Good morning Joanne 29.11.2023
Thank you for looking after Anne and her family yesterday, it was a beautiful service with very comforting words from yourself. The sun shone and a bird sang for Anne yesterday .
Take care
Best regards
Paul

Dear Jo 11.10.2023

Thank you for a lovely service for Peter – you really spoke beautifully about Peter, and captured his kind and gentle ways.

We can’t thank you enough for all your help and ensuring there was no duplication between the tributes. It was a perfect service for a very gentle and kind man. Thank you.

27.09.2023

On behalf of myself and my family we would like to thank you for yesterday's service for Dennis. Your presentation of the service was absolutely wonderful and your presence was reassuring to us all. Take care and kind regards

Good afternoon Jo, 03.12.2023

My brother Nigel and I, together with our families, would like to express our thanks and appreciation for your services at Mum's funeral last Friday.

Many people have subsequently commented very favourably upon it and whilst I guess this is what people do, as they need not do so I believe their comments to be sincere; and that you should also be made aware of them.

Many thanks. Yours sincerely,

Paul

Dear Jo 10.10.2023

Everyone I spoke to said yesterday said what a wonderful service it was for my beloved husband Pete. After a few hiccups along the way, it finally all came together and was perfect.

You did an amazing job Jo and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, as you said in your text to me on Sunday, you were there with me every step of the way.

Hello Jo, 12.12.2023

We just wanted to thank you for all your support yesterday, and for the way you delivered Harry's/Dad's tribute for us.

We would never been able to read it ourselves, but you were amazing and managed to read it just the way we wanted.

Your words during the Committal were also perfect and we know Harry/Dad would have approved.

We like to think of him watching over us and still giving his armchair advice on all matters close to his heart, bless him.

We will be forever grateful for the help and support your offered at such a difficult time, and so close to Christmas, would like to wish you and your family, including your lovely dog, a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Many thanks again,

Dear Jo 09.11.2023

We wanted to thank you for such a lovely service. So many people commented on it. Thanks again. Clare

Dear Jo 11.10.2023

I just wanted to thank you for the lovely, considerate and professional way you led the service for my brother Peter on Monday.

All your work and kindness is much appreciated.

With thanks and very best wishes

Hi Jo 21.08.2023

Ive only just seen this email as it went into my junk mail 🫣 thank you for the lovely message and the biggest thank you goes to you for making both mum and dads funerals go so beautifully, honestly you have been amazing and there is no one else we would have wanted to have for mums funeral especially after you done dads. So many people at dad and mums funeral mentioned how lovely you was, so again thank you so so much ❤️

Love Shelley xxx

21.08.2023

Dear Jo

I hope all is well with you.

I wanted to thank you, once again, for all your help and support for Mum's funeral; both in planning the order of service and the funeral service itself.

Despite meeting you only 9 months ago, as the Celebrant for Dad's funeral service, if there could be anything to make such a challenging day easier it was having the comfort and reassurance that we were being guided and supported through this difficult time by your professionalism, patience and warmth and to know that saying goodbye to Mum's was, like Dad's funeral service, going to be everything we needed it to be.

Thank you so much.

Best wishes,

Kate

Dear Jo 01.09.2023

I’d just to say a big thank you on behalf of me and my family for yesterdays service . It was a lovely service and a great tribute to dad .

Thank you for helping us deliver the tribute to him . We had many compliments of such a lovely service, and it brings us some comfort that we could give him this.

Thanks again

Dear Jo, 04.09.2023

I would like to thank you for the professional and empathetic way that you handled Sarah’s service yesterday.

It was a time of great sadness and stress to us all, but you pulled it all together so well and enabled us to cope.

I am sure in different circumstances you and Sarah would have been good friends.

Regards,

Charles

Hi Jo 07.09.2023

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to you for such a wonderful service and the committal words you said were stunning.

The whole family would agree ❤️😇

Love Mel xx

Hi Jo 05.09.2023

Just wanted to say thank you so much again for yesterday, it was all I'd hoped and everyone said it was a lovely service.

All the best

Michele and Paul

17.08.2023

Jo, I just wanted to follow up and say again that I am most appreciative of the support, care and approach last week. You conducted the service just as it should have been. Thank you.

02.08.2023

Dear Jo.

I just wanted to say a huge big thank you for being such a kind, compassionate celebrant at Pats funeral yesterday. You have been so lovely since Ken and I met you. You really did help us through this sad time and your service yesterday was wonderful. Just thank you so much …

25.07.2023

Thank you Jo for conducting such a lovely celebration yesterday. You did a lovely job of making it a very personal and gentle ‘farewell’.

I was sorry that you could not join us afterwards but do understand how busy you must be. The reception turned out to be a lovely chatty occasion with many memories being recounted and laughter. I always think it is so important to remember the happy times.

With my thanks and very best wishes,

Kind regards

Dear Jo, 02.08.2023

I just wanted to drop a note to say thank you so much for today, you made it much easier for us all and it was greatly appreciated.

Best wishes,

Hi Jo, 01.08.2023

Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help with arranging my mum's funeral, and for the wonderful way you conducted it on the day.

We all thought you were great and seemed very invested in it.

Thanks again.

Have a good weekend.

Kind regards,

Dear Jo, 02.08.2023

I have to express my heartfelt thanks for everything you did to ensure that Pat’s service went so smoothly, it was all so beautifully constructed and I know from all the comments made by everyone there that they shared my feelings, I could not have been happier and shall always be grateful for the way in which you dealt with it so sympathetically.

Thank you so much,

Regards,

08.08.2023

I just wanted to say a huge thankyou for yesterday.

In the midst of all the preparation you loose a little perspective of the overall service. Many commented that it was the most personal and beautiful service that they had been to. Thankyou so much for guiding me through it all and for your caring and really thoughtful approach. This has been a really difficult and dark time for the family & feel hugely grateful that you conducted the service and turned that day into something truly beautiful.

kind regards,

Hi Jo 02.06.2023

I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for your help at the service on Friday.

With your help it all went swimmingly and lots of people over the weekend have said what a lovely service it was.

Best wishes

Dear Jo, 29.06.2023

I want to thank you for leading the service on Thursday for Dad. I thought the service went very well, and I thought you did a wonderful job guiding us through the service. Your thoughts and words were very helpful during a difficult time.

Thank you,

30.06.2023

Just to say a huge thank you for everything you did for my Dad's service yesterday. You made it so lovely and personal. The grandkids have never been to a funeral before so weren't sure what to expect but afterwards they all said how amazing your part was played. So thank you so much ❤️

Dear Jo 25.07.2023

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for today. Everyone said how personal it was and they felt like you knew her. It was a lovely service.

Take care

Sarah.

Hello Jo, 15.05.2023

I hope that you are well.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for giving Mum such a special send off on Monday. The ceremony was really beautiful.

Kind regards,

Hi Jo 24.05.2023

Just wanted to say Thankyou for your help with the service to celebrate my mums life.

And your guidance in putting it together. It was a sad but joyous day(if that’s possible?!)

Many thanks and all the best

Hi Jo 26.05.2023

I just wanted to thank you again for conducting Dad’s funeral service.

I received a lot of comfort from how you handled the service - you were a very reassuring presence and certainly helped me get through the service. You were right - the opening comments did settle me down and reinforced that although a sad occasion it was also a celebration of Dad’s life and it was fine to smile. I also really liked the way you commented on mine and Karen’s tribute - it made fe feel you had really read and understood how much Dad meant to both of us.

Thanks you also for pointing out the white feather that dropped as I left the service - I’ve also seen a couple since!

Really, I just want to say, whilst I’m not bawling my eyes out, that you do a fantastic job and you’ve helped me enormously during a very difficult time.

Take care

Jo, 27.04.2023

Michelle and I have just watched Mums funeral. You were fantastic on the day. I didn’t realise it at the time but watching back I can see how brilliant you were. We thank you so much,

Gary & Michelle.

Dear Jo, 03.05.2023

We would like to thank you for conducting the celebration for Mum on Wednesday. It was a beautiful event and exactly what we wanted. We are particularly grateful for all the advice, hints and tips on getting us through our speeches. Thank you for your kindness.

Added to that the fact we were all born in the same place, miles from Basingstoke was a quirky funny addition to the day in keeping with the seven degrees of separation felt by the family all through this time.

Take care, and thanks again,

Hi Jo, 11.05.2023

Just a quick note to say a massive thank you for Dad's funeral yesterday.

Chris, Debbie, Jon, Gina and I were really pleased with the service and how the funeral went, if not a little overwhelmed by the number of people that turned up!

Thanks so much for taking the time to understand and really capture who Dad was. That was really important to us and you did it brilliantly. Good that the sun shone too!

Let me know if you need anything further.

Kind regards,

Nick

Hi Jo 05.04.2023

Just wanted to thank you for a lovely service yesterday, everything ran perfectly, Thankyou also for being so kind. It has been a pleasure meeting you.

Pat

Good morning Jo 13.04.2023

We would just like to say what a lovely service you did yesterday, very thoughtful and you made it feel very personal for each of us

Thank you so very much

From Richard and Teresa and kids

Xxx

Dear Jo, 02.05.2023

Thank you very much for today, we all appreciated your help and input with today’s service.

We all thought it went as well as it possibly could and in a strange way we all enjoyed it.

Kind regards,

Mike

Dear Jo, 30.03.2023

Thanks again for all of your help and support before and during the service. You managed to incorporate all of our wishes, thank you!

We hope you have a lovely weekend,

Mary-Ann

Dear Jo, 23.03.2023

On behalf of all her family [here and abroad] a great big thank you for being such a brilliant Celebrant at Mammie's Funeral last Thursday and in the whole build-up to what has been called a 'beautiful' Funeral. I, for one, could not have gotten there without you!

You take good care, Jo. It has been a privilege and a joy 'working' with you.

Sincerely,

Greta.

Hi Jo 22.03.2023

Once again thank you for today, the service was everything we hoped for and more.

You have been amazing throughout- thank you.

Best regards

Mark and Paul

Hi Jo 17.03.2023

I just wanted to thank you very much for the lovely service & send off you gave my dad yesterday he would have been very proud . I’ve had lots of feed back from family members saying how lovely it was .

Take care love

Debbie xx

Hi Jo, 31.03.2023

I just wanted to take a moment to express our delight at the send off Harry received. You made a difficult time so much more of a celebration than a sad occasion.

We have just rewatched the funeral and got mire from it this second time.

Apologies for not writing sooner, life has been so hectic in the aftermath.

Thank you for your care and attention.

Best wishes

Mark, Mary Ann and Mike

14.02.2023

“Jo could not have been a better choice for us in taking the service at my dads funeral. When she visited with my mum, sister and I to plan the service she put us at ease and spent time with us going through everything required.

On the eve of the funeral she messaged us to check in and then on the actual day she was just fantastic. From taking care of my young nephew when everything got too much for him, to putting me at ease so that I was able to read the poem I had chosen, I would not have been able to do it without her support.

After the service I can’t tell you how many people commented on how well it had gone and how lovely it had been as a celebration to my dad, which was very much down to Jo.

I can’t thank Jo enough for making what was a terribly difficult day that much easier to deal with.”

Thanks again,

Charlotte

20.02.2023

Dear Jo.

Thank you so much for officiating at the funeral service on Monday. I thought it all fitted together really well and was a lovely tribute to Mum. You helped us all to remember and celebrate Mum’s life as well as to deal with the sorrow at her loss. Every one I spoke to afterwards commented on the lovely service and how fitting it was, so thank you again for seeing us through a very difficult time.

Kind regards

26.01.2023

Jo,
As a family we wanted to express our gratitude for your support, guidance and the beautiful service you conducted for Frank Bridges. All who attended have said how lovely the service was which we couldn’t have done without you.
Your quite strength and knowing you was there during the service was certainly appreciated by me as I read my tribute.

We are all doing OK and Mum is doing brilliantly well.

Thank you again.

Tracy, Karen & Viv

07.02.2023

Hello Jo,

Just wanted to say thank you so much for such a heart warming funeral service yesterday. You really were excellent and spoke with true feeling and got everything spot on!

I’m so pleased with how everything went…. Especially how I managed my tribute as I was so far out of my comfort zone. I’ve had many of Dads friends and ex-colleagues saying how “ lovely” a service it was and that the chapel felt full of love for Dad.

Thanks Jo, I’m really very grateful, you conducted the service with compassion and professionalism.

With love - Janice xx

25.01.2023

Hi Jo,

Just a brief line to say how much Val and I appreciated the way you led the commemoration/celebration "service" for my mother last Thursday. I have received masses of emails and letters, including from the goddaughter in New Zealand you mentioned, saying how fitting it all felt. We may have had a say in the content, but you certainly lead the conduct of the whole event.

Thank you very much.
Ian

25.01.2023

Dear Jo,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for yesterday. The service you held for Dad was just perfect, gentle and personal. So many who I spoke to commented on its one of the best funeral services they had attended.

You guided us through such a difficult time which quite frankly at the start we weren’t sure where to start. It was wonderful to meet you Jo.

Best wishes

Jane

Dear Jo 18.01.2023

Huge thanks again for making our Mum’s service yesterday so perfect and run so smoothly.

Your kind advice and support to us all was incredibly appreciated. Thank you for calming Immy - she was so pleased to have been given the strength to read her poem, your wise words of encouragement enabled her to do that.

With best wishes

Jenny and David x

Hi Jo 19.01.2023

Just wanted to thank you again for hosting such a lovely service for dad today. Lots of family commented on what a great job you did, and I feel we did dad proud. It was so helpful to have you guide us through it again as it had been a while since my mums.

Hope you got home safely too.

Wishing you all the best

Hi Jo 11.01.2023

My family and I would like to thank you for the wonderful service yesterday. Although there were many 'watery eyes' the service was a lovely celebration of John's life and you made it a very special occasion.

Thank you once again.
Kind Regards
Carole Taylor

Dear Jo 28.11.2022

We just wanted to thank you so much for all your advice and support with Dad's/Chris's funeral, both in the planning and during the service itself.

From the initial meeting, your patience, understanding and knowledge left us knowing we were in safe hands. You ensured everything ran smoothly and everyone felt supported and part of the service.

Thank you.

With warmest regards,

Jill and Kate

Hello Jo 16.11.2022

Thank you so much for sending the beautiful words.

A huge thank you for yesterday and the heartfelt and comforting service you gave for Mum and to us all. Everyone who attended said how lovely it was. Also coming out afterwards to look at Mum's flowers and be with us and meet our family and friends touched our hearts.

Thanks again Jo. Wishing you the very best

12.11.2022

Thank you so much for all that you did yesterday. Brian’s funeral was all that I could have hope for - a real celebration of his life and the man that he was.

As bizarre as it may be I actually really enjoyed it, and although I still feel so very sad I do feel some sense of peace now.

So thank you again

Love Linda x

21.10.2022

Hi Jo,

I’m very sorry I got side tracked and didn’t get to speak to you properly after the funeral on Tuesday.

I wanted to email to thank you. For all your help and involvement from when we first met you at Melissa’s, to the day itself. You got us through it and you have such a warm friendly nature, it shows how much you care about making sure the whole thing goes well and the person gets the send-off they deserve. You were extremely helpful to me and Melissa and really helped to get us through the speech and the whole thing. From the point where we arrived in the car you helped to put us at ease. It's such a weird day with a lot going through our heads and we were a bit like headless teary chickens at first! I also loved how you conducted it all and your reading of the eulogy. A lot of our friends and family commented afterwards about how great you were and what you brought to the funeral. To think that someone who didn’t know him personally could have that impact is something. You do such an important and valuable job so well, and I just wanted to thank you for everything.

Best wishes,

Stephanie Xxx

12.0.2022

Hi Jo,

This is a long time after the event - I meant to write last year!

However, may I belatedly reiterate that I and my family were delighted at your contribution to Dad's funeral service, and you were a lovely presence through the whole process; the words you chose on the day were perfect.

Hope all's well

Mark

12.08.2022

It is hard to believe a week has passed since our farewell service for Nigel. I would like to thank you so much for your sensitive and caring input into the preparation and delivery of the celebration of Nigel’s life.

You captured all that was special about Nigel and spoke in such a warm and appropriate manner throughout the service and communications with us, such as: the timely email below; the prompt to the congregation that laughter was indeed fitting in this ceremony; the thanks to all near and far and the Serv Kent team; the expression of pride on our behalf for our girls brave delivering the memories of their dad; the way you stepped into a better position to appreciate the slide presentation and your patience as you waited for the last of the mourners to pay their respects.

We could not of wished for a better celebrant to lead us through this emotional but at the same time uplifting service.

I would really appreciate the words of the Blessing to read to myself at times when I am at a loss for direction.

With best wishes and gratitude for a service well delivered.

June, Emma, Lauren and Robyn

28.02.2022

Our celebrant, Joanne Bamford, was amazing. Her kind, calm, caring and supportive ways, were such a comfort to us. Nothing was too much trouble (we were quite demanding at times)she made sure everything was just right for us and I would highly recommend her.

In loving memory of our mum, Joyce Baker, thank you.

23.03.2022

14.04.2022

Dear Jo,

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did for Sandy's service. It all ran so smoothly, and you really helped take the stress out of the day.

With all our best wishes,

Gillian

27.04.2022

Hello Jo

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the hard work you put in to make

auntie Lily’s funeral so lovely. I have had so many favourable comments

from the family.

It ran so smoothly and without any hitches so three cheers for you.

Thanks again

Brenda

03.05.2022

Dear Jo

Thank you for all your help and support to me and for making my father’s funeral as I wanted it to be. You got the timing perfect for Crest of a Wave and everyone seems to have enjoyed it.

Best wishes

Sue

19.05.2022

22.06.2022

Hi Jo

Just wanted to say thank you again

That was probably the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do. I’m not much of a public speaker. But with your guidance stumbled through.

Please if you ever need a reference then just shout. I’m happy to help.

13.06.2022

Dear Jo.

I would like to thank you, on behalf of myself and my family, for the beautifully executed service yesterday. Everybody I spoke to after the service said it was a wonderful occasion. It gave Linda a great send off.

Best wishes

Tim

22.06.2022

Dear Jo

I must put a few words together to say thank you for the superb job you did in conducting dad's celebration of life.

From our first meeting right through to the big day, you put us at ease in every step of the service.

I won't forget when we were about to carry dad into the Chapel and I could hear the entrance music loud and clear.

The sound quality was great throughout the service, the quality of the photos on the slide show were excellent as was the video from Gary in Sidney.

How you never started to sing the poem " you'll never walk alone " must have been difficult !!.

You spoke about dad as if you had known him for years, that is a great talent you have.

There were tears and laughter throughout the service, which made in my humble opinion a great send off and celebration of life for dad.

It was a shame that we couldn't buy you a drink afterwards, but being as good as you are, it's understandable that you are busy.

Monsters by James Blunt just said it all for me.

Thanks again Jo for a superb job.

Kind regards

Kevin Ward

28.06.2022

Good evening, Jo

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the lovely service you provided for my Mum’s funeral last Friday.

I think that it was a service my Mum would have been proud of, and it was a lovely way to commemorate her life.

It was very much appreciated that you undertook to read the poem I’d suggested. I’m not sure that I would have had enough emotional stability to be able to read it through and have it convey the message intended. You did it justice.

On behalf of my family and myself, bless you and thank you.

Warmest Regards,

Dear Jo,

Thank you so very much for a most beautiful service for Mary …. Everyone said it was The BEST celebration of life they had ever been too ..

Everything was just perfect .. you truly made it such a wonderful day.

Hi Jo, 31.08.2022

Thank you so much for today, Mum would have loved today. I’m home now reflecting on the day. Absolutely a pleasure that you was the celebrant today.

05.08.2022

Hi Jo 24.08.2022

Thank you for conducting my dads service today

We are delighted at how it went for him

Best wishes

Morning Jo 01.09.2022

Just wanted to say thank you again for the beautiful service you gave for mum yesterday. It certainly made the day a lot easier for us as you made it very personal and special. Many people commented and they thought that you knew us which I think is a great compliment for you.

Thank you for helping us give mum the day she deserved.

Debbie x

Jo 06.10.2022

On behalf of our family many thanks for a beautiful service yesterday, we gave Gill a wonderful send off.

We received many congratulations for a wonderful service, everyone said they found it most comforting.

Everyone also complimented you on the way you conducted the service and how you made them very comfortable and included in the thoughts for Gill.

Again, many thanks for a wonderful service, it was very professional and compassionate, and everyone said it was the best funeral service they had ever attended, and the extra words you added made it even better.

Love xxxxxxx

Thank you 04.10.2022