Comments About My Ceremonies
Comments Sent to Me:
It’s lovely when people take the trouble to write and tell me how pleased they have been with the ceremony I have taken – it tells me that I have got it just right, which is what I always hope
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“A truly lovely gentleman. Mark is professional, patient and extremely compassionate. He conducted my Dad’s funeral service perfectly. He was attentive to all of our needs and wishes, and he went above and beyond to provide us with a wonderful tribute to my Dad.
Mark’s attention to detail was remarkable and he communicated with us every step of the way. The words Mark spoke have given us comfort and direction at the most difficult time in our lives.
Thank you Mark, I hope you are always greeted with the same warmth and kindness that you afforded our family.” (October 2024)
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“Please may I thank you for all your help and support preparing and delivering […]’s farewell. The service was everything I wanted for her.
I was very gratefully for your presence whilst I was at the lectern.
I have received very positive comments from many of the guests
Your flexibility to meet my family’s wishes and your supportive and calming nature whilst we organised the event were very well received.” (September 2024)
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“Just wanted to say a massive thankyou for my husband’s service. It was exactly how I wanted it and you portrayed him as the true person he was.” (April 2024)
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“A very compassionate man. Spoke about my husband as if he had known him years. Very friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend him.“ (April 2024)
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“Mark Taylor is a person you can talk to and made the whole process a pleasant one. Willing to listen and to also suggest adding some lovely poems, which we did.
Highly recommended.” (April 2024)
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“Inevitably there was little time for the family to say how grateful we were for the way in which you conducted today’s service. You should know that just about everyone present told us that they thought it was a beautiful service… very personal and very […] and that you had done a great job. On behalf of […], […] and myself thank you.” (April 2024)
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“Mark is a compassionate person who gathers the deceased’s background and family memories, and has a genuine talent for creating the perfect tribute.
If you are unsure of the required content, he has great experience of the reasons people select this type of funeral and has a library of suitable quotes, poems, music, etc. which he is more than happy to share.
We had mourners who came from different religious backgrounds and Mark’s gentle explanation of the Humanist service and Mom’s beliefs, set their minds at rest, while respecting within his service and tribute, those of faith, by including a time for reminiscence or prayer.
Eminently approachable, but professional at all times.” (March 2024)
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“Thank you so much for this [funeral script] and I was going to write to you today to thank you for all you did to make the day go well. Your words and the poems were just right.” (July 2023)
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“Thank you for leading yesterday’s services for my uncle […], and for managing the time pressure.” (July 2023)
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“Thank you for the kind and compassionate way in which you managed the Memorial Celebration for my sister” (May 2023)
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“Thank you Mark for the lovely service you performed for my husband […]. Everyone commented on it, saying it was lovely, so thank you again […]“ (February 2023)
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“Now we are a few days on from the funeral we wanted to say thank you again! We both felt you put together a lovely service and there have been so many people who have also commented on this and how well you spoke.
I am well aware of the responsibility you hold when you take on this task and I really felt you did this with huge respect and skill… not an easy task!” (January 2023)
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“Thankyou for your support and [the] wonderful service you gave. It was very appropriate for […] and everyone agreed that it was the best of services.” (January 2023)
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“Thank you so much for today.
The whole family and friends felt that today was exceptional.
You truly have a gift for representing and supporting families and loved ones at one of the most difficult times of their lives.
My dad would have really liked you too.” (January 2023)
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“I felt comforted by Mark and the way the ceremony was conducted – Thank You Mark.” (January 2023)
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“You did a fabulous job and put all of the family at ease during our difficult time.” (January 2023)
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“Thank you once again for your valuable contribution yesterday; considering you’d never met my mother, you were able to convey a warmth and affection for her so effectively” (January 2023)
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“Wonderful ceremony which completely reflected my brother’s life.” (September 2022)
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“[…]’s final journey was a difficult day for me but also a wonderful celebration led by you. [Several] people said it’s the best funeral they had attended!
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“… I realise that the service was perfect because of you. … thank you for everything – the effort you put into the service, taking the time to get to know us, your compassion, making us aware of [the funeral directors] and your professionalism. It has uplifted me at a difficult time.” (January 2022)
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“Thank you Mark, I thought it was an excellent service, very comforting and straightforward. [Dad] would have enjoyed it, I’m sure.” (Anne HB – November 2021)
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“It was a lovely ceremony, exactly what my husband wanted as he planned it with the celebrant.” (October 2021)
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“At this sad time, Mark listened, was sympathetic and professional on his visit. At the ceremony he was clear and defined and did exactly what I wanted for my wife’s service. Thank you Mark.” (September 2021)
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“I wanted to say thank you again for today. Me and my sister […] thought it was a beautifully worded tribute and it made the day uplifting and positive.” (June 2021)
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“Mark did his research thoroughly, finding things out about […] that I was not aware of. Extremely well presented. THANK YOU.” (March 2021)
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“It was very personal, relevant and touching. It was a true celebration of my mother and her life. Excellent. Considered. Lovely.” (March 2021)
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“My first experience of a humanist ceremony and I was impressed.” (March 2021)
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“Thanks for an amazing job yesterday, it was a perfect ending for a perfect woman. From all in attendance yesterday a massive thank you.” (March 2021)
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“Most of all, thank you so much for such a lovely service for my mum. It was excellent and very true and touching. I really appreciated it so much and have had time to read it. All I can say is thank you but it is heartfelt” (March 2021)
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“We’ve had feedback from people both there in person and watching the live-stream. A friend who lives in France was especially impressed and said it was the most personal and one of the truest to the person funerals she has ever attended and loved the bit where you said about it not mattering whether you have religious faith or not – everyone is included.” (December 2020)
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“It was really really nice and I am so glad that I got to work with you on the content. To meet you on the day and for you to do the service for me and for […] was an honour and a privilege. Everyone I spoke to all said it was the most fitting of send off for […] and he would have approved. For each and everyone that came I know the service and the words spoken at some point they were touched individually as a moment in time by what was was said and the facemasks helped hide the tears.” (December 2020)
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“I want to personally THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for what you did for […] on Tuesday, it was absolutely perfect in every way and, whilst I had absolute trust and confidence in what you would do and say on Tuesday and, as I and seen the order of service and knew what you would say and when, the actual ceremony was perfect, your pace of words, your compassion and your personality stood out and shone like a beacon.” (December 2020)
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“We all remarked that it was just what he would have wanted, unstuffy yet thoughtful and reflective. I know that this is your ‘job’ as such, but this ‘job’ carries a great deal of responsibility. Please know that you definitely delivered!” (October 2020)
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“The service was wonderful and everyone commented on how personal it was to my dad. We all thank you Mark” (September 2020)
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“We couldn’t have wished for more and it was a fitting tribute to my Dad.” (September 2020)
“Hi Mark, On behalf of the family I would like to thank you for the wonderful service you gave for our
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mother. It was so lovely, light and informal, just how our mom would have wanted it. Many thanks, […]” (June 2020)
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“Thank you for all you did for us. We thought the ceremony was absolutely spot on and have had numerous people saying very positive things.” (February 2020)
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“We have received many complimentary remarks and expressions of enjoyment from those who attended […]’s funeral, which referred to your handling of the ceremony and I pass that on to you with my own thanks and appreciation.” (February 2020)
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Ask me for advice or assistance
I am always happy to answer any questions you may have about ceremonies or arrangements.
Ask me anything and I will do my best to help and advise – I respond to every contact and always do my best to answer any questions about anything. Please contact me by telephone or email.
Mobile: 07779 187384
Home: 01543 264602
email: mark.taylor@humanistceremonies.org.uk
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