" Her compassion and empathy goes beyond measure. The Family needed a lot more help and guidance than most, and this was given without question or hesitation."
C. Morrison- Funeral Director
Read More"I wanted to send you a quick email to say a massive Thank You for making saying goodbye to my Mum special for all of us. Even in the most hardest days of my life your support and kindness offered so much light and love to celebrate Mum’s life. Thank you again for being an amazing human in this time of sadness."
Simone
Read More"A huge THANK YOU for all you did for us, you made the hardest day for us just a little less painful and I feel, though you only met Dad briefly , you "got" him...the service was just beautiful, I have watched it several times and just cant thank you enough."
Alexis
Read More"Jo! Sending our own big love and thanks to the amazing job you did in helping our family send-off and celebrate the life of our dear Dad recently. These are incredibly difficult times we live in and guided by your grace and professionalism you helped us put together a unique service for him that will always be cherished by everyone who attended and watch on from around the world. Thank you for working alongside us to achieve a beautiful day full of tears and laughter, songs, and quirky fun that we know dad would have wholeheartedly participated in. Together yours and Dads sunshine bought us an unforgettable gorgeous clear blue day, kookaburras and soft rustles from the trees as we all wished him love and peace. We’re so grateful for your kindness leading up to, during and after his passing and with your help our memories of that day are largely happy ones. Thank you Jo, we love you. "
Janice & Family
Read More"We are incredibly grateful that we were able to share in what was a very sad day with Jo. As always she ensured our memorial service was perfect. With her support we were able to remember the special memories and to be present on such an emotional day. Jo is one of a kind with an incredible passion which she puts into everything she does."
Andrew & Ashley
Read More"Jo is a ceremony GODDESS; there really is no other way to put it. Working together on the recent funeral for her brother-in-law was equal parts sad and awe-inspiring. The ceremony she crafted so beautifully and so full of love is one I (all everyone present) will never forget. It was thoughtful, considered, enlightening, uplifting and healing. She held space for everyone in the room that day, despite her own inner pain, and began a path to healing for all the many broken hearts present Thank you Jo, for bringing your heart and soul to this sacred event, I'm so grateful to have worked with you."
Yasemin- Rite of Passage Funerals
Read More“We both feel so much lighter and so much more at peace than we have since our first loss. Words can't quite describe the gift that you gave us today. You are a true gem, and we are both so so grateful and thankful. That we are both feeling so much lighter because of everything that you gave us and helped us with is a true blessing. The ceremony was EXACTLY what we both needed, and the way you held that space for us is something we will never ever forget. Thank you so much for your time, help, support and for just simply being the wonderful human that you are.”
Rhiannon & Chris
Read More"Dear Joanna, I want to say how grateful my family and I are for the beautiful funeral service you helped us develop and that you gracefully delivered for my Mother. Obviously you care deeply about the importance of helping people honour their loved ones so that at a time when we are understandably distracted, you guide gently towards making sure there are no regrets later about what we 'should/could' have done. As a family we were completely in agreement that we had honoured our loved one in a beautiful way that also helped us to express our tender feelings and gratitude for her life. Thank you for helping us truly celebrate a life well lived. Your compassion, confidence, and expertise and belief in the great value of honouring the important rituals in our lives, was what guided us so well in being able to honour our loved one so beautifully. As a result we will always remember that special occasion with great satisfaction and peace. Thank you."
Merilyn S
Read More"Joanna was the celebrant at my Grandmothers funeral. She made it a magic, joyful, personal and profound celebration of my Grandmothers life. She made everyone feel secure and supported, held space for everyone and presented so beautifully. All our little in jokes and family quirks where shared sympathetically and with such humour. It was very important to us that the humour, devotion and Love our Grandmother gave so freely in her life was present at her going away. Joanna did it all. Everyone I spoke to after the service where clearly impressed by Joanna and her skill. Joanna very definitely has a true calling to this vocation and it shines from her."
Amy D
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