"Many thanks for making the occasion so beautiful and for the script
which my friends and I will treasure forever."
Daughter, Derby
"Thank you so much for the way you delivered the service - it was just
right. I have had many positive comments about how right it was and how
lovely your were when speaking to everyone - professional yet extremely
compassionate."
Wife, Breaston
"The service was exactly as wanted it - very personal and appropriate"
Family, Barton in Fabis
"Thank you so very much for the beautifully presentation of my daughter's
life. Every single person who attended mentioned how impressed they
were. The service gave us all the comfort and courage required"
Mother, Sherwood
"Thank you so much for making the Naming day so special"
Family, Long Eaton
"The kind things you said, and the smiles the words raised, made it
a bit easier to bear. We are very grateful to you for your compassion
and kindness. God bless."
Sister, Ireland
"Thank you for writing and performing Kira's baby-naming for us. The
way you thoughtfully represented our feelings and wishes for our daughter
with our family and friends present will stay with us always .To have
a unique script and ceremony makes significant occasions so meaningful."
Parents, Peterborough
"I would recommend Laura Read very highly. She made me feel like a friend
from the first time we met. Also, with thanks to Laura I did not fall
to pieces as much. She gave me the confidence and courage to get through
the day."
Mother, Bestwood
"It was important to us that the ceremony should capture something of
his essential spirit and we all believe that it did because of the
way you conducted it; with sensitivity and warmth. Many of the people who
attended have said how much they appreciated the ceremony and how well
it fitted the man"
Family, Cropwell Bishop
"The proceedings were brilliantly presented and fitting to the occasion.
You offered us a personal and very friendly service, so good our guests
actually thought we had written it ourselves! You took time to listen
and understand, you made it our day and it showed."
Partners, Derbyshire
"Just a note to thank you for the lovely service. Everyone who attended
said how much they enjoyed it (for a funeral). My cousin, a Jehovah's
Witness, said he enjoyed the service and that it would not offend anyone
of any particular religion (he carries out weddings and funerals himself).
So compliments all round to you."
Son, Chilwell
"Thank you for helping us to give our mother such a beautiful and thoughtful
final farewell. All your additional touches did not go unnoticed and
were much appreciated."
Daughter, Beeston
"Thank you for everything you have done for us during this sad time.
You made everything a lot easier to bear. We feel you helped us to give
Mum the send off she deserved."
Family, Netherfield
Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony you gave my brother. You
managed to instil a sense of calm and peace into a very upsetting day
for my family and myself and I am eternally grateful to you for that.
Brother, Netherlands
"All the arrangements of the ceremony were professionally and sympathetically
organised. I am extremely impressed."
Son, Aspley