FUNERAL REVIEWS
J O’B: Henry Paul Funeral Directors recommended Russ Kane to act as our celebrant. Russ made the whole process of putting the Funeral Service together easy and stress free. He made suggestions for poems and music and listened to how we wanted to celebrate our mum’s life. I would have no hesitation in recommended Russ as a celebrant.
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LJ: I would recommend Russ to anyone looking for a Celebrant, his professionalism and care was invaluable. He guided us through the funeral process with a gentle hand and took the time to question and learn everything he could about my Dad. He dealt with the Funeral Directors directly with great attention to detail, was always on call to answer our questions, and made sure we understood everything that would happen on the day. His eulogy was warm, sincere and a perfect mix of light and shade. Thank you x
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PDW: Russ was the celebrant at my late husband's funeral and it was clear at the outset that he was absolutely the best and most appropriate choice. He took time to read through information I sent him, so that by the time it came to the service it seemed as if he could have known my husband personally by the way he tailored his introductions and reflections. He also made it clear that I could feel free to contact him about any aspects of the service or its organisation, should the need arise. He was utterly professional, empathetic, and pulled the different aspects of the service together to make the occasion memorable for all the right reasons. I had been dreading the funeral but as the service progressed I felt ever calmer and at peace when my children and I went up to the coffin to say our final goodbye as we left. It was a fitting send off. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Russ as a funeral celebrant but I have no doubt he would do as professional and a job for weddings or other occasions.
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JP: We asked Russ to be a funeral celebrant to say a eulogy for my late husband, we couldn't of got a more caring person to deliver this for us, he made us feel that he had known my husband forever, he went through everything with us and asked us questions about my husbands life that were important to him and to us
- he made sure that we didn't forget anything which is easy to do when you're grieving. Russ added something special to a very sad time in my life. He told us exactly what would happen on the day of the funeral, Russ is a lovely person and would recommend him always.
IS: We were so grateful to have Russ as our Celebrant. From the very beginning, he brought such warmth and sensitivity, and his thoughtful approach helped us all to feel at ease on what was a very emotional day.
Russ has a wonderful gift for capturing a person’s character. He even included accents, which added a personal touch and meant a great deal to us, as my dad was from Yorkshire. My daughter-in-law summed it up perfectly when she said, “`You felt like Russ knew your dad.” I don’t think there is any higher praise than that. We were also so appreciative of Russ’s calm professionalism when it came to last-minute changes at the service. He handled an unexpected poem and a longer-than-planned eulogy with such skill, making sure everything still flowed beautifully and finished on time, without ever making us feel rushed.
Thank you, Russ, for guiding us through with such warmth, humour, and compassion. You created a service that felt truly personal, heartfelt, and memorable, and we will always be grateful
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K.C: Russ was the celebrant for our father's cremation service. We couldn't be more grateful that we chose him, especially since we were looking for something less traditional. He understood our wishes and guided us through the entire process with patience, care, and humour throughout. Thank you, Russ.
We were also so appreciative of Russ’s calm professionalism when it came to last-minute changes at the service. He handled an unexpected poem and a longer-than-planned eulogy with such skill, making sure everything still flowed beautifully and finished on time, without ever making us feel rushed.
Thank you, Russ, for guiding us through with such warmth, humour, and compassion. You created a service that felt truly personal, heartfelt, and memorable, and we will always be grateful
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SV: In loving memory of our wonderful Mum. Russ, a compassionate, experienced man and celebrant, crafted a fond & heartfelt farewell. His personalized approach and eloquent eulogy left a lasting mark on hearts. As he spoke, it felt like he had known her, sharing cherished memories and celebrating a life well-lived. Russ’s commitment went beyond the service; he ensured that we felt supported through this painful time. His kind and light nature was very much appreciated, and his genuine care touched us profoundly. He comes highly recommended! Thank-you Russ, for honouring our dear Mum with authenticity and grace! 🌹🙏❤️
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S.H: I want to sincerely thank you for the beautiful service you led for my mother’s funeral yesterday. The way you spoke was both compassionate and respectful, and it truly captured the spirit of who she was. Your words brought comfort to our family and helped us feel supported during such a difficult time.
The atmosphere you created was gentle, dignified, and heartfelt, and it allowed us to say goodbye in a way that felt deeply personal and meaningful. I’m grateful for the care and attention you gave, not only in the service itself but also in the way you guided us through the process with patience and kindness.
Please know that your work made a real difference for our family, and we are deeply appreciative.
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CY: We cannot recommend Russ highly enough. He not only conducted the funeral in a very professional but warm manner, he helped us with all sorts of advice and his experience was invaluable. His hosting of the funeral service was just right, sombre in places and lighthearted in places but all just the right tone. The Eulogy he wrote, after meeting us in our home, was excellent and he took on board all our comments so it truly reflected my husband's personality and life.
SF: Russ after consultation delivered exactly as required a humorous light entertaining service , I would be happy to provide personal recommendations and would highly recommend his service for a perfectly wonderful service
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CM: Many thanks Russ, was very accommodating to needs of my mother's funeral, oversaw it with grace and sincerity. Would highly recommend him.
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NP: As a funeral arranger myself I can totally recommend Russ to officiate. He conducted my late mother’s funeral and we were all thoroughly pleased with his help and attention to detail. Highly recommend. Thank you.
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Russ took time took make sure he understood something of what made mum who she was and what she meant to us. He did this with sensitivity and respect. His listening approach together with thoughtful guidance helped what might have been a sad day unfold into a service full of life stories, happy memories, and celebration. We cannot thank Russ enough.
GM
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