KC of Lincoln

I just wanted to get in touch and say a huge thank you to both you and Gordon for the thoughtful service you have provided

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CB of Gainsborough said:

Just wanted to express mine and my family’s gratitude and thanks for everything regarding my dads funeral. You made a very difficult time so much

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PC of South Anston

I really appreciate how well Gordon handled things and the support and guidance he gave me /us .A very difficult job carried out with professionalism

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PC of South Anston Said:

I would just like to say thank you for getting everything right for us yesterday .You were all very professional but yet caring , considerate

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JG of Worksop said:

I just wanted to say a massive thank you once again, yesterday was perfect in every way, just what mum would have wanted.

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Mrs C of Doncaster

Dear Both,I just wanted to drop you a quick note – from both my husband and I – to thank you for taking care of

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SS of Marton said:

Excellent Service from Respect Funeral Services. Gordon and Alison are so lovely to work with. My sister and I are two young girls who lost

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MT of Dorset said:

MT of Dorset said: Thanks very much for today. I think we did Mum proud; if she was looking down she would have enjoyed the occasion.

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