Testimonials

I am touched to have been given some lovely testimonials from families I’ve led funerals for in the past. Here’s a selection of the comments I have received.

As a funeral director, I have had the privilege of working with Andrew Fairweather on many occasions. We hand pick funeral celebrants to suit our families and Andrew being so all rounded, is able to mould himself to any family’s background and wishes. This is why he is one of the best!

Andrew always performs the funeral ceremony in a unique and personal manner, and this is exactly what our families require and what we love about him. We often have families that wish for us to conduct a funeral in non-funeral attire and can be found wearing all sorts of colourful clothing or clothing to match a hobby of the person who has passed away. Andrew is always willing to go along with these wishes too.

Should you ever be in need of anyone to lead a funeral service, Andrew is your man.

Andrew Markham DipFD, Markham Funeral Service

Thank you so much for your email and for sending through the script. We really are so grateful for everything you did on Wednesday. Everyone commented on what a wonderful service it was, especially under the circumstances. You captured Mum perfectly and helped make a very difficult day feel so special and personal for us all.

Colin Byer, Suffolk (June 2026)

Thank you very much for sending me the script of Dad’s service, it was a very thoughtful gesture and a lovely surprise. The flower seeds are a really sweet idea, I’m not very green fingered but I shall plant them and maybe Dad’s spirit will guide me to make them grow, after all he did love his garden. Thank you again for making his funeral a true celebration of his life, he would have loved it.

Anon, Suffolk (May 2026)

Andrew, thank you so much for the service. You did Tracey proud and she would have love the service. Couldn’t think of anyone else to do the service. Once again thank you.

Stephen Woods, Suffolk (May 2026)

Thank you so much for sending me the wonderful copy of our mum’s Funeral service. The wildflower seeds will be planted this afternoon and then the plants will be planted in a special place where they can grow and bloom. Once again thank you for all your kindness, thoughtfulness and compassion during the past few weeks. I am only sorry that our mum did not meet you prior to her passing. You would have got on very well without doubt.

Clinton Wright, Norfolk (May 2026)

Thank you so much for conducting Matt’s service so beautifully. It was the one that I was dreading and didn’t feel capable of putting together, but the comments I’ve received have been amazing “heartfelt tribute to Matt, filled with love, humour and sadness” – what more could you ask for?  Matt would have loved it.

Sarah McGinn, Suffolk (May 2026)

Thank you so much for yesterday. It was all so beautiful.

Jeanette Racey, Norfolk (May 2026)

A big thank you from Sue and myself for conducting Charles’ service yesterday.  Whilst sad it was a lovely service which we think he would most definitely have approved of. The tone was perfect and we didn’t feel at all rushed.

Hilary Dent, Suffolk (May 2026)

Thank you for such a lovely service, Mum would’ve approved

Ellis Gee, Suffolk (April 2026)

Just a quick note to say thank you for the service yesterday. I thought the service was conducted in a very professional but personal way with the right content and tone fitting for the occasion. I know Mum liked the service and you gave us time to reflect on a very proud and meticulous man. I would like to think that he would have appreciated it as well. Thanks again.

Terry Simcock, Suffolk (April 2026)

Andrew, I left that room with such a strong emotion of pride of a job well done. She chose you for a reason and today is absolute testimony to that. You are the one that makes a difference! With warmest regards, and sincere thanks from myself and the entire family. 

Daryl Woodrow, Norfolk (March 2026)

We, as a family, would like to extend our sincere gratitude for the eloquent, thoughtful and compassionate way you led Richard’s Service on Thursday. Thank you so very much

Christine Davison, Suffolk (March 2026)

Thank you for conducting Mum’s funeral today. We enjoyed the service through our tears, and that’s how it should be. I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words

Linda Toogood, Suffolk (March 2026)

Thank you ever so much for today, we’re very pleased the way you took my dad’s service. 

Daren Wilby, Norfolk (March 2026)

Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the great job you did at Mum’s funeral.  I appreciate the support you gave me, particularly as I was so determined to carry out my speech myself and was proud that I did it. Your faultless professionalism was a rock I could rely on.

Carenann Pycroft, Suffolk (February 2026)

Thank you so much! You did such a great job. A lovely balance between sombre and happy, it was just the right tone. It felt right to finally be able to properly reflect on Dad’s life. You made the process very simple which was just what we needed with everything going on.

Charlie Kinloch, Suffolk (February 2026)

May we say that you put together a fitting tribute to Rosie and your attention to detail and the way you led and delivered the service was excellent. We were very pleased indeed with the service and the way the process was handled from the time we first met you. We cannot think of any improvement that could have been made and would like to think that Rosie would have been pleased with the send-off.

Paul, Norfolk (February 2026)

Just want to say thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. We couldn’t have asked for a better service for John. You captured him perfectly. You’re very good at what you do, you made a very difficult day a lot easier for us all. 

Maria Purcell, Suffolk (February 2026)

Thank you so very much Andrew for leading Rick’s service on Monday. It will be lovely having the live one to watch again when we feel strong enough. Thank you again it was lovely to meet you and we will always remember the kindness you showed us at this awful time.  

Beverley Turnbull, Suffolk (February 2026)

I can’t thank you enough. It was a beautiful service and celebration of David.  We did him proud. You did him proud. Thank you. 

Julie Millican, Suffolk (February 2026)

Andrew, thank you so very much for yesterday, you really made it so very special for all of us. Your support and kindness I will always remember and hold close to my heart, I can never thank you enough. You are amazing at what you do, and I will be eternally grateful, many thanks always 

Kim Ball, Suffolk (February 2026)

Just a quick note to say thank you for yesterday. It was a lovely service, delivered with empathy and compassion and everyone spoke about how nice it was. Needless to say many stories…tears and Bacardis were shared at The Wherry afterwards. Thanks again

Martyn Beckley, Suffolk (February 2026)

Thank you so much for the wonderful service you put together for my dear dad. I really was very pleased with how it went, such a relief! You really are the perfect person to handle such a sensitive service with great calmness and compassion. Thank you also for the copy of the transcript, it’s something I can share with the grandchildren if they would like.

Pauline Wicks, Suffolk (January 2026)

Andrew was a very easy person to work with. The service arranged for my brother Tony was unique and was delivered to perfection.

Mick Hudson, Suffolk (January 2026)

We would all like to thank you so much for the service and all your help in preparation for Tuesday. We really appreciate all your support.

Justin Alexander, Suffolk (January 2026)

Andrew, you did us and Dad proud. He was sent off in a way that reflected Dad perfectly. All who attended said what a wonderful tribute it was to him. Thank you for all your words, efforts and tributes.

Jamie Bloomfield, Suffolk (January 2026)

Thank you so much for today. The service was beautiful. This was a day that we have been dreading. Your gentle voice, the way you spoke about our precious girl, was wonderful. We thought a lot of people would attend, but to be honest, we were overwhelmed. We really feel peaceful this evening. Thank you for your part in that. 

It was as though you had known Chloe personally, for a very long time. I have been to funerals where the celebrant sounded as though they were seeing the script for the very first time.  I had huge concerns this is how Chloe’s might sound. Nothing of the sort, you were perfect. In fact, a few people asked how you were related. A real testament to you. 

Hazel & Steve Baker, Suffolk (January 2026)

I’d like to thank you for supporting us with the service and arrangements leading up to it. I think we gave Mum a good send off and it has been very comforting for me and our kids to remember her and meet friends from the past and present. I have felt you understand our mum and have reflected her whist dealing with practicalities and timings so we have been free from that. Thank you again for being there for us and your sensitivity.

Jonathan Aumônier, Suffolk (December 2025)

Thanks so very much for leading the service, and for your support in the weeks leading up to it. The service was everything we wanted it to be as a tribute to Doreen, and we very much appreciated the light touch you gave in guiding us, and your sensitive and insightful contributions. We’re very grateful, and your role was vital in creating for us the positive memories of the day that we’ll carry with us. Thanks again.

Simon Aumônier, Suffolk (December 2025)

On behalf of all of us, thank you for putting together such a lovely and fitting tribute to Jean. 

Elijah Bell, Norfolk (November 2025)

Thank you for leading Dad’s service yesterday. I think everyone thought it was a lovely tribute.

Ben Gale, Suffolk (October 2025)

I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of all the family for Paul’s send-off. It was amazing, so very personal for Paul and our family. Thank you.

Denny, Suffolk (October 2025)

Thank you for your service before and during the funeral. It was all a bit of a blur to me but everyone says it was lovely and that we did Mum proud.

Jayne Milton, Suffolk (September 2025)

I wanted to take a moment to properly thank you for the beautiful and heartfelt service you led for our beloved Mike Tinsley yesterday. Your words and presence brought great comfort to our family, and you captured Mike’s spirit with such warmth and grace. As I briefly expressed on the way out, we were deeply moved by how you guided us through such a meaningful farewell. Your compassion and care helped create a space where we could honour Mike’s life, share memories, and begin to heal. Thank you again for everything you did to make the service so special.

Samantha Tinsley, Suffolk (September 2025)

Thank you so much for yesterday. It was just perfect. Your service was lovely and Michael’s friends all commented on how it really brought out what they felt was his true character. Thanks also for creating such a calm atmosphere for me from the very start, and for looking after me. It really helped me to be brave and enable me to give my best for Michael. 

Amanda Clowe, Suffolk (September 2025)

Thank you again for leading Mum’s service, it was lovely.

Marsha Reeves, Suffolk (August 2025)

Thank you for leading a lovely service for Mike on Monday. It was a truly fitting tribute to him.

Helen Hacon, Suffolk (August 2025)

I would like to thank you so much for leading the service yesterday so well. It almost felt that you knew her too.  She was a beautiful lady and so loved. So, thank you once again on behalf of her loving family.

Carol Lilley, Suffolk (August 2025)

Please allow me to once again express our thanks and appreciation of the service you lead both today and for Beryl. You allowed closure for many members of our family and that is the one element that had been missing. Jane and I are profoundly grateful, as I am sure are the girls.

Mario Dilieto, Suffolk (August 2025)

Thank you so much for yesterday. You held a lovely service for Mum and I feel that she would have loved it. Thank you for your support and guiding us through.

Kate Bowden, Suffolk (July 2025)

I just wanted to say thank you for leading such a beautiful service for my mum’s funeral a couple of weeks ago. It was obviously a very difficult day, but you made it lighter. Your kindness and thoughtfulness shone through both in the lead up and on the day which I really appreciated.

Charli Waller, Suffolk (July 2025)

It was a lovely service. At the wake we had several comments stating it was one of the nicest services they have been to, as it seemed very personal and well executed by your good self.

Nigel Bedford, Suffolk (July 2025)

I’d like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you for my brother’s service.  It was really nice, and we were all very proud of the way everything was done. Thank you for everything.

Tracey Smith, Suffolk (July 2025)

Dear Andrew, we were so very grateful to you for conducting such a sincere service for Roy, everybody was very emotional by the end of the service.

Maureen Stoddard, Suffolk (July 2025)

Many thanks Andrew. Everyone was very pleased with the service and the guidance and support you have provided was much appreciated.

Stuart Pead, Suffolk (July 2025)

I just wanted to say a quick and huge thank you for leading Nanna’s service yesterday. Your words and readings meant such a lot. A simple service but that is just what Nanna wanted. Again, many thanks.

Sharon Farr, Suffolk (June 2025)

Thank you Andrew. You conducted a beautiful service, and I am so glad that it was you who did this for us, it could not have been any better or more moving. 

Ann Steele, Suffolk (June 2025)

I just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful portrayal of Mum’s life. We really appreciate everything you did on Friday and also with the preparation.

Kate Cox, Suffolk (June 2025)

Thank you so much for today. We have had many people comment on what a beautiful service it was. 

Julie Wegg, Suffolk (June 2025)

On behalf of myself and my family, may I say what a pleasure it was  to meet you and have you there with us to celebrate my father’s life. We could not have wished for a better service and with your kindness and professionalism we felt so at ease on such a difficult day.

Linds Falconer, Suffolk (June 2025)

Thank you Andrew and huge thank you for being our celebrant. You led the service beautifully and I’ve had lots of messages from family and friends saying how the service was very ‘Brian’. 

Carol Peters, Suffolk (June 2025)

Thank you for a lovely service today

Alan Chapman, Norfolk (June 2025)

Thank you very much Andrew for all your hard work, support and kindness. You were so kind and sensitive and helped make a tough day for me and Mum go smoothly and easier. At the wake afterwards many people said to us what a lovely service it was, not too long, not too short, and that you described Dad well. I think he would have been very pleased with how it all went.

Sam Block, Suffolk (June 2025)

We just wanted to say thank you so much for yesterday. We had many people say what a lovely service you gave. Think Dad would’ve been very pleased with the service and the amount of people that came. Thank you once again.

Nicola Ready, Suffolk (June 2025)

Thank you, it was a beautiful day. You did a cracking job.

Sylvia Matthews, Suffolk (June 2025)

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