Grave Expectations was founded by lifelong friends, Katy and Beccy, who grew up together in Chesterfield. By the age of 16, they had already formed a vision of creating a funeral service that dealt with death differently and gave greater choice than traditional provision.

Beccy has worked in the funeral industry for many years, initially as a Funeral Arranger for a large funeral company. However, it was in her years working at a woodland burial ground that she forged a deep passion for sustainable and holistic funeral practices. This helped Beccy develop her ideas about giving families the most thoughtful, meaningful ways of saying goodbye.

Beccy believes in the power of choice, helping families explore all options and supporting them in making decisions that feel right. She is dedicated to providing a warm, personal and compassionate service that respects both the wishes of the deceased and the needs of those left behind.

Katy’s background is in art, design and photography, and she worked as a teacher before building a successful interior design career with Howson Design. However, she always felt drawn to working with families in a more personal way, to support them with what is intrinsically human.

A passionate advocate for creative expression as a means of processing grief, Katy offers art therapy workshops as part of the Grave Expectations offering. These sessions provide a space for individuals to express emotions, find comfort and remember their loved ones through less verbal methods than traditional grief counselling.