Testimonials from families and couples in Northumberland and North East

Two women hug and hold each other in a tulip flower field on a sunny day.

“Absolutely beautiful, tender, warm, hopeful, joyous”

Hannah and Mandy

A person with darker skin is holding the hand of a person with lighter skin, placing a wedding ring on their finger. The person with darker skin is wearing a ring on their finger as well.

“Warm, romantic, tender … and funny”

Ian

Colorful card with the text 'A GREAT BIG THANK YOU' on a pink background.

“Just a wee thank you for your passion writing Saoirse’s naming ceremony. It meant the world to us and you made it every bit how we hoped, and more.”

Sarah-Kate, Ed and Saoirse

Bright yellow bananas with black speckles and tips, arranged around the phrase 'Thanks a bunch!' written in bold black letters on a white background.

“Thank you so much for all your hard work. The service was everything, and more than I planned to have for Astrid. I think she would having been looking on from wherever she is with a smile on her face. Everybody was so complimentary on how you ran the whole event, and I’m glad that all her close friends and work colleagues had the chance to say goodbye and feel involved in her passing”

Cian

Path through woodland, a natural memorial for loved ones

Good morning David. Thank you so so SO much for giving us the most fantastic ceremony. It was everything we wanted and more. So many guests came to us to say how great it was, how personal and also how humourous. Ed's uncle said it was the best ceremony he'd ever been to! You really did give us everything we wanted. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. We had the best day ever x

Gemma and Ed

“Thank you so much for making mum’s memorial such a special day, full of wonderful memories. We are truly grateful for everything you have done to make this a day of joy and love.”

Lorna and Sam

Frosted backlit saxifrage to remember a much loved wife, friend and colleague

I’m back home and slowly decompressing, but just wanted to say again on behalf of me and my family thank you so much for yesterday, you captured and celebrated Mum’s life and memory perfectly.

For some attending it was their first experience of a humanist ceremony and they were very much converts. They loved how the focus, rightly, was just on Mum, as it should be.

We also had a lovely wake at Riverdale, with so many people from different chapters of Mum’s life turning up. It was a joy to see and know how much mum was loved. I think Bob Marley is getting cranked up in a few households today.

Thanks again and all the best for the future

Jamie

Gemma and Ed after their wedding, with celebrant David Moon