Here are some things people have said about the funerals I’ve delivered for them..

‘I wanted to thank you for your service today. Your words and delivery were something both my sister and I could not have come up with. You gave Mum a very poignant and fitting send off that was appreciated by everyone we spoke to after the ceremony. Many, many thanks again for what you have done for us today.’ A son and daughter.

‘We would like to thank you for the way you wrote and spoke about Mum. We have had lots of messages saying how beautifully you told a little of her life.’ A daughter and a daughter-in-law.

‘I wanted to say a big warm giant thank you for telling our story of B and just how special she is. You were absolutely brilliant, you spoke as though you knew B personally and I wasn't the only one to notice. So many family and friends have told us what a brilliant lady you are and that you had B down to a T. Just as B was empathetic and caring, I see those strengths in you. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart, you made the day shine in such a sad dark time’ A mother.

'Thank you for the lovely way you conducted D’s ceremony yesterday. It was much appreciated by everyone and I just wanted to thank you again’. A wife.

‘Thank you so much Jessica for the service today. It was absolutely wonderful and you did our family and my dad proud. I can’t thank you enough.’ A daughter.

‘Thank you for yesterday.  It was a lovely service and you spoke so clearly and we could hear every word, a rare occurrence these days! Everyone commented on how well you spoke and what a perfect send off it was for H.  You picked up so much about H from when you were talking to us and put it all together so well.  Thank you too for putting us at our ease and helping us to relax and listen and take in the service. Words cannot adequately express how much you helped us and how much we appreciated you. We were very lucky to have you!’ A brother.

‘Thank you for so many things. You encapsulated every emotion not only that we feel about K, but that we hoped others would feel too. The ceremony spoke of love, and a joyous celebration. So many people spoke in awe of your role as our celebrant, with your calm and measured presentation, and the deep understanding you showed of K, her life and death. We are so appreciative of your care and professional sensitivity. The dignity and charm you brought to your gentle and reflective words will be forever etched in our memories.’ A mother.

‘I just wanted to thank you for the way you conducted Mum’s service. It was a beautiful service and many people that I have spoken to since have commented on how lovely it all was and how eloquent and sincere you were in delivering the service. I am truly fortunate to have had you as my celebrant and I really couldn’t have asked for a better send off for Mum so thank you again from the bottom of my heart.’ A daughter.

‘We all wanted to thank you so much for dealing with the tougher aspects of R’s struggles, we thought that you worded that perfectly. We were all moved, especially my mum.’ A sister.

‘Jessica Thank you. You spoke about M so beautifully, made her sound like the lovely person she was. You have done yourself proud.’ A sister.

‘I just wanted to say a massive thank you for today. You did my Dad proud.’ A son.

‘Thank you so much for today. It was very special and was a lovely send off for my mum. Everyone commented on what a lovely service you gave.’ A son.

‘Thank you for the service that you delivered for B. It was amazing and we have received so many lovely comments about how you "captured" the true B in your words.’ A brother.

‘I would like to thank you once again on behalf of my family for a great service yesterday, there were lots of comments afterwards about how well you presented the service and how much they actually enjoyed it. One comment was that it was the best funeral they had been to.’ A son.

‘Just wanted to thank you again for everything you did for us. You spoke so warmly … and really helped us to give S the best send-off we could have hoped for. We will always be grateful for your part in all of this.’ A brother.

‘I just wanted to say a massive thank you for the way you conducted mum’s celebration last week. You managed to capture her perfectly and hit the perfect tone. Lots of people spoke to me afterwards and all said the same thing.  So thank you, you made a difficult day that little bit easier.’ A daughter.

‘Thank you so much Jessica for yesterday. So many people commented on how good you were and how well you summed my mum up. Thank you.’ A son.

‘On behalf of myself and the rest of our family, we would like to say a  big thankyou to you for the really lovely service you gave to dad yesterday, it was amazing. Everyone said to us after what a lovely service and wake it was, so thankyou again Jessica’. A daughter.

‘Thanks so much for all your efforts yesterday. You really encapsulated Mum's life and that made a difficult day more bearable for all of us. K, my brother and dad in particular wanted me to pass on their thanks to you. Many thanks once again.  Mum really would have liked you.’ A son.

‘I’d just like to thank you for the beautiful service yesterday. Your kind words were very moving and described P so well. All our family and P’s friends said how lovely the service was.’ A sister.