Testimonials

Nice things people say about John’s ceremonies

 

“The carefully prepared ceremony said everything that needed to be said about his life: it was as if John knew him” 
– Jon, March 2024

 

 

“Thank you for a lovely service. I thought you ‘got’ the tone of the service perfectly.”
– Tony, Funeral Director

 

 

“[John’s] clear speech and interactive ability made it a very good ceremony”
– Michael, March 2024

 

 

“I chose John as celebrant because he looked like he knew the importance of humour: I was not disappointed. The ceremony hit all the right notes and brought Fred exactly to mind for everyone who knew him. He was also extraordinarily helpful on practical matters and dealing with an unusual venue …”

 

“John  is very warm and personable …. even with deadlines to meet, he did not hound us for responses: He was very considerate about leaving us in peace at those times when our emotions required this.”
– Charlotte, August 2024

 

“Many thanks for your excellent and very human support for us and in making the day go so well”
– Steve, November 2023

 

 

“Thank you so much for doing such a great job and being a fundamentally important part of making sure that ‘we did my brother proud’, which we really did.”
– Sue, October 2023

 

“… We all felt warmth towards you because of how lovely you made things with our uncle …”
– Hannah, December 2023

 

 

John delivered a tremendous eulogy, really expressing the essence of Fred for all of us to enjoy. John has a great public speaking voice and tone: every hearing aid wearer at the memorial could hear what he said, which was very important
– Dominque, March 2023