Kate Mukungu, Community Celebrant

08/10/2025

I was very surprised to be invited to speak at this Festival of Social Science event run by the Dead Good Film Club! It is a free but ticketed event at the wonderful Tyneside Cinema on Wed 22 October at 6pm.

Here are some screen shots with details and a booking link. There were about three spaces left when I checked a moment ago.

https://tynesidecinema.co.uk/event/dead-good-film-club-soylent-green/

07/10/2025

As a decisive person it was interesting to experience myself being unsure of my business card design. I wanted to make it as visually appealing AND accessible as I could. I moved backwards and forwards between both priorities. What do you think of them? Despite my initial hesitance, I am happy with them.

My D.I.Y. design was helped by professional printing from Ice Print and Design in South Shields. Ice provided great service and I love their sustainable approach to packaging - highly recommended.

Image Description for folk that use software that reads aloud. The first photo is the turquoise side of the business card with a small picture of Kate and text "Kate Mukungu, Community Celebrant. Weddings and vow renewals, funerals and memorials, naming ceremonies and more".

The second image is the reverse of the card in an off white colour. This side contains email, Instagram, Facebook, Website and LinkedIn details (all available in bio). The third image shows the business cards inside the cardboard packaging.

01/10/2025

Supporting small businesses doesn't always have to cost money. The time you put in makes a huge difference. Thank you for it.

Did you know anyone who has attended a ceremony can leave a review for the celebrant? This matters for all ceremonies, especially funerals. Understandably, close relatives might not want to write about the funeral. If you have attended a ceremony I led, and feel it was positive, your review would be welcome. You don't need to name who the ceremony was for in the review.

The second slide is the QR code of my Google Business Profile. Google reviews are widely read. The third slide shows part of my page, the recommendation section, with a star at the bottom. This is where you click to leave a recommendation.

Image Description for folk with software that reads aloud to them.The heading for slide one says Show a Small Business Some Love. The text says, Follow their social media. Like and share their posts. Comment on their posts. Write a positive review. Talk to people about them. Slide two and three have already need described.

29/09/2025

My posts last week were part of the Visibility Breakthrough Challenge. Reflecting about my goals and what makes my celebrancy practice unique was so helpful to me.

The challenge organiser clearly saw how I was benefiting because she awarded me the main prize for my participation and thoughtful contributions!

My prize is six months membership of the PR and Marketing Hive in 2026! This means more learning opportunities, which I just love.

Image Description for folk with software that reads aloud. Kate is smiling and the caption says Yay! I won a prize!

26/09/2025

I hope your identity and beliefs get to shine through when the time comes to say goodbye.

Image descriptions for folk with software that reads aloud. The carousel post has six slides with small funeral related images on top of each one. Two slides have willow coffins, one has a pen (for eulogy writing), the nature images are of a sun coming through clouds and a woodland area. The last image is of Kate.

24/09/2025

My second challenge of the week was to work out 3 goals for the next year. They are:
1. To get a good mix of bookings for each ceremony type
2. To become the in-house celebrant in some of our fantastic South Tyneside venues
3. To strengthen support for Solidarity Ceremonies, the community initiative I set up against ceremony poverty.

If you want to collaborate with me towards these goals, or goals you have that align, please get in touch.

Image Description for people with software that reads aloud to them. The picture of Kate's face is set against a turquoise and white background with the phrase "what are my celebrancy practice goals?"

24/09/2025

North East DJs, please can one of you step in this Friday night for a wedding? See below? Please share.

🚨🚨 EMERGENCY DJ NEEDED – WEDDING IN 2 DAYS! 🚨🚨
📍 Newcastle, Tyne & Wear 📅 Friday, 26th September 2025

We’ve just had a LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION from our SECOND DJ for this wedding, so the clock is ticking. We are now in desperate need of a DJ who can step in THIS FRIDAY, 26TH SEPTEMBER 2025 to help make a very special wedding unforgettable.

💔 Our groom, from Gateshead, is terminally ill. This wedding is his dream and we’re doing everything we can to make it magical. But we urgently need a DJ to bring the celebration to life.

🎧 Are you a DJ or do you know one who can help?
Please get in touch IMMEDIATELY:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 DM us on Facebook or Instagram

📣 PLEASE SPREAD THIS POST
We are racing against time. Every share could be the one that finds the DJ who says YES.

🙏 Let’s come together to make this wedding day truly special.

Thank you for your kindness and support,
Team Gift of a Wedding

22/09/2025

I like to think every celebrant, myself included, is motivated to write and deliver beautiful ceremonies for people during some of their happiest and saddest moments. So what is unique about my celebrancy practice?

1. My purpose is to help make every wedding, funeral, naming ceremony or community gathering a space of unity, inclusion and compassion. I believe humans need such togetherness, which is why we have been holding ceremonies since ancient times (before states and religions were formed).

2. I am on a mission to work together with others to highlight and help solve the problem of ceremony poverty and lack of genuine choices, particularly for funerals.

3. I specialise in working with people in life to plan their own funeral. I passionately encourage everyone to plan ahead for their peace of mind and the comfort for their loved ones, whether they would want me as their celebrant or not.

This week I am taking part in a challenge to make my online presence the best it can be. Today's task is to highlight what makes my offer distinct.

Image Description for people using software that reads aloud. Kate is smiling whilst standing in an outdoors setting with purple flowers and willow trees in the background.

18/09/2025

If there is a North East DJ out there with availability next Friday, please get in touch with Gift of a Wedding.

🌟 YOU DID IT, TYNE AND WEAR! 🌟

We’re absolutely thrilled to let you know that we now have a DJ for this wedding, all thanks to YOU! Your shares, comments, and support made this happen, and we couldn’t be more grateful. You’re truly the best community anyone could ask for!

A huge thank you to every single DJ who reached out and offered their services. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us. We simply couldn’t do what we do without amazing people like you.

From the bottom of our hearts,

Thank you
Team GOAW

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🚨MEGA URGENT WEDDING APPEAL - DJ NEEDED
📅 Friday, 26th September 2025 📍 Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

We’re in a race against time. The DJ for our very special wedding has had to cancel, and we need a replacement as this wedding is in 9 days.

This isn’t just any wedding, our groom from Gateshead is terminally ill, and this celebration is his dream come true. We’re pulling out all the stops to make it magical, but we need a DJ to make the party unforgettable.

HEY DJ!
🎧 Are you a DJ? Know someone who is?
Please get in touch WITHOUT DELAY.

📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 DM us: Facebook or Instagram

📣 SHARE THIS POST
Every repost could be the one that finds the DJ who says YES.
Tag your friends. Post it everywhere. Help us make this happen.

Thank you for your kindness,
Team Gift of a Wedding

📷 Image courtesy of Pinterest