
Reviews 2023
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Taylor - 22 December 2023
A huge thank you to Rachel for a lovely compassionate service, she gave to my Gran,Mum and great great .everyone who attended said it was a lovely service even including the funny and rude parts hehe. I would recommend Rachel to all family and friends 100%xx
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David Gillies-Craig - 13 December 2023
Rachel carried out the service for my mums funeral and from the second the family met her we knew she would capture the exact person my mum was. We were not wrong in any aspect as Rachel delivered not only an emotional service but one which completely captured the essence of my mum and everything she was as a person. Rachel is so dedicated to her profession and this clearly shows in the work she does. As a family we cannot thank you enough for everything you have done to serve the memory of my mum in such a loving manner.
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Lorna Dale - 10 December 2023
Rachel helped us to celebrate the life of our father and also the family dog, Max. Rachel was very professional and empathetic to our circumstances and helped us to prepare for Dad’s service. I would recommend Rachel as a celebrant, we are very grateful for everything she did for us.
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Sharon Alexander - 06 December 2023
Unfortunately or fortunately we have had Rachel twice in just over a year. First for my father in law and then my husband. Rachel has that knack of making the process easier, teasing out personal anecdotes without causing distress. Both services were wonderful and we really cannot thank Rachel enough. Sharon xxx
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Violet - 22 November 2023
You did us proud. Appreciate all your help with eulogy. You have such a lovely way with people putting us all at ease.
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Nancy Meek - 10 November 2023
Cannot thank Rachel enough for the beautiful service she provided for our family at the celebration of Davies life. She listened to us and completely got Davie.I would highly recommend Rachel for anyone looking for a compassionate and understanding celebrant.
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Tammy Van Heddegem - 10 November 2023
Intrusted Rachel with both my Nana's and mother in-laws services, she was completely professional during both and provided the best service we could have wished or hoped for. Absolutely loved meeting Rachel even under the circumstances, amazing and brilliant
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Jennifer Ferrie - 10 November 2023
It was wonderful relating all the stories of Jackie you did you did an amazing job can’t thank you enough.
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Shirley Gray - 25 October 2023
Rachel made everyone in our family feel at home talking about my Dad and rather than feel sad about our loss we were able to feel glad about his life and achievements. She was so easy to open up to.
The service that Rachel delivered was absolutely perfect, considered and delivered with care.
To provide my mother with a copy of her service was the icing on the cake it is something she cherishes already and takes comfort from reading it.
All I can add is if you need a celebrant Rachel is your lady.
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Jackie Mason - 10 October 2023
Hi Rachel, I felt i had to come and leave a review after being part of Catrina's daughters funeral party.
I have never been to such a lovely service, you went above and beyond the family and conducted the service in the most beautiful manner, myself and many other mourners were so pleased you were the one choosen to deliver the service. You made a greiving family very happy that you handled the sensitive information so profesionaly, not once did you falter in your reading nor not one mistake made.
I would and will highly recomend you to be the one to help heal a greiving family's broken hearts with your pleasant manner and professionalisim.
Many thanks
Jackie xx
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Catrina Conway - 07 October 2023
Rachel was absolutely amazing. She captured my precious daughter perfectly, and handled so much sensitive information with the greatest diplomacy and care. Many of those attending spoke afterwards of her professionalism and how she portrayed my daughter so beautifully. The service was just perfect and I can’t recommend Rachel highly enough, many thanks Rachel xx
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Kenny Walker - 07 October 2023
Hi Rachel, I can’t thank you enough for the amazing send off you gave my dad Jack yesterday. There were so many comments from family and friends about how you captured the person he was and what he meant to so many of us. Although this was our dad’s day, I think the wider family really appreciated the tribute to mum and to the both of them as a couple. Dad would have loved that. Thank you!
Warmest regards Kenny x
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Clare,Stacey, Jamie, Keegan, Chloe - 06 October 2023
I would like to give a massive thank you to Rachel she was amazing and did my mum so proud what she put in to the service on the 4th October. I would recommend Rachel Jaconelli for any service she was amazing thank you so much appreciated and thanks for your time to be a part of our Farewell to my mum
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Amy,Owen,Bradley and Melissa - 21 September 2023
From the moment we met Rachel we knew we had made the right choice for our dad for Rachel to give him a lovely service as he departs for his next journey.
Rachel was very compassionate to our circumstances and listened attentively capturing every detail of our dad's life.
Rachel continued to communciate with us throughout this difficult process.
Rachel provided our dad with the most beautiful service and executed this with love,light,gentleness and kindness.
Rachel we cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for us to ensure dad's love and joy that he shared with us was captured following his departure from this chapter of his life.
Thank you so much, you are an absolutely beautiful soul and we knew we made the right decision when we met you.
Thank you so so much. We can't recommend you enough ! xxx
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Victoria Conlan - 09 September 2023
Rachel did a fantastic service for our wee dad, he had picked her out himself. He got him to a tee. Thanks Rachel for everything.
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Peter McMullen - 10 August 2023
Rachel performed the service for the passing of our families lovely wee mum, who left us in her 90th year. Rachel was professional, kind, empathetic throughout, and everyone remarked on how nice the service was. From us all Rachel, a very big thank you.
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Garry Hamilton - 08 August 2023
I would like to thank Rachel so much for delivering the service for my mother. Rachel came along and met all the family and listened to our tributes and stories, captured them all and incorporated everything into the service. We couldn’t have wished for better.
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Jodie Trusdale - 01 August 2023
Rachel was amazing the whole process. Before she arrived we were all dreading having to bring up memories that would make us sad but she made us laugh and remember the funny times.
The ceremony was beautiful and so many people commented on how amazing the whole thing was and that was thanks to Rachel.
Forever grateful for the send off you gave my papa thank you
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David Mclelland - 19 July 2023
The Mclelland's would like to thank Rachel for the two lovely services she recently conducted for our family. The way we were all put at ease from day one and talked through the process at such a difficult time was so helpful. Rachel has a unique gift with communicating in these circumstances. From start to finish both services were perfect. We can't recommend her enough.
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Angie Barry McCall - 18 July 2023
Rachel went above and beyond for our family.
As we live in Ireland, Rachel video called us and was so helpful in arranging the service for our beloved uncle in Scotland.
With empathy and kindness Rachel helped us through it all.
Thank you so much Rachel
Angie
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Julie - 16 July 2023
Rachel is one in a million and is amazing in all she does with empathy and respect. She included all the family during the difficult conversations about our loved one.
She did not rush us and gave us guidance throughout for both celebration of life and interment. I would highly recommend Rachel to anyone she has a heart of gold. Thank you again Julie x
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Linda Mcgovern - 14 July 2023
Rachel took everything we said about my mum and made it into a lovely story about her. She was caring and considerate
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Claire Robinson - 04 July 2023
I honestly can't thank Rachel enough, she was amazing caring compassionate, totally blew me away thank you so much for everything
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Catherine Wyndham - 27 June 2023
Thank you so much Rachel for doing George's funeral a celebration of his life from the first moment I met you your professionalism and kindness shown through thank you xx
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Janice Smith - 23 June 2023
Oh Rachel....we are sitting in a quiet corner of a restaurant..no WiFi at the villa.
You were quite superb!! It was absolutely beautiful....outstanding really !!.thank you so very very much.
The entire proceedings were carried out with such dignity.
Bless you.
Janice & Gordon xx
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Claire - 23 June 2023
Hi Rachel, just wanted to say thanks so much , your service was beautiful, everyone said how nice it was and how good you were. Thanks again xx
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Paul Mclaren - 22 June 2023
Just a note to say thank you for the wonderful service today. It was greatly appreciated. Lots of positive comments from family and friends . I’m sure my mum would have loved it.
Thanks again
Paul
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Shirley Whiteside - 17 June 2023
Rachel is a kind and empathetic person. She took time to get to know as much as possible about my late mother and the funeral service benefitted from her diligence. Those attending felt she gave a true picture of my mother, and the tone was perfect. She was very respectful and made the service a celebration of my mother's life which was much appreciated. A lovely, emotional service. I would recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a celebrant.
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Aleta Weir - 25 May 2023
Rachel led a beautiful tribute to our mother. In preparation, she guided us through the funeral service with compassion and care - listening carefully to our thoughts, steering us gently when we were a bit overwhelmed with decisions - and tailoring the service exactly to our needs. At the service, she expertly delivered an emotional tribute to our mother - perfectly balancing the sadness, love, respect and humour that we wanted to get across on the day.
I would thoroughly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a funeral celebrant - she will give you the 100% support you need both in advance of and during the service.
Thank you Rachel.
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David Smyth - 20 may 2023
Wonderful tribute and celebration of my fathers life, Rachel spend several hours with the family and shared in our memories and made sure that we covered all corners of his life. I would highly recommend Rachel to support you during what is a very difficult time, she can help get across the personality which it would
Be so hard for a family member to try and do sue to the emotions at the time!
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Lorraine McCulloch - 19 May 2023
As soon as I met with Rachel I knew everything was going to be ok.
I had emphasised that I wanted the “mood” of my dad’s service to be right and Rachel captured it perfectly.
Her professionalism and attention to detail was greatly reassuring on what was a very sad and difficult day.
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Gena Struthers - 19 May 2023
Rachel conducted my dad’s funeral last week & can I say from the first phone call to the funeral Rachel was very easy to talk to throughout. She was very empathetic, supportive & a great listener nothing was another & kept me informed about the service which she delivered very well. We as a family cannot recommend Rachel enough thank you so much. Gena
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Aileen T - 18 May 2023
Rachel is amazing! The service that she put together with input from our family was just perfect. Everybody who came to my mum's funeral commented on what a lovely service it was. I would highly recommend Rachel for the way she listens to what you have to say and is supportive and caring too. Thankyou again Rachel. Aileen
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Gena Struthers - 18 May 2023
My family and I can’t thank Rachel enough she made a very difficult/emotional time less stressful. Thanks again Rachel
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Paul Smith - 06 May 2023
Thank you is not enough. From start to finish the service you provided was just amazing. You made a difficult time for me and my family that little bit easier. You are simply the best.
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Gabrielle Potts - 03 May 2023
Rachel was not only very kind towards my family but throughout the whole time we felt that nothing was too much trouble . She took the time listen and advise and the end result was a wonderful service marking my dad 's life. We are very grateful for everything she did. I would certainly recommend Rachel to anyone . Thank you again Rachel from all the family
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Danielle Sood - 29 April 2023
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put in to give my mum the send off she deserved.
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John Cowan - 25 April 2023
Thank you very much for today’s lovely service.Everyone said how well you did and how you put over how much Bill would have wanted him to be remembered.
Thank you once again
John (On behalf of my Auntie Etta)
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Caron Ferguson - 24 April 2023
Rachel conducted the service for our mum recently.
Rachels genuineness and empathy were very evident throughout the preparation and the delivery of the service. She managed to bring our mums stories to life and gave an incredible and heartfelt tribute for her last journey. I would 100% recommend Rachel to anyone at this sad time.
A massive thankyou from Caron,William,Ann-margaret and all the family and friends.
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Eric Garrick - 21 April 2023
After the very sudden and unexpected passing of my wife Rachel was one of the many wonderful people who helped us through the bad times.
She was fantastic at capturing the essence of our departed loved one and we had the best recollection of memories and stories, with an appropriate fun "vibe". Nothing was too much trouble and on the day everything slotted into place beautifully with Rachel's contribution outstanding to say the least. There was laughter and tears but all done with true respect and reverence and so many people have commented on how perfect a ceremony it was.
Many thanks to Rachel. I cannot recommend her services highly enough.
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Angela Cunningham - 28 March 2023
Rachel conducted my late father in law’s funeral in November and was very sincere, empathetic she truly captured his personality and wit. We recently sadly lost my mother in law also so was only right we used Rachel again to conduct another beautiful service. I cannot thank Rachel enough for helping us through the darkest of days not only did she conduct the service but she has also called regularly to check if we needed anything and to see how we was coping. Her professionalism and grace are second to none and we as a family couldn’t have got through these last few months without Rachel. Thankyou again for everything you’ve done for us all. I would highly recommend Rachel to conduct the service for the loss of a loved one
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Matt Stevenson - 21 March 2023
We as a family have now seen Rachel more times than we would have liked, if you know what I mean. Rachel has now provided her services for both my late Aunt and Uncles funerals. She puts a really nice touch on such sad occasions, so good the first time that we as a family never considered anyone else. As Rachel said herself in my Aunts service, she rarely gets to meet the person that she’s doing a funeral for, but this was sadly the case with my Aunt as Rachel had met my Aunt just a few weeks before, in preparation for my late Uncles service. My Aunt herself said Rachel did an amazing job, so there was no other choice in that my Aunt would get the same. Thanks again Rachel. From my family and myself.
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Allana Wilson - 20 March 2023
Such a lovely lady can’t thank Rachel enough for her lovely service she did for my mum she was amazing so caring and thoughtful every detail was perfect took time to get to know my mum so professional.I was so upset when my mum passed then I met Rachel her natural caring nature just put me at ease i would definitely recommend Rachel
Thanks for everything Rachel ❤️
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Hugh, Marie & Thomas - 19 March 2023
Rachel conducted the service for our Mum recently and we felt supported, respected, guided and in safe hands throughout the process of preparation and the delivery of the service on the day. Rachel's compassion, genuineness and empathy were evident as she helped us to illustrate Mum's life in an honest, meaningful and fitting way; and her patience appreciated as we revised and fine tuned all the details. We were also thankful of Rachel's experience as she was able to answer many questions about the process too. Feedback from those who attended confirmed appreciation for Rachel and for how accurately she managed to convey Mum and her life.
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Heather Steel - 15 March 2023
Our family can't thank you enough for your wonderful service! We are so happy that you were able to do it for us. You described gran perfectly & did her wee song proud. It brought us a lot of comfort. We wish you could have met her & I can just imagine you both talking for hours on end. She would just have adored you! Thank you again Rachel. Take care!
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Caroline Andrew - 14 March 2023
Rachel is amazing she has compassion,empathy and made a difficult time easier for my family. After meeting us to talk about our dad she delivered a service that was all about him we cried and we laughed. Rachel my family thank you.
We would highly recommend Rachel.
Thank You Rachel
Caroline
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Kenny Roberts - 04 March 2023
Thank you again Rachel for such a wonderful Funeral service for my Mum. Helpful advice from the beginning and nothing was too much trouble. With this being the second time Rachel has conducted a service for us we knew we were in safe hands and everything went to plan. We couldn't have asked for a more caring person to lead us through such a difficult time. Heartfelt thanks from the Roberts family.
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Natasha Partridge - 01 March 2023
I would like to thank Rachel for the amazing service she conducted for my grandfather, she handled everything with the upmost respect, she was very sincere and took the time to make sure she really captured his personality in the service and no one could have done it better than Rachel. She is so kind and caring and I can't thank her enough for everything she has done for me and my family.
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Evelyn Rollo - 26 February 2023
John Mccrae 23/2/23
We can’t thank you enough for the wonderful service for my dad he was such a character and you got him to a tee every one at the service commented about it you helped us get through with your compassion and care definitely the best send off we could have wished for for dad thank you again from all the family love ❤️ Evelyn
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Carol Ann Fisher - 25 February 2023
I would like to thank Rachel firstly and foremostly for her handling of my dad's celebration of life. It was done with the utmost care and compassion.
Rachel put into words the special emotions and feelings we had for such a wonderful man, on behalf of my family sincere thanks. Carol Ann
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Paul Truesdale - 24 February 2023
I want to thank you for the wonderful service you conducted for Mum. You brought some light to the darkness we have been suffering. You ensured our Mum got the best send off, for which we will always be grateful. Mum would have loved her service i'm sure. I am glad she is at peace now with Dad.
Thanks again. Paul, Alex and Rachael.
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Erin Docherty - 03 February 2023
Firstly I would like to thank Rachel for her beautiful service that was done for my mum on the 31st of January, the most incredible and heartfelt tribute for her last journey and Rachel’s first doing a service of someone she had previously met. It was such an honour choosing Rachel as she had also done my grandads the previous year where she then met my mum. Rachel is the most incredible soul and I am in awe of how she managed to bring my mums stories to life. I would 100% recommend Rachel to anyone in this time of need and she is not shy of a cuddle. Last massive thank you Rachel from Erin & James and on behalf of the Stevenson family.
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James Murray - 31 January 2023
Good morning Rachel .I would like to thank you on behalf of all the Murray family for conducting our mums service yesterday. Everyone at the service told us its one of the best heartfelt n sincere service they have heard. A massive thank you. Yours Jim Murray❤️
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Samantha McMenamin - 27 January 2023
Thank you so much for such a beautiful service. You captured our mum perfectly and we can't express our gratitude enough to you for taking the time to perfect it for us. You are a beautiful person and in the perfect job. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
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Sharon Taylor - 27 January 2023
Rachel is a fantastic celebrant. She took the time to listen to what we wanted for my dads funeral as we didn’t want it to be sad due to my dad being a fun and sociable man. She took the time to listen to my wee girl about all her story’s about her papa. This all came across in the service.she also made us feel very comfortable at this sad time. She was very professional and I just want to thank Rachel for her fantastic service as my dad would have been pleased with his service. I would recommend Rachel to friends and family as she gives 110% xx
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Rob Boyd - 25 January 2023
Rachel is an excellent celebrant, who takes the time to meet and speak with family, gather stories & memories and assimilates it all into a loving, upbeat yet appropriate ceremony - in our case celebrating the life of my mother. Despite it being a very busy time, she found the time to meet with us twice, worked extremely well with our funeral director and the crematorium. WE had a hassle free service which everyone said was lovely and very fitting for my Mum. Thank you Rachel, from all the family. Rob
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Janice Wilder - 18 January 2023
I would like to thank Rachael for the kind, caring and compassionate service she gave in honour of my son. It was heartfelt and a true reflection of his short but full life. Everyone who attended said it was lovely and appropriate to the sad cicrcumstances. You did us and him proud. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Love Jan, Tam and Eve xxx
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Wilma Thomson - 18 January 2023
A huge thank you to Rachel for the beautiful service for my Mum .. she spent time with us a couple of weeks before the funeral to get to know Mum through the family ..the service was conducted with such meaning and professionalism we are so grateful for what you did for Mum all in attendance at service said was such a beautiful service xx
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