Albany Community Citizen of the Year 2019
My name is Catherine (Kate) Thomas and as an authorised Marriage Celebrant I conduct –
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Such an honour to assist The Solly Family with a fitting Celebration of Life for Dixie 🙏💐 Local legend ✅
Heartfelt thanks to Mr & Mrs Parkes
for lovely letter of thanks 🙏💐
Thank you so much, Kate, for your fabulous contribution to making our wedding so special. Your continual support and professionalism were outstanding, as was your willingness and flexibility to incorporate our ideas. Your warm and friendly personality made everyone feel at ease and for the ceremony to flow seamlessly. Your guidance helped us create a ceremony that was unique and very special to the both of us.
We are so glad we chose you .
Beck and Darren 💐
- Wedding Ceremonies
- Renewal of Vows
- Naming Ceremonies
- Commitment Ceremonies
- Blessings/Coming of Age
I am also available to assist with funerals and you may be assured that such occasions will be managed in a caring and compassionate manner.
As a Marriage Celebrant, I can perform your service in or at the venue of your choice, including coastal locations, gardens, a function center, or at your home – the choice of place for your memorable, magic day is yours. Ceremonies can include as much or as little of your preferred verse, poems and music as you wish, with special inclusion of family, children and friends, together with meaningful rituals, such as Unity Candles.
I do hope that you will choose me to act as your celebrant to commemorate and formalize the significant occasions in your life.
Ceremonies commemorate important events in our lives, creating lasting memories that will always be with us. Whatever the occasion, your celebration is unique and special and I would love to help ensure it is memorable for all the right reasons.
“Championing end of life conversations within the community in a positive way that helps people make the most of their lives has won a local woman Albany’s Citizen of the Year award.
Instead of avoiding the tough conversations about death, Kate Thomas has been confronting the topic head-on through initiative she co-founded called Albany Death Café, volunteering for many years to break down the stigma around death and ensure families and individuals have a plan regarding the end of life.
A trained nurse and end of life celebrant, Kate spends her time helping those she interacts with make the most of every day. In co-founding the Albany Death Café, Ms Thomas has helped provide a safe and welcoming environment for community members to share stories, advice and grieve.
Ms Thomas was one of 13 individuals and organisations nominated in Albany’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards for outstanding contributions to the community. This year’s nominees featured volunteers and community members from indigenous, youth, sports, health, education, religious and arts communities, highlighting the rich diversity of the Albany community.”
