Celebrating Life

A funeral, memorial, or even a living wake is a meaningful opportunity to honour a person’s life,

& to gently acknowledge their passing.

It can be a space to begin making sense of loss, to gather in support,

& to allow the first steps of healing to unfold.

When working with families to create a ceremony, I take great care to offer guidance through the planning process with kindness, compassion & respect.

Together, we gently & intentionally craft something that feels personal, grounded, & true.

A ceremony that holds space for reflection, connection & storytelling to provide a supported

& meaningful farewell.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have completed both the Deathwalker Training

& the Ceremony Master Class in person with Byron Bay elder, Zenith Virago.

of the Natural Death Care Centre.

These teachings offered a eye-opening experience & have deeply expanded my understanding

of how we can support & encourage our community to

not only live well, but to die well too ~ as Zenith often says.

Her wisdom & her warmth has profoundly shaped the way I approach end-of-life ceremonies,

guiding me to create farewells that are not bound by rigid traditions,

but instead feel authentic, heartfelt, & truly reflective of the life being honoured.

"Kirsty is one of the most beautiful and warm people I know.

You will feel blessed to be near her.
When Kirsty helped me with my dads service, she carried me through the immense sadness in saying goodbye.

With her soft nature, she assisted me in managing my fathers memorial.

I felt supported and organised, especially with such limited time and considerable pressure.

She gave as much as I needed and more. Her facilitation was clean and clear.

She showed emotion as she knew my father and I appreciated her humanness.

Kirsty conveys professionalism at all times.

With her natural kindness, she is my go to celebrant for family and friends. "

Tatts Stone x

A little more from Kirsty...a journey into ceremonies that honour love, life & loss

Since 2009, I’ve been celebrating love as a registered civil celebrant, holding space for the many wonderful couples who have chosen me to stand beside them, as they begin their lives together in marriage.

My journey into end-of-life ceremonies began in a way I was not seeking at the time, but one I feel deeply grateful for.

An invitation that allowed me to experience the honour of leading such a sacred life event.

In 2015, a much-loved member of our local surf community lost his life in a tragic shark attack at one of our local beaches.

Friends of mine, who were closely connected to him, asked if I would be willing to lead a ceremony to honour his life.

I had never done this kind of work before… and I was also just weeks away from giving birth.
But something in me said yes.

There were hundreds gathered on the beach that day.
Family, friends, the wider community, even media.

It was a lot to hold.

And yet, I found myself able to remain calm, present,

and steady… guiding everyone through a heartfelt and meaningful farewell.

Over the years, while raising my children, I’ve been approached from time to time to hold ceremonies to honour the lives of others, and whenever I’ve been able to, I’ve said yes.

There is something about this work that feels not only incredibly sacred, but also deeply natural to me.

A quiet calling.

To hold space.
To honour a life.
To support families in moments that truly matter.

Now, as my children have grown and life has opened up a little more space, I feel ready to offer more of this work.

It is something I hold with great care, and consider a true honour and privilege.

Celebrating Life​

Celebrating Life