celebrant Accord’ and all my services are fully inclusive and accessible.

More about me

A funeral marks a significant event

The crossing of a threshold, the end of a unique life, the loss of someone you love. How do you capture the essence of that person while at the same time acknowledging the loss felt by everyone who knew and loved them…?

Now imagine…​

Imagine an event which captures the beliefs, values and unique personality of your loved one; which acknowledges their passing as a rite of passage; which enables the community of people who knew and loved the person who has died to come together to say their goodbyes and acknowledge and support each other in their grief.

Truly meaningful

Imagine being able to do all of this in a way that is truly meaningful to you and to the person who has died. Imagine looking back and thinking ‘he (or she) would have loved it’.

This is a funeral with heart and soul and these are the elements that make up a truly meaningful funeral​

Services I provide

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  • Support with planning a funeral ceremony in advance (Chaplaincy)
  • Burial and cremation ceremonies
  • Simple Committal ceremonies
  • Celebrations of Life and Memorial services
  • Ceremonies for adults or children
  • A presentation copy of the whole script as a keepsake
  • Liaise with the funeral director of your choice

All my ceremonies are accessible, inclusive and person-centred. I work closely with each family to find the right words and music to create a unique and personal ceremony which will celebrate the life of your loved one and allow you to say your last goodbyes in the way that feels just right for you.

I can also support you in designing and holding community based ceremonies at venues that are meaningful, such as a rugby club, a golf club, a community hall or even a pub. (subject to the consent of the venue owner and subject to Covid regulations.)

Recent feedback

Covid changes everything, but with amazing creativity Katie delivered a beautiful Committal ceremony in very restricted circumstances. When we are able to celebrate properly, Katie will conduct a proper celebration of Mum’s life to our wider family and friends.
YW
It’s been a sad, but lovely day with my dad and family. Katie Roberts who did the service was simply fantastic and captured my mam’s personality perfectly – mam would have liked her send off.
HW
I just wanted to say thank you for the marvellous service last Friday for M. It came over as highly personal and also very warm and reflected the work and attention to detail you put into it. Thank you.
ML
The service was lovely and made me cry, again!
BL
Just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done and the deep compassion in which you carried out the service. It was just perfect which made it easier for me to say goodbye. Thanks so much again.
JA
Katie Roberts did an awesome job today as celebrant and gave a colourful and vibrant summary of P’s life, giving us focus on remembering the good things whilst processing our grief. A top job!
SP
Thank you for holding such a lovely service. It was a beautiful reflection of Dad’s life and all that was important to him. He would have loved it!
AH
I never thought I would enjoy my dad’s funeral! Thank you so much for such a lovely service.
SL
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