Funeral Services
Saying goodbye to someone you love is always a hard thing to do.
Together we can create a service that truly reflects the person you have lost.
I will meet with you and your family, at a time and place that suits you best, to listen to stories of your loved one and paint a picture of who they were.
Let me hold your hand and guide your family through this tough time.
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Kind Words
On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to thank you for performing as celebrant at Mum's funeral on Friday.
The service was beautifully done and just as mum would have wanted. Your kindness, calm presence and treasured words on the day, helped to ensure that we were able to give mum a dignified and respectful farewell.
Jane Watkinson
It was a tremendous ceremony with you officiating the proceedings my only feedback would be please don't change a thing as the ceremony flowed extremely well. Thank you very much for taking the time to help when needed and arriving well before time to make us comfortable Thank you Danielle for all you have done.
Visiting people in their home is a wonderful service. Where possible, I would encourage you to keep that going. For us it was about Mary being comfortable and home was the best place at that time.
Listening - you are a fabulous listener. It sounds simple, but listening and hearing are important skills, which you possess. For you to be able to spend limited time with a family and understand the essence of the person they are discussing is a special gift.
Follow up and patience - your follow up with us was great. We also appreciated your patience while we read drafts and made slight changes.
On the day:
Firstly, you looked lovely. Professional, but like you were a part of the day, part of the group farewelling Bob.
Your opening line or two - I can't remember exactly what you said but I remember thinking 'she's good'. You didn't proclaim to know Bob. You said something like ... from speaking with Bob's family I have come to know ...
I do not like going to a celebration of life where the person facilitating the day speaks like they have known the person for life. You didn't do that. You shared words that you had heard and understood to build an image of Bob and you made it clear from the start that is was a pleasure to meet Bob's family and learn a bit about his life. Honest and transparent. That's what you were.
Building in bits about Bob's life throughout the service was clever and made it seem natural. It flowed. At no stage did you speak for too long because of the clever way planned the service.
Gathering what people are saying is a great idea. I know it supports timing, but it also supports the family to know what is going to be said. Surprises on the day could add to the emotions people are already experiencing.
You worked well with White Ladies. Your role and theirs was seamless. The language of invitation is good.
Last but not least, when Mary asked you if you'd like to see a picture of Bob, you said yes but also added that you usually do not get to see a photo until the day. I am not sure if that helped you write for Bob, but it could be something you consider, asking to see a photo, if it helped you.
Anyway, as you have read, we were super impressed with your service. I have said many times in the past week that it takes a special person to do particular jobs, and your job is one of those.
Thank you again Danielle.
All the best growing your business.