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.. they have all been fantastic

Doug has conducted three naming ceremonies for us and our children and they have all been fantastic and really personal.

… sensitive and supportive orchestration …

Thank you, Douglas for the transcript of M’s funeral and for your sensitive and supportive orchestration of it.

Douglas was a wonderful celebrant …

Douglas was a wonderful celebrant for the funeral of my dad. In the run up to the event he was interested to find out about my dad, he was clear, calm and kind. Endlessly patient with the amendments we made for the service…

Words can’t … describe how grateful we are

… Open and helpful, guiding us in our time of need. I am truly thankful for all his efforts before, and especially on the day, it went so smoothly, mostly in part to Douglas. Words can’t really describe how grateful we are for all he has done in helping us navigate this very tricky time.

You were exceptional

Thank you so much for everything, you were exceptional and the script looks a wonderful keepsake.

Thanks for the beautiful … funeral

Thanks for the beautiful, if that is the right word, funeral on Monday.

Doug did a lovely job for the family

Doug did a lovely job for the family and went out of his way to ensure everything was just how we wanted it. He has a wealth of lived experiences and would bring a great boost to any sort of gathering. … I would not hesitate to spread the word for him.

“What a wonderful service”

Just wanted to say, what a wonderful service you performed yesterday and thank you so much. Just about everyone said so afterwards, a great celebration of a life well lived … thank you once again.

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