TESTIMONIALS

The following are testimonials from families I have conducted funeral and memorial ceremonies for. To retain a sense of privacy I have not shown their names, but if you wish to speak to any of the families I have worked with, please let me know.

 

"Words cannot describe how perfectly you delivered the ceremony. My partner would have been so proud of the words around his life, and everyone I have spoken to who attended said how fantastic the service was."
DT, Melton Mowbray

"The ceremony was more than we could have wished for. It was a resounding success and I am sure, wherever Dad is, he would have appreciated it. My old Mum was so very pleased with how it went. Thank you so much for all your time and effort, it was much appreciated."
DB, Norfolk

"The ceremony was a most fitting tribute to my wife – a view endorsed by all attending. Thank you for your most thorough attention to detail, and for your sincerity and kindness at the ceremony."
PT, Whittlesey

"What a star you are Nicola! The service you provided was perfect and your tribute to Dad was spot on – you captured his character perfectly, and the poem you suggested was meaningful and fitting. Mum was so pleased. You really helped the family say goodbye to Dad with integrity. Thank you for that, Nicola."
FR, Kettering

"The ceremony was just what my Mum would have wanted and you captured her perfectly. Everyone commented on how proud she would have been to have had such a service. Your words mean a lot and I extend much thanks on behalf of all of the family."
IB, Melton Mowbray

"Thank you so much for sending a copy of all the wording for my husband’s ceremony. I know many people will want a copy of this. The tribute was beautiful in every way, and so many family and friends made such lovely comments about how you conducted the service. I know my husband would have very much approved. From myself and my girls, thank you for a fitting and beautiful service."
CW Oakham

"A really big thank you to you, Nicola, for your contribution, it was absolutely spot on. Family and friends who attended were tremendously complimentary not only about the content, but the manner in which you delivered the ceremony – your reading of Mum’s letter was perfect. Altogether I would say our farewell to Mum was as good as I could have wished for. Only not having to have had it would have topped it!"
CC, Lincoln

"How can I thank you enough for all that you did to lead R’s service in such a special way. Mum was so pleased with how everything went and it was all due to your kindness and thoughtfulness. We don't know how we would have coped without your support. For several people there, it was their first time at a Civil Ceremony, and they were very impressed how the service really is tailor-made for any individual, so that again is praise indeed for your leadership. Thank you for the thought you’ve given to R’s service to ensure it is a memorable one for us."
BE, Whittlesey

"Nicola was wonderful. The very sad occasion was made so much more bearable because of her genuine care and sensitivity, along with a calm and professional manner."
RJ, Oakham

"We were so pleased with the good job that you did yesterday; it was truly a fitting way to say goodbye to our darling daughter. After the ceremony many of our family and friends told us how they were also most impressed by the professional way in which you conducted the service and how clearly you spoke the carefully chosen words."
RF, Melton Mowbray

"Dad's funeral was exactly as we wished and I do feel that, despite the tears, we did celebrate his life. My Mother was very touched by your words. On behalf of all the family, I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kind and caring contribution to the day."
SJ, Melton

"Thank you again Nicola. A huge number of people made special mention of how fitting the service was – the tribute, the music and the tone. My mum would have most whole-heartedly approved. My grandma said it couldn't have been more accurate in any way, and she was truly grateful for all that you said and did. And I am particularly grateful too for how relatively easy you made the whole thing for me."
GB, Oakham

"When my mother passed away it left me with a dilemma. Mum came from a religious family but had expressed her preference not to have anyone religious leading her funeral service. I was introduced to Nicola by the Funeral Director and her understanding of the situation came across very clearly. Between us we were able to create a celebration of my mother's life that met my mother’s wishes and the needs of the family. Nicola proved to be a centre of calm during the ceremony and produced a beautifully worded and balanced service for us. She helped the family come to terms with its grief in a sensitive, supportive and understanding manner. I can only recommend her to you in the highest manner at your time of greatest need."
WC, Oakley

"Thank you so much for making the memorial ceremony everything we wanted it to be. Your help was much appreciated and, although it was difficult circumstances, you made it so easy for us."
JS, Peterborough

"Once again can I thank you for leading us all through this difficult and emotional day. It is a credit to you and your professional manner that everyone I have spoken to, both family and friends, have commented on how "lovely" and "personal" the service was. I am so grateful that you took the time to come across and meet my wife before she died. I know if she had been here she would be very pleased and happy with how the day went. Her funeral was everything she wanted it to be."
JW, Northampton

 

"I would like to say a very big thank you on behalf of the family for the ceremony. You conveyed our feelings and memories of our uncle with such heartfelt meaning."
JS, Stamford

"Thank you for all your help and for providing us with a lovely, memorable ceremony. Everyone has commented on how well it went. Well done – you did our dad proud."
GI, March

"Thank you for a wonderful service, which you delivered beautifully."
JH, Oakham

"Nicola was absolutely perfect. She made the whole occasion go so smoothly and her contribution was just spot-on. Her words were delivered without a hesitation or stumble. She maintained a careful level of dignity and respect, yet made us smile in relating incidents from my mother’s life. She is indeed blessed with a natural empathy and a generosity of spirit. I have nothing but praise for her."
LA, Loughborough

"We were all very happy with the ceremony, and for the sensitive, kind and thoughtful way you dealt with us all."
DH, Oakham

"Thank you on behalf of all my family for the way you conducted my mother’s service. We all found it a moving and very fitting conclusion to a very long life with us. It made a huge difference having such great support from you."
SF, Loughborough

"Thank you, on behalf of myself and my family, for the part you played in helping us to arrange mum’s funeral, and taking the ceremony on the day. You were brilliant."
MF, Stamford

"It is wonderful how you carefully brought together, through your words, all the love and warmth that was felt for Dad by all his family and friends. It made me very happy to know we had picked such a lovely lady to help say farewell to our very special dad and friend. It was an upbeat ceremony, and, if dad was looking down, he would have loved it."
RJ, Peterborough

"Thank you Nicola for all your help, kindness and understanding. You made a difficult time less stressful."
DW, Grantham