Testimonials

Warm and dignified

""Thank you so very much for the service. I’m not very good with words but the way you spoke was with so much warmth. I have had a message from a life long friend of xxx who watched on webcam and I would like to share that with you. Thank you so much again: [message] “… It was a dignified and fitting farewell and a true reflection of the life she lived. Special thanks go to the Independent Celebrant who spoke so warmly and brought xxx’s story vividly to light… ". "

-September 2026

Lovely caring service

"“Hello Una, This is just a short message to say to you. Thank you very much for your lovely and caring service at xxx`s funeral, and also your help and advice both before and after after the funeral, it was and is very much appreciated. I must apologise for the time it has taken me to contact you, but I seem to have so much running about to do and I don't know where the time has gone. Everyone who attended the service commented how nice and personal it was so thank you once again.
On a lighter note I have booked an appointment with Roberts to pre pay for my funeral and I told them the response to your service ie how everyone said how nice it was, so Natalie said I will book Una for your funeral, I laughed and said I hope Una has retired before I need a celebrant but I am sure you are down for it.” "

-April. 2026

Empathy, Professionalism, Dignified

"I just wanted to say a proper ‘thank you’ for officiating at xxx’s service. So many of the people who attended or watched the stream have commented on how dignified and heart-warming they found it, in particular xxx’s niece ... who watched it live from Canada said how beautiful it was. The service was one of the final things I could do for xxx and, with your empathy and professionalism, together with Darren Unsworth’s gentle guidance on the day, I feel the service did him justice "

-April. 2026

Respect and Compassion

““I would like to thank you wholeheartedly for the wonderful service you delivered for xxx last week. You were so caring and compassionate and made a very difficult day bearable. So many people commented afterwards saying it was the most beautiful service they had ever attended and they were right. I have watched the service a couple of times since the day and am in awe of the respect and compassion you showed to xxx and to me and my family. …With much love & respect”.

-Oct. 2025

Our Hearts Lifted

“““… I had plans of sending you a card at least for the beautiful way you handled my brother’s story and for your support. Many people said afterwards that xxx’s life was captured perfectly, interesting and sometimes exciting stories yes but also that core of kindness and altruism that ran through him. To celebrate a person’s life in half an hour is quite a task but you did it with just the right lightness so that we could leave the room with our hearts lifted a little. Thank you also for encouraging me to read out the poem, it was difficult physically (and did you hear my heart alarm go off shortly afterwards! 🫣😂) but I am so glad I did, it helped me say goodbye to my big brother. From the moment you answered my slightly panicked phone call to the final words you lifted a huge pressure off me, and my Dad keeps saying how perfect the funeral was, it gave him great comfort. You did all this while having pressures of your own. So thank you, a sincere and grateful thank you (and for the card which is still up). My kindest and warmest wishes to you”.

-Oct. 2025

Above and Beyond

"We would like to thank-you for your wonderful support over this past few weeks and thoughtful words yesterday, not only at the Crematorium, but in the beautiful card.

We felt that the service was just perfect for my Mum.

Your kindness and empathy eased what was a difficult time for us and we truly appreciate that.

We had a lovely Afternoon Tea ..., which is what Mum wanted, it’s such a lovely setting and the staff were very friendly.

Many people said to us how wonderful you were and they are of course right. You truly do go above and beyond so thank-you again and all our very best wishes."

- February 2025

Couldn't have picked anyone better...

"Thank you so much for the service you did for dad. We couldn’t have picked anyone better to do it. A massive thank you for finding the fireman’s prayer, it was perfect. I have to admit I was ok til you read that out and then I was gone. We have had several people this afternoon saying they want you to do their funeral so that speaks volumes. Thank you for your kindness and your lovely card at this sad time”. Mark, Nadine and Sophie (permission given for names)."

- July 2024

Reassured

"Thank you so much for everything you did to make xxx's funeral such a memorable day. As soon as I had spoken to you I felt reassured that all would be well. The family enjoyed reminiscing with you about their mum and the service captured her character perfectly. So many people told me afterwards how appropriate they felt the service was for xxx. We are very grateful for your kindness and professionalism throughout, which helped make a difficult time more bearable. With best wishes from me and the whole family!"

- May 2024

Beautiful and Sensitive

"I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you for the very beautiful and sensitive way that you conducted the service and the eulogy for xxx today. Everyone commented afterwards how beautiful it was and how you had really captured the essence of his personality. You did such a wonderful job, thank you. We would also like to thank you for the very lovely and thoughtful card you gave us with the meaningful poem about the farmer, it is very much appreciated. Take care of yourself and I hope all goes well for you. You will be in my prayers."

- February 2024

Breath-taking, Exceptional and Uplifting

"This is a big thank you from me to you for all the help, care, and attention you provided to me and my family as our Celebrant and yesterday at our Aunt's funeral. Your involvement has been exceptional and very much appreciated. From the limited information I could provide and the sketchy timeline I gave, you delivered a breath-taking, caring celebration of Gladys's life and a brilliant, cheerful, uplifting eulogy. (I was so relieved when you even included Gladys's neighbour Jean in the eulogy when she turned up unexpectedly). It was so special for her and me and showed the unique connection and personal touch you achieve for your customers. You took me/the family under your wing and guided me/us every step of the way. I will always appreciate and thank you for that. Gladys is at peace, and I can remember the day with sadness and also lots of good memories, thanks to you."

- November 2023

You are a credit to your profession

"I am sending you these few words to say a heartfelt thank you from myself and my family for the beautiful service which you conducted for my beloved xxx. Your words were spoken from the heart but also in a most professional manner. The service was commented on by many of the mourners. It was faultless and touched the hearts of many of our family and friends. You are a credit to your profession.
Life is slowly resembling a little more normality for us all, but as with any loss of a loved one it will take time to come to terms with. Thank you also for the card with the little poem about the robin. My husband loved robins and he often had one of them perched on the garden bench where he used to work so it was very fitting. I thank you again for all you did for us, and you have my gratitude and my best wishes."

- September 2023

How lovely the service was

"Good Morning Una!

"I just wanted to thank you on behalf of myself and all of my family for the wonderful service you gave for Dad and us yesterday, absolutely everyone commented on how lovely it was, and thank you for the card it meant a lot when mum read it. Everyone has been so thoughtful and kind over the last few weeks and I know for sure we have all done dad proud he would have been over the moon with everything. Thank you again for making it such a special day which we will all remember forever.

From all of the xxx Clan!!"

- July 2023

You captured Grandad so well within your eulogy

"I was going to send you an email today to say thank you so much for everything. You captured Grandad so well within your eulogy and everyone said how much it was a lovely tribute to him. It was really lovely to have the space to celebrate his life and think about him. I also had so much feedback on how lovely the apache blessing was, so thank you again for all the work you put into it – and for the lovely card that you brought, it was very thoughtful."

- Memorial Service – June 2023

Dedication and Seamless Service

"My Mum and I wanted to email to say thank you for the lovely service yesterday. So many people have been in touch who watched the webcast, and everyone who was there made a point of saying, what a good send off it was. We really appreciated your dedication to providing a fitting tribute to my dad. You took such care to really try to get to know the kind of person he was when you came to see us (and on a Saturday, too!) and distilled it into a great eulogy. Everything was seamless and we felt so well looked after and in safe hands. Lots of people commented on how much they admired your delivery and manner, with a lovely balance between the funny stories about my dad and the very sombre occasion. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness throughout the whole process. Lots of people said xxx couldn't have had a better send off, and we agree! As my cousin said, "He'd have loved it. Shame he had to miss it." We really feel it was what my dad wanted, and we're grateful for all your efforts to make that happen. You even secured good weather! Many thanks again for all your hard work and kindness. It is very, very much appreciated at this tough time. You've made a difficult process as easy as I think it could be."

- April 2023

One of the best services...

"We would just like to say thank you again for conducting mum’s funeral yesterday, everyone agreed it was a lovely service and when I spoke to mum’s best friend, Jenny last night she and another friend who watched it in Kent both agreed that it was one of the best services they have seen and that was mainly down to you, so thank you again for helping us give mum the send off she deserved, I believe it was exactly how she would have wanted it. Also, thank you for the card and your kind words, it was very touching and thoughtful."

- March 2023

Best Celebrant

"Thank you very much for sending this [Eulogy, poem and comments gathered on their loved one] through to us. I have shared it with the family and everyone has been very moved by the comments I must say a big thank you Una for such a lovely service. Everyone was very moved and felt very included. As our daughter said, you were “the best celebrant they had seen in a long time”, so well done you and thank you for your many kindnesses and such a lovely service."

- March 2023 - Client and family watched via the webcast

Professional, approachable and courteous

"We just wanted to send you a message to express our appreciation for our big day. We couldn't have hoped for a warmer, more professional or organised Celebrant. It was perfect, your delivery radiated love and just the right amount of humour to make myself Mick and our guests feel comfortable and immersed in the whole celebratory experience. When I walked down the aisle towards Michael, seeing you alongside my husband dissolved my nerves instantly.

Thankyou for spending the time to get to know who we really are and helping us to plan the perfect service. We felt a lot of love in the Tipi and it really led us into the perfect day!!

Lots of magical memories..."

- Emma and Michael’s Wedding 25th May 2024

Professional, approachable and courteous

"My now husband had lost his dad and Una was the lovely celebrant who took the service.

Fast forward a year and we got engaged and found a venue. To our surprise, Una was the recommended, and only, celebrant whose details the venue provided us with. After a conversation, my now husband decided that it was meant to be to have Una preside over our day, as if in some way, his dad would be present. It really was the best decision.

Una was professional whilst always being approachable and courteous to our wants and wishes. Una was able to make our day beyond special. Her attention to detail and listening abilities, to her suggestions, one of which [was] the tie banding, which we used, our guests fed back to us how much they loved and had never seen before.

We would and have highly recommended Una to everyone."

- Caroline and Kev – 16.9.2023

Warmth, Personality and Professionalism

"Una, thank you so much for providing an incredible wedding service here at Pinewood. Your care, attention to detail & professionalism were all very clear to see, but it was your warmth & personality which made your ceremony so personal & special.

Feedback about you, from many of the wedding guests was so positive. You created a very personal, fun, & loving service, especially for the couple & their family & we know that this was very much appreciated.

We are happy to highly recommend you as a wedding celebrant to all our wedding couples, planning to hold their wedding celebrations here. We very much look forward to working along side you, to help many other couples experience a truly unique & personal experience.

We’re sure that you will become part for the fixtures & fittings here! See you at the next one! And thanks once again."

- Dave & Kerry Woodhead
(Owners of Pinewood Park in Scarborough) – Wedding 16.9.2023

Funerals

Warm and dignified

Approved and captured her

Beautiful and perfect

Lovely caring service

Empathy, Professionalism, Dignified

Made a difficult day very special

So much about mum with humour and reflection

Beautiful service and wonderful celebration

A beautiful day

You seemed like you knew her so well

Kind and sympathetic

Professional and caring

Moving

Truly Amazing

Respect and Compassion

Our Hearts Lifted

Keep doing this lovely work

Brilliant Service

Couldn't Have Done It Without You

Wonderful Service

You listened carefully

Above and Beyond

Beautiful Service

Perfect

Good mix of religious and memories of dad's life

Couldn't have picked anyone better...

Truly compassionate

Reassured

Special and personal

Heartfelt

Very much appreciated, at home and abroad

Beautiful and Sensitive

Beautiful Service

Such a happy hour and one we will never forget

Breath-taking, Exceptional and Uplifting

Heartwarming and personal

You are a credit to your profession

A special lady

Faultless

Comforting Service

Sensitive and Perfect

Thank you for making it so special

How lovely the service was

You captured Grandad so well within your eulogy

Dedication and Seamless Service

Love and Warmth

You have done both my Mum and Dad Proud!

One of the best services...

Heartfelt

Best Celebrant

Very caring, sensitive and compassionate

We truly appreciated the warmth and kindness of your words

I'm sure that my Mum was looking down smiling

I cannot thank you enough

Thank you

Weddings and Civil Ceremonies

Professional, approachable and courteous

Professional, approachable and courteous

Warmth, Personality and Professionalism