Thank you funeral professionals

Epsom Council Funeral Services

Vickie and the cemetery team have been absolutely superb throughout the pandemic, catering effortlessly to all the changes and restrictions ensuring all the families have the best service for their loved ones. a very well deserved well done.

Everybody at Mortlake Crematorium

You are such a talented lot and do a fantastic job with sensitivity, care and professionalism - and a cracking sense of humour. It's not surprising that everybody looks forward to working with you and that families speak highly of you.

Tim & his team

I recently had the privilege of leading a service at Honor Oak Crematorium, this has to be the most beautifully presented crematorium I have officiated in. Well done to Tim, I am told the stand out theming in this unique building are a product of his hard work and dedication to the cause. Bravo👏🏾

Liz Lawton, Julie Atkins, Karen & Debbie Carter

Thank you for all you have done to support families and staff during this pandemic. Thank you so much for being willing to work weekends and particularly helping our Muslim and Jewish families receive their paperwork swiftly. We value you all so much! Thank you.

Debbie Carter

Thank you for supporting in a difficult and lengthy case. Keeping loved ones in our decision making has been your priority and I admire your commitment.

West London Coroner's Court staff

Thank you for providing a caring and compassionate service. During this Pandemic you have put families at ease and made them feel safe accessing our services in person or virtually. Your swift response and hard work has allowed families to give their loved ones a dignified and timely funeral. Going above and beyond has been a regular thing which is highly appreciated. We value your commitment and dedication to helping others.

The Outside Services Team at East Grinstead Town Council

This year has been incredibly tough with such a sad increase in requirements for the work you do at the cemetery. This is a small way to say a HUGE thank you for each of you continuing to work with heart and dedication to do the very best for those in need in all weather. I literally couldn't be any more proud to work with you!!!

Maria at Ballard & Shortall, East Grinstead

Despite an incredibly challenging year for all of us involved in bereavement services you have continued to do what you do best and help others with that big ole' kind heart of yours! Thank you for being that warm smile on the end of the phone or e-mail on 'those' days. I know just what a difference you make to those around you!

Chrissie and the team at Francis Chappell & A G Rice, East Grinstead

I have been fortunate enough to work with you and your team over the previous three years but this previous year in particular you have been a shining light on the dark days - you put heart and soul into helping people through the toughest of times with tenacity and integrity - thank you for all you do!

Anita at Alex Jones Funeral Directors, East Grinstead

Your tireless commitment, professionalism and dedication to your role has made this last year easier to carry - it's not just the many families you work with that you touch. Thank you for everything you do with such heart and compassion!

GreenAcres Group Team

Recognition and thanks to the GreenAcres team for hard work, commitment, continued care, personalisation and flexibility provided to all. Especially during these wet and cold winter months, thank you.

All of our funeral colleagues

I wanted to place on the record our appreciation for everything our colleagues at the Heart of England have done to assist our client families during the pandemic. The support they have given our families and each other has been superb. You should be proud of what you have achieved together as a team.

MG Evans Funeral Directors

A wonderful family team, that are a pleasure to work with. George is a ray of sunshine in these difficult times and puts families and celebrants at ease with his care and support. Privileged to work alongside them.

O’Malley Family Funeral Directors

A truly wonderful, dedicated family team. Jack, Grace and Luke are a credit to the industry , and have had some really tough, unique funerals to cope with in an already difficult time. Always helpful, caring and supportive to their families and those of us who have the pleasure of working alongside them.

Debbie and Kerry CoOperative Rugeley

Absolutely fantastic team. Always helpful and caring, nothing is too much trouble and a pleasure to work with

AJ Carriagemasters

Superb team who have been an awesome support to FD’a throughout the pandemic, providing funeral cars and staff throughout the West Midlands and further afield, sometimes at very short notice!

Stafford Crematorium Team

Huge thank you for being an absolute pleasure to work with. Never a crossed word, never a grumble, just helpful and supportive. And on stressful days even a cuppa

Fulham Mortuary Staff

A big shout to the fantastic set of staff at Fulham Public Mortuary. Hard working, always helpful, courteous and ready to go the extra mile. We are grateful for the support provided through the Pandemic. You are the Best and we appreciate you. x x x

Lincolnshire Co-op Florists

Thank you to the florists at Lincolnshire Co-op for finding solutions when the flower supplies stopped temporarily and producing beautiful silk arrangements to ensure that families were still able to have tributes. When supplies returned to normal, you have worked long hours to provide personalised floral tributes including bespoke arrangements. Our families have really appreciated your efforts. Thank you for everything you do.

The Gainsborough Team at Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services

Thank you to my colleagues at Gainsborough for all that you have done in these difficult times. You have worked exceptionally hard to deliver a professional and caring service to the families we serve, whilst also keeping in touch with members of the community to check on their wellbeing. As a team, you have also supported one another very well. Thank you for everything that you do.

Lincolnshire Co-op Memorial Masons Team

I would like to thank our masonry administration team for working through this extremely difficult time. With the restrictions in place for funerals, families have valued memorial masonry more than ever. Your passion, professionalism and care has been appreciated by our colleagues and families alike. Well done.

Julie Atkins & Deborah Carter

We would like to say a massive THANK YOU and WELL DONE to all the Bereavement staff at the Queens Hospital in Romford. Julie and Debbie have gone out of their way for all the families that have needed their help and advice. As registrars we rely heavily on the staff in the bereavement office and both members of staff have gone above and beyond in making sure all death registrations for the London Borough of Havering have gone smoothly with the less amount of stress and upset to the families.

Queens Hospital Bereavement Office

We would like to thank Debbie and Julie for their continued help and support for both our service and to all the families they speak to. No matter how much pressure they are under they always have time to help when we call them.

Colleagues at Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services and all in the profession

What a year it has been and, as ever, the good people of our profession have stepped up and got on with caring for the deceased and their bereaved families in much larger volumes and with very different requirements and restrictions, but done this with the utmost compassion and professionalism. The fact that we are an unsung frontline work force shouldn’t really matter - we do our job well whether anyone is looking or not! Thank you all. Keep up the great work and take care.

Melanie Surman & Alison Lewis

I was furloughed for 13 weeks last year and my amazing colleagues Melanie and Alison took over the care of my funeral arrangements, on top of their own arrangements. Being a control freak and fiercely protective of the family's and deceased I care for, I knew without any doubt that they would do an amazing job. They didn't ask for any remuneration or complain about their work load, they just got one with things. I would like to say thank you to them both xx

Sutton on Sea team at Lincolnshire Cooperative Funeral Service

Just want to say a huge thank you on behalf of myself and the families we have helped over this most difficult year. You have all been excellent and so professional. Many families have asked me to thank you for your care and support in their thank you cards and telephone calls. We are so lucky having such a wonderful caring team, not only for families but for each other. Thank you for all you do and also to Julie at Mablethorpe too.

Elizabeth Lawton Bereavement Officer, King George Hospital

Thank you Liz for your help and support to us as a team and to all of the families you support during such a difficult time

Becky Hemming

Thank you for your support, care for our families, shop cover and beautiful flowers of course. You are a star!

Neil Curtis & Sons Funeral Contractors Ltd

I want to say a massive well done to my team of grave diggers who have gone above and beyond during these difficult times, working long days, 7 days a week and handing back AL. With our burials schedules going over 90 a week at points and a record 30 in one day over 28 locations - you have made me all so very proud and thank you all so very much.

Midcounties Co-operative Funeralcare

I just wanted to say a very big thank you to all of our colleagues for their efforts, generally within their day to day work and more specifically during the last 12 months as we have continued to support our clients through the pandemic. You are all a credit to the funeral sector and Midcounties and I am proud to have you as colleagues. I look forward to seeing everyone face to face again as we return to as normal a situation as we can. Well done everyone, and thank you.

All funeral directors in the UK

You have been utter heroes, doing an incredibly difficult job under distressing circumstances - finding ways to help bereaved families make sense of the uncertainty and work within the restrictions to arrange funerals for their loved ones.

Our colleagues throughout the industry

Thank you to everyone who has worked with us this year and always: hospital teams (mortuary and bereavement particularly), registrars, hospices, doctors, emergency services, community teams, crematorium workers, religious leaders, celebrants and officiants, florists, vehicle suppliers, coffin suppliers, and all other organisations who have helped us to keep doing what we do. We thank the NAFD and SAIF for their continued support of the funeral industry, and ensuring that we are remembered.

Edwards funeral directors 31Gravelly Hill North Erdington Birmingham B23 6 BT

Than you to all the staff for looking after me on the death of my Partner Nigel Byrne and our friend Geoffrey Stokes ..You were all so caring and friendly and did a wonderful job //

Co-op DarleyDale Road Corby

Thank you to all the staff had there support twice since April last year, A special mention to Anne and Shirley you are both amazing can’t thank you both enough for going above and beyond in these unprecedented times

All the Team at Lambeth Bereavement Services

A big thank you to all the team at Lambeth Bereavement service! The last year has been extremly challenging to say the least. Well done!

Jacqueline Landy at Lambeth Bereavement Services

Thank you Jacqueline for ensuring the safety of the team. Fighting tooth and nail for our Vaccines, and keeping morale high at such a difficult time!

Alison Beck, Darren Gregory and Sam Rees

Thank you for the laughs, the tears, and the support in surviving the last year comparing Bereavement Notes. You are all my favourites.

All in the Profession

Thank for all your work at this difficult time and for the comfort and support provided to the bereaved.

Thank you to you all. 2020 was a very tough year.

Tamworth Council's Cemetery Staff

Thank you to my amazing staff, who throughout these challenging times have stepped up and shown dedication and commitment in their roles. Thank you again

All staff at North East Surrey Crematorium

Just to thank my amazing team at NESC for their exceptional work throughout the last year. You have all worked so hard yet maintained good spirits and a positive attitude. You are all fantastic. Thank you so much.

Michael H Sivill - Independent funeral director

Thank you for the excellent services you provide locally and further afield.

Tim, Tony and the team at Honor Oak Crematorium

I led a ceremony at Honor Oak crematorium on Wednesday. I'd just like to say how professional and caring the chapel team were - Tim and Tony. There can be a lot of anxiety in these Covid times and their calmness and sense of control puts everyone at ease (including me!). The chapel is looking pretty spectacular too!

SWM Crematorium Staff

As a Councillor on the Board of the SWM Crematorium I know how dedicated they have been in their work over the last difficult year and they deserve our thanks and praise.

funeral professionals

Thank you to all of you who are continuing to offer such high quality of service in the most challenging of circumstances, to people who are often at their most vulnerable. Your combination of professionalism and compassion is much needed and much appreciated. Thank you.

BCP Bereavement Services (Crematoria, Cemeteries, Mortuary & Coroner)

Thank you to everyone in the team for the continued dedication, support & continuing to go above & beyond, even during the toughest days. Makes me proud to work with you all.

Kingston Council's Bereavment Team

Thank you for all dedication, hard work and resilience over the last 12 months. Our residents appreciate all that you do.

The undertakers, grave diggers, cemetery and cremation staff of Richmond upon Thames

Thanks to all who stepped up this year to handle both the excess deaths from COVID, the extra work needed from social distancing, and who have done so with respect to the deceased and the bereaved.

London Crematorium Forum, Core MMG/Cell colleagues

Thank you all so much for your dedication, professionalism and wonderful support through these challenging times. Your commitment has ensured that our bereaved communities have been afforded a compassionate, respectful and dignified funeral for their loved ones within the limitations of those placed across all roles and responsibilities. My sincere heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you.

Crematorium Staff

Thank you all for all you have done for our residents at this most difficult time

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Thank you all for all you have done for our residents at this most difficult time

The funeral professionals working to support our bereaved residents.

Your work is very important to help bring support to bereaved partners and families, particularly so as we go through such a difficult and challenging time within the borough and more widely. Your contribution is enormously valuable.

Mortlake Crematorium

My mother died from Covid in April last year - part of the first wave, when you were coming to terms with new restrictions and increased demand. I cannot imagine how you are all feeling almost a year later. Thank you for all you are doing and continue to do.

London Crematorium Forum

To all of the wonderful and dedicated colleagues who have helped to support the bereaved, maintain service provision, sharing knowledge and supporting the MMG and Government with the response to the COVID 19 pandemic and most importantly keeping our key front line workers safe so that they are able to support the bereaved. The united approach has delivered an effective and positive approach during an extremely sensitive and challenging time and has helped all to be the best we can be.

Southwark Cemeteries

A huge thank you to the team who have supported the bereaved during an extremely challenging year. You are all inspirational and have made a big difference in responding to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Honor Oak Crematorium

To all of the team who have been inspirational and worked hard to support bereaved families through what has been a very challenging time during this pandemic.

All staff working for Dignity Bucks & Herts and Reading

Thank you for all my very dedicated staff who have worked valiantly throughout the Covid 19 crisis under some very difficult circumstances.

Sam Rees

Thank you so much Sam for providing all the data in such readable formats to all of us in the London Crematorium and Cemetery Forum. Every Saturday night it pops up and many of us go through the data immediately, hoping each time the graphs are showing a sharp decline. It has helped us make informed decisions and plan our business responses. You are very skilled at presenting the information. Thank you, this is in addition to your daily work and it has really been appreciated!

The Royal Borough of Kingston's Bereavement Services

Like many others I am in awe of your dedication and appreciate earnestly all of the work you do each and every day.

Leonoor at Rose & Mary

Leonoor at Rose & Mary provided beautiful flowers for our families throughout these challenging times - each arrangement was always bespoke, elegant and simply stunning. She is our 'go to' florist because our families are always so appreciative of the quality of her floral tributes - from formal sprays to natural bouquets, each one created specifically to the wishes of the family. A class act, Leonoor has never once let us down. Thank you.

Janet Crooks & Rachel Hodkinson

Thankyou for being you! Always there to support one and other when needed! Couldn't ask for better colleagues!

Austin Davis and Sons

Simply the best

Team at Joseph Edwards

It's been an honour to journey with you

Tami Peel

You’re amazing, gorgeous and beautiful oh and not bad as a funeral director

The team at Mortlake Crematorium

We wish to thank Natasha and all the hard working staff at mortlake crematorium for their professionalism, massive understanding of our logistics and kind relationship through the last 12 months, before and certainly the future. God bless

Kingston upon Thames Registration & Bereavement Services

Thank you colleagues. Your selfless dedication and professionalism in caring for the bereaved of our community has not gone unrecognised. Each one of you is very much appreciated and plays an important role in the provision of a very sensitive service. You go quietly beneath the radar, calmly providing the best care you are capable of and often in the most demanding of conditions. You are all STARS and I am privileged to lead such wonderful colleagues whether permanent, deployed or volunteer.

All members of the profession

The Funeral profession was completely unknown to me and the level of care, detail and behind the scenes work in an area that if often overlooked astounded me. I think one of the greatest testaments to the respect I have for all of you is that I have spent 34 years in the military, yet the 6 months I spent supporting you means as much to me as those 34 years. Some people make a difference - you ARE the difference at a time society needs you the most.

Mortlake Crematorium Staff

I write to thank every member of our team who has worked so hard in the last year; Administration officers, chapel staff, cleaners, crematory team, gardeners and Medical Referees. Every single person made a valuable contribution to ensure families were able to have funerals without delay. It has been hard not to carry out funerals in the usual way. Everyone adapted, made personal sacrifices and continued to smile. With this message it is hoped you know that you are all truly appreciated. x

All the crews!

Your role is vital & without you there wouldn't be a funeral! Thank you for your commitment & for sacrificing precious family time to support others.