“I just wanted to write and sincerely thank you for the beautiful way you captured the essence of Dad, Graham Read, in your opening yesterday. From the moment you began speaking, it was clear how much care and thought you had put into truly understanding who he was. You expressed exactly what we had hoped for — warmth, humanity, and a genuine appreciation of the gentleman he was. It never felt clinical or distant; instead, it felt personal, heartfelt, and deeply respectful. You gave him the dignity and recognition he so deserved.

Hearing your words immediately put me at ease. In what could have felt overwhelming, I instead felt comforted and relieved, knowing Dad’s story was being told with such authenticity and kindness. That meant more to us than I can properly put into words.

Thank you also for the support you gave us throughout the service — both in the lead-up and on the day itself. Your calm presence and gentle guidance helped carry us through our tributes and the entire ceremony. We are so grateful for the way you managed everything with such grace and compassion. We truly appreciate the time, care and understanding you gave to honouring Dad’s life. It made a very difficult day that much more meaningful. With heartfelt thanks – J & W”

“Hi Debora, a quick message to say thank you so much for being our celebrant at my Dad’s recent funeral. We were thrilled at how you spoke and presented at the service to make it a very special occasion. I think Dad would have really liked you and your energy. Thank you so much – Renee”