Arrangements for the funeral of Katie Fennell
Westall Park Natural Burial Ground
Friday 10th January at 12 noon
Please Arrive by 11:45am for a midday service start and gather at the wooden gazebo on the grass island.
Katie’s family and friends are gathering at Westall Park Natural Burial Ground on Friday 10th January at 12 noon to celebrate her life and say goodbye to her. All those who knew and loved Katie are welcome to attend.
While there will be family flowers only, please bring a single flower or foliage stem to place on Katie’s coffin. If you can bring something from your own garden that would be wonderful. Don’t worry if you are travelling and it’s not practical to bring a stem, we’ll have some available for you to choose from.
You will find details for Westall Park, Wake Venue, dress code and information regarding making a donation in Katie’s memory in the sections below.
Messages / Comments
Katie’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about her so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage. (Please note comments are moderated so do not go live immediately)
Westall Park Information
When you arrive please drive all the way down the long drive to find the car park. If you need the toilets however, these are by the office by the park entrance so please go before driving further into the park.
Westall Park is one of the UK’s finest natural burial grounds and aims to create a place that people will want to visit, not out of a sense of duty, but from the pleasure and peace of mind it can evoke. Westall Park has created an eco-friendly cemetery as a place for quiet reflection in an informal setting amongst trees, wild flowers and wildlife. Eventually it will become a woodland glade, full of nature where all wildlife is encouraged to thrive.
Address: Holberrow Green, Nr Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6JY
A map can be found by clicking this link.
Wake Info
After the service at Westall Park, Katie’s family warmly welcome you to join them at ‘The Nevill Arms’. Here you can continue to share stories and memories about Katie.
Link for directions to The Nevill Arms.
Address : The Ridgeway, Redditch B96 6NB
Donation / Flowers
While there will be family flowers only, please bring a single flower or foliage stem to place on Katie’s coffin. If you can bring something from your own garden that would be wonderful. Don’t worry if you are travelling and it’s not practical to bring a stem, we’ll have some available for you to choose from.
If you would like to donate in Katie’s memory then please consider Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice . Below is a link if you would like to donate online, there will also be a collection box on the day of the service.
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Katie I will miss you every day for the rest of my days. You are irreplaceable, a beautiful flower .
It really was a pleasure knowing you, Katie. Anyone who ever met you will know that you were kind, patient, understanding and impossible to dislike. It didnt take long to discover that you also were really funny, sharp-witted and a little bit rebellious. An amazing role model to all the Fielding children you accepted, and then loved, as your own family. Thank you Xxx
Katie, you are an amazing, beautiful soul. Thank you for legacy of kindness and fun. 💖
Missing you everyday katie, and I forever will. Always in my thoughts thank you for being the most kind and loving soul x
Katie
Your loving caring kindness and wonderful way will never be forgotten ❤️ watching you battle this awful disease and what a women you where, we are grateful for the wonderful times we spent together the chats I will treasure forever, the love you gave to my boys who will miss you deeply ❤️ I miss our calls, our chats on the sofa but I am grateful I spent time with you every week at hospice. I know I did you proud in the amount of money I raised and I plan to do it all again ❤️ Thankyou for being in our lives sleep tight Katie love u always Becci
Katie… without a doubt you’ll be missed by everyone whose life you touched.
I’ll never forget our nights out, especially your ballet dancing!
It was an honour to have you work with me, every day was a mischief and I shall cherish these memories xxx
Katie
Will miss you, you were a gentle soul with a kind heart. Very smart and talented. Wise beyond your years, always there to offer a friendly piece of advice in a gentle subtle way. Rest in peace, love you xxx
Katie I will miss you for the rest of my life. You were kind, thoughtful, respectful, an amazing listener, intelligent, and funny. I will miss sharing the quirkiest of jokes and laughing out loud with you. Knowing you was a privilege. Knowing that I will not be able to speak to you again is painful. Rest in peace.
You brought so much laughter into my life. Thank you, my friend!
Katie, you helped so many people during your life. You stood by them and fought their battles and made their lives better. You were patient and kind and always saw the good in people. Thank you for being such a lovely colleague and for your support. You will be so much missed and I will think of you whenever I water my flowers. XXX
Katie, I am so lucky I got to work with you. You really got KIND UK up and running – you did so much behind the scenes! You really made a big difference to so many people. You were so thoughtful, but also had the best sense of humor. I loved to chat about things with you – you made it so much more fun! You will be very missed and I will remember our many good times together. WIth so much love!
Deepest condolences to all Katie’s family and loved ones. I was so privileged to work with Katie. She had a great way of making me and others feel appreciated, of providing support when needed, having a laugh together, and giving opportunities to run with ideas. The project she led has given thousands of children the chance of a better future. Katie was too young to go, but she leaves a mighty legacy. I’ve been remembering that we got her a blanket/robe when she first got sick, and she said she felt like a druid in it. I will keep imagining her as having gone the way of the druids, her spirit living on in a wise old oak tree, always kind, and sometimes having a good laugh at the world. Sending all best wishes.