Testimonial

We wanted to take a moment to pass along our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful work you did, in preparing and delivering the service for our beloved Alec Roberts.

We could not have asked for anything more, the service was so fitting of the funny and beautiful person that he was.  You were the most amazing fit and nailed the mood of the day. Dad would have been so chuffed with how his day turned out.  

We really appreciate the time you took to meet with us and tailor the service to Dad in such a detailed way.  Taking the time to hear the stories and memories that we loved most about Dad and intertwining them so beautifully into your words throughout the service, even being willing to deliver a swear word in the chapel, ha ha.  That is a memory of the day that will always bring a big smile to us all!!  Taking the time to meet the people who attended and put faces to the names that you had read and heard so much about was noted.  It was an incredible comfort to have someone so professional, yet compassionate and caring to guide us through the day.  The small touches of including Rexy in the service, even in the candle lighting, were so special.  We were very touched with the moments that you took to pay respect to Dad, bowing next to his coffin at the start of the service, lighting a candle for him, tossing a flower into his grave, and all the kind, caring glances and gestures for his family and friends throughout the service.  You made us so comfortable with your warmth and kindness, that you very much felt like one of us throughout the day.  You are a master of your craft and we consider ourselves very lucky to have met you.  We are grateful for the beautiful memories that you helped to create on the day, we will hold them very dear.  You truly helped us celebrate and farewell Dad with respect, love, and an appropriate amount of laughter. 

Kindest regards, 

Beryl, Pete, Tiffany and Rexy Roberts

I would like to sincerely thank you for conducting the ceremony for my sister Mandy on the 23rd of December 2016. As confronting as the day was, you certainly set the most appropriate and wonderful tone for the day.

Losing a beautiful family member such as Mandy is challenging and our family and friends’ emotions were heightened to their limit, but I must say Sally,  your conduct, tone and carefully chosen words in the essence of Mandy and our   family was quite simply outstanding. There were so many complementary comments regarding your service, we just can't thank you enough for helping us provide Mandy with the day that provided respect, dignity, tears and laughter that Mandy would have been so proud of and I'm sure her spirit was among us with delighted approval and with that great big smile on her face!  Many thanks Sally you are amazing.

Kind regards,  Scott McIntyre & Family

Sally, I just wanted to let you know how special you helped make Mum/Barb's send off.

You have so much experience presenting topics, products and services that many may consider 'just' professional skill, which of course you have! But Sally, it is not your working life that shines through, It is your most amazing ability to connect, to feel. Your own, inner beauty and spirit. Your own compassion, your genuine care of others, your genuine,  blessed spirit....That’s what shines so brightly.  You are a special lady.  Thank you.  

Drew May 

Dear Sal,

I hope you had a wonderful New Year. 

I’ve been wanting to thank you for the incredible service you did for my Dad Chris Moore. 

I only just got the courage to re watch the funeral provided by W D Rose Brighton.  I didn't realise how much of the funeral I had missed being there. I question if it was shock, denial, protection? However, it had me in tears of sadness, .... but more importantly joy. 

You carried his memory, and our message so beautifully. Your summary was a blessing and gift. Your words left me in a very calm place. 

I will never forget you and what you did for my Dad. All the best , beautiful Lady. 

Kindest Regards,

Leanne Moore 

W D Rose Funerals

Dear Sally, 

I  would like to sincerely thank you for all you did for me for Ian's special send off at Tobin Brothers Funerals Malvern this week.
Your beautiful nature allowed me to relax as much as possible during the Saturday meeting and on the day.
The ceremony was just what I wanted, largely because of how you conducted and directed it.
Thank you for repeatedly asking if I had any message about Ian and my wonderful relationship. It finally got through to me once I had everything else covered. You allowed my last minute words to be added to the ceremony for which I am grateful. 

 Thank you so very much,

Margaret Jemmeson.

Sally, I just wanted to thank you for your help in organising dad's service & ensuring it all ran well on the day - which it did.

You had been very helpful in the days leading up to the service in making sure it all came together & I'm quite sure that involved a fair degree of behind the scenes management which I know was 

particularly appreciated by Margaret.

On the day the service ran really well which is great as it takes some stress off the family who are already dealing with a difficult time.

Finally you were a lovely person to deal with. Gold stars at every level.  Andrew Jemmeson 

Having now had a couple of days to reflect and watch the video of Barbara’s service on Wednesday, I wanted to write and try to express the thanks but more-so, the gratitude we, as a family felt for the manner in which you conducted the service.

All of us feel it was a fitting farewell to someone who really was an exceptional human, someone who made a difference and will be sorely missed by many.

We gathered yesterday to talk through the day and our emotions, which was really good for all of us, but the one overriding point of discussion was you.

Your input to the service from a family point of view was amazing, considering you’d only met and spoken to us on 3 or 4 occasions or as a family unit, once. You personalised the service to such an extent it felt you had known Barbara personally, and that made it easier for us.

Thank you Sally, you do yourself such credit with your lovely manner, compassionate nature and professionalism. I have already had 2 requests for your details which I am only too happy to pass on.

We all wish you well for the future and do know there is always a cup of coffee available at Powell St West if you need a break or are passing our way.

Thank you again,  Bob, Julia, Andrew and Daniel May

Sally, we were very pleased to have you conduct the funeral service for our father. 

You were generous in the time you spent with the family before the service and we thank you for showing a genuine interest in our family and in our father’s life.

 You led his service in a clear and sensitive manner and it helped make it a true celebration of a life well lived.

Cheers,

John Thwaites AM

Jonathan Hepner Funerals 

Hi Sally, 

I can’t thank you enough for your time and compassion and the beautiful service we all pulled together with your guidance.

Del had an absolutely fabulous albeit emotional day with her sons, grandchildren and friends. It was a fitting tribute to a remarkable man. 

One or two of our local friends said they thought you were wonderful and would recommend you as would we. 

Thank you again.

Sally Freedman and family x

Tobin Brothers Funerals

Bill & I wanted to say how happy we were to have you as the Celebrant at Tania's Funeral last week.  

We thought you were outstanding and you just seemed to zone-in on everything she had done in her life including the 2 bales of hay!  

The Celebration of Life also went well and Kyle did an outstanding job and kept us all amused.  There was also much laughter but there were tears as well and I think we all just realised how much we are going to miss her. 

Our Heartfelt thanks to you Sally, we really did appreciate the fantastic job you did for us.

Warmest Regards,  

Bill & Lois Soper

Dear Sally, 

On behalf of Pat’s family and friends, I can’t thank you enough for the special care and love that you provided for us today. 

Your handling of the ceremony was exemplary and your sincerity shone through! 

Pat’s Memorial Service at the Jonathan Hepner Chapel and the Graveside Committal at Queenscliff Cemetery were just as we had hoped for and we know that Pat herself would have loved her special day.

Warmest regards, Raymond 💕

Hello Sally,

Once again we wish to say a huge thank you for your caring, wonderful and sincere touch in assisting us arrange and for your delivering of Mum’s funeral / Memorial Service.

All flowed so elegantly and was a true tribute to Mum.

We have been touched by many compliments from our friends and family that it was a wonderful send off for her.

Kindest regards,

David, Jenni, Gavin & Warren Woolman

Hi Sally,

I wanted to thank you personally for the lovely service you conducted for Angela.

It was difficult for all due to the COVID 19 restrictions but it was a beautiful graveside service and a gorgeous day at the Whoorel Cemetery, Birregurra   

We all felt the service was just as she would have wanted it to be and we are grateful to you and Jonathan Hepner Funerals for all your support and for making it so special for our Angela.

Thanks so much,

Regards,

Louise Rouse

Trisha, Kylie, David, Jamie and Amanda and the extended family would like to say thank you so very much for the wonderful memorial service you officiated for our beloved Peter. 

He was a loved and respected human being and his sudden passing was very challenging for all. His beloved grandchildren Molly, Jake and Ava are feeling the loss greatly and talk about his service often.

As a husband, father, pop, confidante, relative, father in law, colleague and friend he touched many people which was so lovingly highlighted in the loving testimonials shared on the day.

Thank you once again for your professional delivery Sally, your ability to co-ordinate such a large and lengthy memorial for us helped make a very challenging experience a lot more comfortable for us.

   Trisha and David Drummy

The Pier, Geelong

Kings Funeral

 Dearest Sally

My brothers and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you for creating such a beautiful send off for both our parents, Barry and Doreen Hope in April and then December 2023.

We feel so blessed as close family friend's, that you were able to share, so fondly, many stories of Mum and Dad in a truly down to earth manner ( as that's how they lived) from your own experience of knowing them, while keeping everyone smiling and nodding through the service. Our parents adored you and I'm sure, were smiling along with your words.

We really appreciate the sincerity and care you put into the service as it can be quite emotional and not easy when you know the family. You're such a beautiful person Sally, inside and out and are wonderfully adept at articulating joy and sorrow at such a difficult time for most families. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for celebrating their glorious lives ( both in their 90's ) with such compassion, joy and sincerity.           

Thank you from the HOPE family.  

      Russell Brothers Funerals               

My sincerest gratitude to Nikki from Jonathan Hepner funerals for the amazing way she organised the service for Ma. Val had only met Nikki once, which was in extremely difficult circumstances some 4 weeks before her passing at the funeral of Michael, Val's son, my beloved husband. Val was so impressed with the care, attention to detail and empathy shown that she immediately requested Nikki be the one to conduct her funeral. 

Unfortunately, we didn't envisage was going to be such a short time till this happened. Nikki went above and beyond what was required to make sure that the memorial was something we will treasure for the rest of time. Sally Williams was the celebrant, as at Michael's, specifically requested by Val. Sally's guidance and compassion with the way she not only conducted the service, but took time and care to get to know Val’s story ensured that Ma was celebrated in the way that she truly deserved. Might I add, in such heartbreaking circumstances with all, and then Covid in the mix...our family will be forever grateful and indebted to Nikki and Sally

To our Dearest Sally,

Thank you so much for ensuring that our darling Mum & Nan’s farewell was such a beautiful occasion and tribute at Russel Brothers funerals today.

You really are a beautiful person inside and out and we feel very blessed to call you family.  

The two poems you read were just perfect and truly were a reflection of Mum and we’re so grateful that you included them in her service.

Can’t thank you enough Sally,

David and Marcia Winship

Russell Brothers Funerals 

Sally, I just wanted to let you know how special you helped make Mum's send off.

You have so much experience presenting topics, products and services that many may consider 'just' professional skill, which of course you have! 

But Sally, it is not your working life that shines through, It is your most amazing ability to connect, to feel. 

Your own, inner beauty and spirit. Your own compassion, your genuine care of others, your genuine,  blessed spirit....That’s what shines so brightly.  

You are a special lady.  

Thank you, Drew May 

With the COVID 19 restrictions the coordination and organisation of Geoff’s funeral was something that put undue pressure and stress on our family. This is where Sally stepped in and made an extremely difficult and abnormal situation a lot less stressful. Sally made us feel at ease from the get go, we felt very comfortable in her presence and could easily open up and express ourselves to her. If fact, we managed to have many laughs together around the kitchen table and this carried on through to the memorial service. 

Sadly we could only have 50 people present at the Chapel and Crematorium but the positive response we have had from our loved ones, who couldn’t make the service and viewed it via the live cross, has been fantastic. Comments made such as: “your celebrant made us feel as if we were there in there in with you”, “Sally was very engaging and inclusive” and “it was a beautiful and natural service”. This was very comforting for our family to hear this.

We would highly recommend Sally to conduct any memorial services, especially of this challenging nature. Her professionalism, communication and empathy towards our family was outstanding. 

A huge thank you again Sally,

From all of the extended family

Chris & Angela Dunn

Geelong Memorial Crematorium 

Sally, I just wanted to let you know how special you helped make Mum's send off.

You have so much experience presenting topics, products and services that many may consider 'just' professional skill, which of course you have! 

But Sally, it is not your working life that shines through, It is your most amazing ability to connect, to feel. 

Your own, inner beauty and spirit. Your own compassion, your genuine care of others, your genuine,  blessed spirit....That’s what shines so brightly.  

You are a special lady.  

Thank you, Drew May 

Sally, I just wanted to let you know how special you helped make Mum's send off.

You have so much experience presenting topics, products and services that many may consider 'just' professional skill, which of course you have! 

But Sally, it is not your working life that shines through, It is your most amazing ability to connect, to feel. 

Your own, inner beauty and spirit. Your own compassion, your genuine care of others, your genuine,  blessed spirit....That’s what shines so brightly.  

You are a special lady.  

Thank you, Drew May 

I am writing to pass on my thanks to you for the role you played in the Celebration of Alan’s Life.

It was a memorable celebration, greatly appreciated by those in attendance, and it was, in no small part, due to your skill and professionalism in the role you played. I was so pleased to meet you and work with you on this important occasion.

My immediate and extended family, along with our friends, extend our gratitude to you. It was a farewell for the ages and a perfect way to honour our beloved Alan.

I will happily recommend you, and if a reference is required for your services, I am most willing to oblige.

I will also write a tribute for W. D. Rose to post.

Sincerely, Terry Earle

Dear Sally,

I would like to sincerely thank you for conducting the ceremony for my sister Mandy on the 23rd of December 2016. As confronting as the day was, you certainly set the most appropriate and wonderful tone for the day.

Losing a beautiful family member such as Mandy is challenging and our family and friends’ emotions were heightened to their limit, but I must say Sally, your conduct, tone and carefully chosen words in the essence of Mandy and our family was quite simply outstanding.

There were so many complementary comments regarding your service, we just can't thank you enough for helping us provide Mandy with the day that provided respect, dignity, tears and laughter that Mandy would have been so proud of and I'm sure her spirit was among us with delighted approval and with that great big smile on her face! 

Many thanks Sally you are amazing.

Kind regards,

Scott McIntyre & Family 

Sally …. I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for everything you did.  Thank you. 

You truly have a gift. 

I genuinely felt your attention and care, particularly in getting to know my much loved aunt and communicating her essence within such a short space of time.

I was deeply touched by the details and thoughtfulness of things like the colour of your jacket and that beautiful necklace and the story of the shooting stars.

To be honest - I'm always a little weary of these kinds of rituals but you showed such honesty and compassion.

Your ability to really hear someone's story and honour it blew me away. I'm so blessed you got to read my words and bring them to life in a way that few could.

What an incredible journey you have ahead of you with gifts like that.  Kim xx

White Lady Funerals