I was worried about who I should pick to lead mums service. I had no idea who, where or how. I shouldn't have been. It's hard to put into words how wonderful my mum service was. Meeting Carol was lovely. She totally understood what we wanted. Carol was very easy to talk to and listen to all our wonderful memories. Every step we took together, going through pictures and thoughts, Carol giving great suggestions and making sure I had all the information I needed too.
When I read the service Carol had prepared for mum, I sobbed. My first thought was in fact, “wow you have totally got her”. it was thoughtful, sincere, funny and beautiful, just like mum. Carol had taken time to do great research about poignant events within mums lifetime, which really put her life into context for everyone of every age group there.
The warmth that came from the service Carol delivered was incredible. A lot of people said it was the best funeral they had been to. I agree also. I would totally recommend Carol to anyone and everyone. She kept checking in with me every step of the way with great communication. Just brilliant thank you Carol x
It's a little hard to put into words how grateful we were for your help and your amazing delivery.
From the moment that we met Carol it was clear that her dedication to her role was more than I could have expected. Her friendly and open personality made it so much easier to navigate through the difficult time immediately after losing my Mum. It was an easy task to hand over the planning and intricacies of the funeral to her knowing that her highly professional and compassionate manor could cope with everything with such ease and confidence. I could not recommend Carol more highly. She approaches her role with calm, confidence and professionalism, but at the same time balances her bubbly and friendly character in such a way that she feels instantly like a friend who is helping, rather than someone just to 'lead a service'. Thank you Carol for making the day so special, your incredible attention to detail, and most of all your warmth and compassion
Having been bereaved and left with no close family at all I was at a loss as to how to bring my wife’s funeral all together. Then, Carol arrived and all my concerns were suddenly lifted. We sat together in my home and were soon chatting like old friends. The following weeks were peppered by frequent emails and phone calls from me as adjustments were made. The service on the day went without a hitch and it soon became clear that Carol had out more into her part than I had expected. Without exception my friends and relatives had nothing but praise for Carol. It’s difficult to know when to stop singing her praises but I will now. You would be hard pressed to find a better celebrant.
Carol really made our mums farewell so beautiful. She listened to everything we said and made a beautiful story of our mums’ life. She was kind, caring and thoughtful. This was the first funeral that I had to organise with my sister and having Carol as our celebrant made it easier to cope with. She kept in touch with us every step of the way so that the service was right. I can honestly say I was very proud of mum's Funeral and having Carol as our celebrant was the icing on the cake. Thankyou Carol.
Carol was so easy to talk to and put us at ease straight away discussing the service. She took time to understand and capture our mum perfectly, the service was delivered beautifully and everything we could have wished for. Thank you Carol for making a sad day bearable
Carol took the time to understand a complicated family dynamic regarding the different relationships individual family members had with the deceased. The result was a balanced well presented eulogy. Would highly recommend Carol for these difficult occasions.
Just to say on behalf of Will & myself a heartfelt thank you to you for conducting Mum’s funeral Service yesterday. Thank you for helping us express our love & fond memories of mum in the words that you wrote. We had many comments from mums’ family & friends on what a beautiful service & sendoff we gave her. Also, what a lovely gesture of the wildflower card that was included with the copy of the service. I definitely will be sowing the seeds. Once again, thank you for everything.
To organise a funeral for my brother with a difficult family dynamic was made so much easier with the help from Carol. She was very caring thoughtful, aware of all the family needs. The service she delivered was perfect. She is a very calming compassionate professional celebrant who I would highly recommend. Thank you, Carol.
I Highly Recommend Carol, she is such a lovely lady, Carol organised a celebration of life for my mums passing, she visited us to get all the information on my mums history, and emailed us every step of the way, she made my mums service very beautiful and was very professional, we are so pleased to have met her and would definitely use Carol again and we would like to Thank Carol for all her hard work.
Her efforts to express an understanding of our auntie was touching and very much appreciated by the family. Empathy and understanding are of the upmost importance when dealing with grief and Carol showed through and touched us all. Heartfelt thanks to Carol who made a very difficult day more bearable.
I just wanted to say a Big Thank You for yesterday.
You were wonderful and you captured Stephen’s personality & life perfectly.
Joyful, respectful & meaningful. Couldn’t have ask for more.
Thank you again and hope you are enjoying this lovely weather.
Have to mention, as I was driving home yesterday I passed two
Red Tractors! I had to smile and laugh, very poignant. Maybe this is his new life.
From the moment we met Carol we knew she would deliver the Celebration of Carolyn’s life in a full and empathetic manner. She sat with us and really spent time getting to know the Mother that we knew and loved, this was clearly represented in the delivery of the most perfect and personalised eulogy for her. Carol is very approachable and professional and we can not thank her enough for the service she delivered for our Mother.
Carol Porter Celebrant
Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and surrounding areas