“Thank you very much for officiating at John’s funeral with such dignity and compassion. Diolch yn fawr.”

“Thank you so much for the very fitting service and being so ready to adapt the script in the light of our comments. I have had lots of positive comments on the proceedings.”

“I want to thank you for your professionalism last Friday. Your kind, generous words about my brother Neil felt so warm that even I almost felt that you had known him. Many, many people have commented on the beautiful, appropriate service, many mentioning your sincerity and dignity, your gentle delivery and the emotive but accurate tribute you paid to Neil. We couldn’t have wished for a better way to pay tribute to one so precious. I’m sure Neil would have approved too.”

“I really appreciated your willingness to draft a script and then to allow us to change it and make it just right.”

“I was massively touched by the things you said…no doubt, my brother would have wanted a service punctuated by smiles and laughter…thank you for making what was easily the most difficult day of my life a little easier to bear, with your kind words.”

“… we want to thank you, Androw. Thank you so much for incorporating all our thoughts and words into the ceremony – you represented us so well and struck just the right tone, delivering the anecdotes and stories about Mum with a perfect combination of compassion, sincerity and humour. The ceremony touched everyone in attendance and we received so many compliments, mostly about the personal aspect of the funeral. Mum’s brother K, and his wife S have both decided they want their funerals to be officiated by a Humanist celebrant. One person mentioned to my Dad that with the greatest respect intended, it was the best funeral he had ever attended. Personally, I will never forget your delivery of the Celtic farewell, addressed to Mum, during the Committal. It was a heart-breaking and poignant moment, but so very memorable and in time, I will be able to read those lovely words without tears.”

“We are so grateful there are people like you who can provide this important service for families who do not want a religious or traditional service. It made a huge difference to our family, and we simply wanted to say thanks.”