accredited humanist funeral celebrant in newcastle upon tyne
hello, I’m Kay
I am an accredited Humanist funeral celebrant in Newcastle upon Tyne, trained by Humanists UK.
I work across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and the wider North East.
I specialise in creating and leading non‑religious funerals, celebrations of life, memorials, and ash‑scattering ceremonies.
Each one is crafted with warmth, compassion, and care, and created exclusively for your loved one.
My aim is simple: to support you through a difficult time and help you shape a ceremony that truly reflects the person you’re honouring, whether you’re arranging a funeral in Newcastle upon Tyne or elsewhere in the North East.
Alongside my celebrancy work, I serve as a Trustee and Director of Humanists UK. This keeps me closely connected to the values, standards, and good practice that guide Humanist ceremonies.
You can view my profile in the Humanists UK Ceremonies directory and find out more about how I work at
I also share reflections on funerals, remembrance, readings, and the stories people leave behind on my Facebook page.
Kay Jones Humanist Funeral Celebrant
what I offer
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- I'll offer gentle guidance if you’re unsure where to begin
- We'll then arrange to meet so I can learn about the person who has died, and what mattered to them
- I'll then write a unique, personal, non‑religious tribute for your approval
- I'll craft a warm, honest, human ceremony shaped around their life
- Then I'll lead the ceremony at the crematorium, burial site or another venue
- I'll support you with readings, music and symbolic gestures
- I'll provide you with a commemorative script after the service
celebrating a life, not just marking a death
A meaningful funeral acknowledges loss while honouring a life that mattered.
Together we'll create a ceremony that feels personal, authentic and true to the person being remembered.
who are Humanists UK?
Humanists UK is a national charity representing non-religious people, advocating for a secular state, and promoting a rational, ethical, fulfilling life based on reason, empathy, and science.
Founded in 1896, it has over 100,000 members and advocates for human rights, equality, and humanist perspectives in public life.
what families say
"Thank you so much Kay, it was perfect and we really appreciate it."
“I knew I was in safe hands from the first conversation. Kay composed a beautiful tribute for my mother and I couldn’t have asked for better. Organising a funeral long distance is challenging and stressful, however Kay made this much easier.”
“Thank you for listening so closely, the tribute really captures my Mum perfectly”
"Very professional and friendly. Provided support throughout."
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