Testimonials From Satisfied Clients
The ceremony is the heart of any official event and so it has to be right. Be it for a funeral/celebration of life or a wedding or naming day, it is what sets the tone for the whole event. Please read below to check out what people have thought of the ceremonies I have written and delivered.
'Willow was confident, had great projection and engaged everyone in the room so we could all hear and felt included. She summed up Gary within the first 30 seconds with a lovely sense of humour. Her story telling skills were evident, she was so warm and friendly and captured Gary superbly. It was 110% accurate and just captured the essence of Gary and his life. She was gentle but engaging and so understanding when I got upset in our first meeting.'
Cathy (Best friend of Gary)
'Willow is an utterly competent and truly professional celebrant. Her kind nature and confidence brings comfort in grief. I hold no doubt that she will be a sterling recommendation to your future families. '
Henry Akehurst (Funeral Director, Ellis Bros. Family Funeral Directors)
' I watched the live streaming of Jane’s funeral, which was often unbearably moving. I thought you were a perfect celebrant, you handled it with such calm and sensitivity. It can't have been easy but you made us feel in very safe hands - you were absolutely the right person. I hope you got some time to recover afterwards.'
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Annie R
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Your script for my brother’s funeral couldn’t have been better, thank you. Thanks for everything, everyone very happy with the service.Â
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Colchester Crematorium. John J Smith Funeral Services
Mick Green
Dear Willow,
I cannot thank you enough for making the day so absolutely perfect for us….so many people were singing your praises ..they felt that you told Nigel's life story as if you were part of the family and had grown up with him.
…Thank you once again from me and my family for making Nigel’s farewell so memorable for us all.
…rest assured I will be recommending you to anyone I know who needs a celebrant whatever the occasion!
(Wendy C for her husband)
Wendy C
...I can't stop thinking about it. I don't know how you did it. All the elements you brought together - it was like a party. And the way you kept me listening in that beautiful setting of the garden. I usually think, "Oh get on with it, but I didn't get bored once!"
Phil B (Guest at Celebration of life in client's garden - with person in their decorated cardboard coffin present)
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with comments, suggestions or questions. I always love hearing from past, present and prospective clients.
Testimonials From Satisfied Clients
‘Thanks Willow.
You were marvellous and commented on by a lot of people at the wake.’
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Ben Shove for the funeral of his mother Margaret Shove. (CO-OP Funeral Service Wimpole Road, Colchester, Essex.
Willow was the celebrant at the funeral of my wife Jane. She was perfect. The conversations before the day were detailed but sensitive and the communication with me and the Funeral Directors was flawless. On the day itself, Willow’s calmness set the perfect tone. Jane’s funeral was mainly at home but also partly at a crematorium. Willow was very happy to be flexible in the face of these slightly unusual arrangements.
The funeral was full of love and happiness as well as the inevitable sadness. Willow was a very big part of a special day celebrating my lovely wife.
(Ellis Bros Funeral Service, Hastings)