Testimonials

By: Elaine Searle Civil Funeral Celebrant

"Thank you for guiding us so gently through the service today. Many people said they thought it was beautiful and gave Clive a wonderful send-off....Thank you again"

 

Evelyn

 

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"Thanks again for yesterday, it really was a very special ceremony. Things turned out just perfectly.....and I know my dad would have thought you were great too."

 

Love,

 

Stephanie.

 

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"John's service was very beautiful and I've had a lot of feedback from family and friends telling me the same. I'm very appreciative that the service was a real tribute to John and that his life was celebrated and honoured as he would have wanted. Thank you so much for your kindness and support and the lovely words that you took the time to compose.

 

Warm Regards

 

Fran

 

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"Thanks for officiating at Ray's funeral this morning. You brought some lovely touches to the ceremony. It all ran like clockwork which helped to ease the strain for the family."

Regards,

 

Rose Saltman

 

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"Dear Elaine,

 

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did in assisting our families with the difficult task of having a memorial service after 30 years.

 

I can't emphasise how impressed we all were with your ability to interpret what we wanted in the ceremony.

 

Once again, thank you from all of us,"

 

Kim Jopson, May 2009

 

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"Dear Elaine,

The service was perfect and is just what we were hoping for. Thank you for guiding us gently along this difficult journey. The service was exactly the way our father would have wanted it and you made this all possible."

 

Thanks again

 

Kindest Regards,

 

David Bridger and Dyan Withnell

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"Dear Elaine,

Again, I and the family would like to thank you most generously. You have managed to organise the seven of us to produce the best possible outcome for the memorial.

 

Everyone agreed that the service was exactly the way Beryl would have wanted and every family member went away reflecting on just how well it covered their own personal grieving process.

 

Your guidance was much appreciated by all."

 

Thanks

 

Doug Auld, 26 March 2009

 

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"Dear Elaine,

Thankyou so much for the way you conducted pop's funeral it was such a lovely ceremony, We were very lucky to have you there as you made it run so smoothly. You certainly made this day that much better for us to cope with and for that we thankyou."

 

Regards,

 

Michael, Kim and family.

 

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"When my mother passed away in 2005 and Elaine conducted her funeral service, the professionalism and empathy that she brought to this task was above reproach. I felt very comfortable and comforted with leaving the service in her hands.

 

It was a beautiful send-off and done with much compassion. So much so my father asked Elaine to conduct his service when the time came - which was all too soon.

 

18 months later I once again requested Elaine's assistance with a service for my Dad. It was one of the most heart-warming and touching services as Elaine managed just the right amount of reverence with the touch of humour my father wanted. I know both of my parents would have been very pleased with their exits from this world and it is largely because Elaine was able to give a personal and well-constructed service incorporating the many suggestions of my siblings as well as the specific requests of my parents.

 

I will never be able to thank Elaine enough for her kindness, caring and sensitivity during these very difficult times. The appropriateness and solemnity of each occasion was punctuated with genuine compassion as she farewelled each of my parents. Thank you so much for the beautiful words and the serenity you brought to my family and friends."

 

Rosemary Richards