Following the death of our dad, David B came to visit us and instantly put us at ease and made us feel comfortable and assured us that together we could manage all the planning needed for dad’s funeral. Mum in her 90’s although very distressed felt so confident in David and his relaxed manner. We prepared in Ireland for our funeral in very little time, but David made himself available to us all the way through, sometimes at the most inconvenient hours. Because of this and his recommendations and guidance, the family are truly grateful for how the service was put together and delivered, with such personal tributes, the right amount of story, good humour, readings, hymns, prayers and music. We send our most sincere and grateful thanks to David for making such a difficult day so special and so personal. It was one dad would have been so happy with. Many thanks once again David.
- Hazel, Steve & Family - U.K.
David B thank you so much for delivering such a wonderful service yesterday for our sister Jacqueline and thank you most kindly for joining us at the reception and sharing your time with our family. We greatly appreciated it. The service went as well as we could have hoped for, principally because of your skill in organising and delivering such a beautiful, heartfelt and spiritual service. Many of those present said as a result of attending the service as to how they would like to give serious consideration for a service like the one you delivered for themselves, and their family members when the time comes, as opposed to having a church or mass service. Yes, it was a sad and difficult day, but as someone who has experienced more than your own share of loss and pain with bereavement, you showed everyone a way through this difficult journey. We truly appreciate your humanity, kindness, your professionalism and lovely sense of humour. Sincerely we thank you again.
- David S & Family - U.S.A.
David, we just want to say thank you again so much for your wonderful service yesterday. You captured our dad perfectly. Apart from the unintended drama which occurred, it was a heartwarming, very personal, and good humoured service that made saying goodbye that little bit easier. You handled it all so well. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
- Aoife and Triona
Thank you, David, for such a lovely service for our dad.
- Sue & Andrew
Hello David, just a message to say thank you so much for your help and great support to myself and the children this week, with Steve’s funeral service. We just could not have managed it all without your support, your guidance and the great advice given to us. It certainly was so helpful to us at such a difficult time for us all.
- Aishling and Family
David, I want to say a huge thank you for your service yesterday. Sean got a really great send off. We appreciate so very much everything that you have done for us, and for the wonderful and beautiful words that you put together about Sean and his life. As a family we cannot thank you enough for the amazing service and your wonderful support to us.
- Janette, Karen, and Family
Thank you so much for the lovely service for our mum. I have conveyed the family’s thanks to our Funeral director and appreciation to them for using your services and putting you in touch with us. The service could not have been delivered any better and we are very grateful to you, and the day would not have been so special for mum if you hadn't been part of it.
- Sean
On behalf of our family, I wish to express our gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful ceremony that you conducted for our Dad. It was everything we could have asked for and more. It was not just the excellent content of the ceremony but also the thoughtful and kind way in which it was delivered. You really captured the essence of Dad’s life and made it a beautiful celebration rather than a memorial. From the minute we spoke to the very end, and for the way you both guided and supported us, we thank you so much. Many of our family and our friends spoke afterwards about how they found the service such a very emotional, uplifting, and moving experience. You are a true gentleman and a credit to your profession, and we would highly recommend you to any bereaved family.
- Tom, Niamh & Family
I felt truly blessed to have David B of Memorable Celebrations as the celebrant at my mum's funeral. My only focus after mum died was to give her the best send-off possible and David helped me to do that, and I could not be happier. He guided me through the funeral service structure, creating ideas for personal touches for Mom. He sat and listened as I spoke about my lovely mom and who she was and what she meant to everyone who knew her. He listened to everything that I wanted to achieve, and he made it happen. His support was immeasurable, and I will never forget it or be able to thank him enough. Everyone who attended the service spoke about how beautiful and personal it was and even our children thought that it was the very best send off for their granny. David is a total professional and wonderful celebrant. Thank you so much David.
- Elaine
David the family have asked me to thank you so very much for delivering such a beautiful, special, moving, warm and personal service for Sean's funeral. Every step so sensitively managed by you and the service delivered so professionally all of which has truly helped the family with their own healing.
- Hazel
Thank you so much David for your absolutely beautiful ceremony for our Dad. Family and friends cannot sing your praises enough and as a family we cannot thank you enough for the care, attention, and empathy shown to us. I have passed your number and details to a family friend which I hope is okay.
- Lisa and Family
Many thanks for your lovely service for our beloved Ross, which we truly appreciate.
- Caroline
David, I just want to say thank you again for your kindness and care and the lovely service with my Aunt Margaret's cremation service. It is truly appreciated. Go raibh mile maith agat.
- Maria
Such a beautiful ceremony today. You were so well organised David. Thank you. My first experience of a crematorium and Civil Ceremony.
- Kate
Thank you so much David for the lovely way you carried us through saying goodbye to our Mum. We keep saying your words to each other, about being kind to ourselves in our grieving for her 💔. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
- Anne Marie, Sharon, and family.
David I want to say thank you so much for the kind and beautiful words and for everything that you did for us as a family. Everyone who came up to me after the service and in the days following, all commented on how lovely you were, and the wonderful service that you conducted for us. You had a really calming manner. It was like you really knew Dad, and we as a family are so glad that you were the one celebrating the service and we thank you again for everything you did for us.
- Debbie & Family
David B officiated at my Dad's funeral in December. From our first introduction he dealt with us in a compassionate caring and most professional way, and guided us through the whole process, one which we had never encountered before. We are truly appreciative of his excellent work as a Funeral Celebrant, and would have no hesitation in recommending him to any family.
- Neil
David B, Memorable Celebrations, expertly and most professionally helped us and directed us with all the necessary preparations for our mum's funeral and service, at a time when we truly were all over the place with no idea as how much was actually involved in organising the service and celebration for our beautiful mum. As a family we cannot thank him enough and we would highly recommend him to anyone for their loved ones service. David B has left us with a lovely and wonderful memory of our mum, and we thank him for all that he has done for our family, in our time of grief.
- Mark & Family
David, there aren’t enough of words to thank you for what you did. The service was so beautiful. My mum would have loved it. It was so personal and truly heart warming. Everyone said it was the nicest service they had ever been to. Thank you so much again.
- Lorraine
Good afternoon David, thanks a million for celebrating the service for mum today. It was a lovely tribute to her and all present thought it was a lovely and warm ceremony.
- Jackie
David B, I want to thank you for your work both yesterday and for today’s service at the funeral home. The service was perfect and managed to encapsulate our uncle perfectly, as if you had known him personally. Thank you for your professional caring service. It was of much comfort to the family and we are very grateful. Best Wishes.
- Karen
Hi David B, thank you so much, you did such a wonderful and professional job for today’s service. We really appreciate all your kindness, and understanding at this most difficult time.
- Mary & Hugh
Sincere and grateful thanks to David B of Memorable Celebrations, for officiating at our dad’s funeral recently. He guided us in planning a fitting celebration that really showed who our dad was. David met with us at our home prior to the ceremony, and he created a really welcoming atmosphere for all of us as a family, and particularly for the younger members of the family. Our memories of our dad were an integral part of the ceremony, making it a beautiful, warm, personal and memorable tribute to our special Dad.
- Barbara & Family
David B / Memorable celebrations recently conducted our service for our late mum. He was extremely helpful to our family in explaining everything that required to be done for the service and celebration of our mum’s life. At a time which was most delicate for us he showed great sympathy and understanding for our loss. He spent time with us at our home and also made himself available by phone to answer our queries and to help put us at ease. He delivered the service in a most professional manner, and he made the day so much easier for us a bereaved family. We will be forever grateful to him.
- Sean
David on behalf of the family I just want to say a huge thank you for the wonderful way in which you delivered dads service and celebration of life. Your words and the eloquent way in which they were delivered were truly uplifting, and our dad would be honoured. Everyone has commented on how beautiful the service was, and we were delighted to have such a first class celebrant as yourself present with us today.
- Tracy & Family
David B, on behalf of our mom and all my family, extended family, friends, and most of all our beloved brother, we want to thank you for being the celebrant at the celebration of his life and his committal ceremony. We all agreed that you did an outstanding job and spoke as though you knew him personally. You conducted the ceremony with so much sensitivity, humour and professionalism. This allowed us to be totally present and focus our thoughts and memories on our beautiful brother. A heartfelt thanks to you and warm wishes.
- Jay
On behalf of our family, I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did at our brothers funeral on Friday. It was a very difficult day of course, but your kindness, empathy and compassion really helped to make it a personal and warm service. Everyone commented on how friendly the atmosphere was, and what a lovely send off we gave him. Thank you for leading the service in such a great way. A number of people said it was like you knew him personally
- Sarah & Family
Following the sudden and untimely death of my sister, David B / Memorable Celebrations was recommended to us by our funeral director. He rang me within a matter of hours and made arrangements to call and speak with us that same evening. He was sympathetic and understanding of the awful pain and grief which we were experiencing, compounded by the suddenness of our sister’s death. He brought us through everything that we wanted and wished for in order to remember our beloved sister at her final farewell. He helped us pick our beautiful pieces of music, which were special, and meant so much to her and all of us. He guided us with readings, and he made everyone who was going to speak feel so comfortable by them knowing that he was standing right there beside them. The whole ceremony was both personal and heart-warming. David B is a most special person and wonderful celebrant. His kindness and humanity shines through him. We will be forever thankful to him.
- Anne & family
