We chose Judy to be the celebrant for my mother's funeral, and I am so glad and grateful we did!
The kindness, compassion and thought Judy showed us as a grieving family was exceptional. From the moment we met Judy, she took the time to get to know our mother's story and chose exactly the right, beautiful words which captured her essence.
The funeral process was totally alien to our family, but it felt like Judy took us by the hand and guided us through what was the toughest days of our lives to date.
On the day, Judy could not have been any more respectful as she continued to lead us and my mother's friends and family through the ceremony.
Judy struck exactly the right balance between humour, solemnity and passion. As she spoke about our mother's dreams and achievements, everyone who was in attendance felt as though Judy had known our mother in life. She made the experience so much more personal, so much easier to bear and did so with so much compassion, professionalism and pride.
From beginning to end, Judy made us feel held, seen and expressed our love in a way that was unique, quirky and beautiful... Just like our Mum.
It now feels like Judy is a part of our mother's story and that is such a good, good thing.
Hi Judy,
Just wanted to say a huge thank you again, I feel so honoured that you were able to join us for saying goodbye to both Mum and Dad, you had the perfect feel for them both and they would have loved you to bits.
When H next visits we would like to treat you to afternoon tea.
The service was just perfect, we honestly could not have wished for anything to be different.
With all our love and a big virtual hug from me
(I conducted their Dad’s service in August and the following April they asked me to conduct their Mum’s funeral. Two very different services that reflected each person’s personality and beliefs)
KS
Judy was an amazing celebrant in the most difficult of circumstances. My wife passed away just after Christmas and with two young boys, it was always going to be difficult to set the right tone. We wanted the service to be both celebratory but reflective; Judy conducted the service with aplomb and a warmth that everyone commented on. Prior to the actual service, Judy’s attention to detail and thoughtfulness made everything so much easier. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Thank you for my Mum’s Funeral
Judy you were absolutely fantastic, I would like to say thank from the bottom of my heart. Judy you really did us proud at a difficult time. My mum would really have approved, the service was a true reflection of my mum, I felt as if you knew my mum. Xx
Thank you Judy,
I speak for all of us when I say, you excelled yourself with the whole service and the obvious preparation before hand. With your help we gave dad a great send off and one that I believe he would have been very proud. Thank you from us all.
Warmest regards
S
Hello Judy,
I just wanted to thank you once again for conducting such a caring and thoughtful service for Mum on Wednesday.
It has been lovely to sit quietly and take a moment to read through the service. Beautiful. thank you again, kind regards and best wishes
J and family
Thank you so much Judy, I'm so happy to have received the order of service.
I've just re-read it and thought beautiful, meaning, and powerful words. Thank you again Judy for everything xx
Good morning Judy,
Just want to say a big thank you for yesterday, when you spoke I saw my life unfolding before my eyes. You really made the occasion bearable, it’s so difficult trying to put in words how comfortable, and at ease, your words made me feel.
It’s such a shame that it takes moments like yesterday to meet someone so caring, like yourself, and so easy to listen to.
Once again Judy thank you very very very much for all your help getting me through this hard patch in my life.
Kind wishes
JA
Thank you so much Judy. Really pleased with both the eulogies you did for us. You did both of our parents proud and grateful for all your help during this crazy two months.
(I conducted their father’s funeral in March and just two weeks later I received the call to take their mum’s funeral. It was a very emotional service!)
NG
Hello Judy
I just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you once again for performing such a lovely personal service today for my Grandma.
I know how much my family appreciated all your efforts to make it such a perfect send off for her which you definitely achieved.
Thank you for all your kind words.
With very best wishes
LH
Good morning Judy,
I have just discovered your email re the Eulogy. I am very happy with the way you have expressed the essentials of our lives together. My goodness that turned on the waterworks!
Thanks again for your lovely introduction.
MW
Thank you Judy. It will be nice to file (the presentation copy of the service) away and save.
You really have been so lovely over the past four weeks and I thank you for that and for delivering a beautiful service yesterday.
With best wishes
JG
Judy, A massive thank you for everything you have done.
I have had so many people comment on how lovely and personal the service was and that it wasn't the normal dull funeral that they are used to. D would have been really pleased with it.
Many thanks
M
