DEAR JULIE …

… “Your compassion and ‘INSIGHT’  are an inspiration … many friends and family have asked if we knew you personally – they thought you must have known S.” – K & family

… “You were absolutely brilliant. From the moment we first saw you standing there looking so dignified until we said goodbye at the end, everything you said and did was perfect. Everybody said so, everybody was impressed (and my family are very critical people). I’m so glad that we chose a humanist funeral. It was a perfect goodbye to mother … I loved the way you summed up my mother’s lfe and made it oh so casual and natural and yet you did it with dignity. So thank you Julie. I’m so pleased we found you.” – C & V

… “It was just as we discussed and very appropriate for Dad. You did a nicely balanced service that was very well appreciated; with humour and respect. Several people have said it was the best funeral they have been to & that when it is their turn they would like something similar. … It was lovely to meet you: Thank you so much for your thorough research & lovely manner. You’re doing a great job. keep it up.” D, C & J

… “You managed to convey the very essence of her personality, almost as if you had known her yourself. The guests felt that the form of ceremony was uplifting and several mentioned that they would also opt for a Humanist Funeral when their time arrived.” – C

… “You spoke of him with such warmth that it was hard to realise you had never met him! Your tribute was very professionally prepared and delivered, and we will always treasure the printed copy of it that you sent.” – J

… “Words cannot express my gratitde for your sincerity and the way you unfolded her life. I have had many comments from friends and relatives who like me were deeply moved by the proceedings and also the calm and honesty which filled the room. Even those from a deeply religious belief said they approved of and loved the service.” – A   

… “I would like to express a sincere ‘thank you’ for your beautiful memorial to Dad, and the time you spent with us preparing it. I found the two hours conversation we shared on Tuesday evening to have been very uplifting, and it made me even more appreciative of my remarkable father. It also emphasised that the family and laughter were key to him, and I feel sure he would have approved of the way we smiled and chuckled when we recounted various tales.  It was both remarkable and moving that you managed to pull together our anecdotes and facts into the memorial that you delivered on the day. It really captured his personality and values and was a fitting tribute.” – P

… “We are all very grateful for the way you put together our precious memories and presented them with such sensitivity to our needs and desires. It was a perfect picture and celebration of his life and a beautifully, moving goodbye that we never want to forget.” – J, J, A L, & K

… “Everyone was very pleased with the content and delivery of the Celebration. I’m sure the British Humanist Association will have found a few more supporters now.” – T, J & J

… “Thanks too for organising everything so well. We could not have wished for a better service and it was exactly as mother would have wished it.” – R

… “You helped us get through a very difficult day and also helped us to make it as enjoyable as possible. Everyone commented on how good it was and how it helped them.” – J