These 'Thank You' cards are on display at our
funeral home in Whitefield, Manchester.

Dear Paul and Helen,

Our family were devastated by the loss of Ronald: our brother, brother-in-law and uncle and even more so, he put in his will that he wanted a sea burial. What does one do? I googled "Burials at Sea" and having read the information, it appeared to be a minefield. I again googled to search for ‘funeral directors who specialize in Burials at Sea’.

There were not that many listed, one of them being Paul Williams Funeral Directors. I contacted and spoke to Paul, and explained the predicament the family found themselves in relation to what we needed to do. Paul explained the procedure stage by stage and the necessary paperwork required at each stage of the proceedings. He stated that he would take care of all the necessary paperwork and documentation; and the provision of a boat to convey Ron's body out to sea. In addition he arranged for a vicar local to Lymington to carry out a short blessing and commendation service at the quayside which the family requested prior to the family boarding the boat. He also arranged on behalf of the family a wreath in the shape of an anchor plus roses for family members to throw onto the sea where Ron’s coffin was laid to rest.

When dealing with Paul, or when he was not available, his sister Helen, throughout the initial contact to committal, we found them both to be very understanding, sincere and dignified in their dealings.

The boat skipper and his navigator were excellent and we were looked after very well by them. When it came to the committal of Ron’s body to the sea it was a wonderful and peaceful occasion which was conducted professionally. It was Ronald’s wish to have a sea burial and I know he would not have been disappointed.

I would like to express on behalf of our families the gratitude to all those involved in making the burial at sea run so smoothly.

I would thoroughly recommend Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors to any grieving family to place their trust in Paul and his team in arranging the funeral for your loved one.

The McCran and Judd families

Dear Paul and Helen,

I wanted to thank you for the most beautiful, perfect funeral for my step-father, James Paget. From meeting you for the first time, to collection of Jim from the hospital, to returning him to his roots in Worcestershire, you were superb. I was comforted when visiting him to find him looking so dapper in his own clothes once more, after spending the last 3 months in a hospital gown. It is exactly how he would have wanted to look. Please convey my thanks to your staff who behaved with dignity and respect throughout. A very beautiful day.

Professor Tracy Hussell

Dear Paul & Helen.

I'd just like to express our utmost gratitude not only for yesterday but over the last couple of weeks. The compassion you showed when dealing with our family in such difficult circumstances was such a comfort. Yesterday's Service was just what we wanted: from bringing Dad home, to taking us to the crematorium, then onto the wake you showed such professionalism.

The florists you recommended were also wonderful and totally understood what we wanted and delivered such beautiful flowers. The Humanist Celebrant again was excellent and knew exactly what we wanted. From the way he talked about Dad you'd have thought he'd known him for years! Could you pass on our gratitude to your wonderful team?

Regards Ruth & Family.

To Paul, Helen & staff,

Many thanks for everything you did for my late husband Danny. Everything you did was carried out with dignity and kindness. The actual funeral day was very nice and ran so smoothly. Thanks again, Glenys and family.

To Paul & Helen,

Thank you so much for the beautiful Service you delivered for our Dad. Professional, dignified and totally lovely. The flowers, the cars, the whole service was one our dad would have been proud of. Thank you so much, love Sharon & Denise.

Dear Paul & Staff,

Thank you so much for your care of my sister Pam whilst she rested with you. Also sincere thanks for your kindness and impeccable professional service.

Kind regards, Alicia & family

I would like to thank you so much for everything you did. The personal service was so much more than I ever expected. I was very pleased with the funeral service, from arriving at the house to bringing me home. I would not hesitate to recommend your service to anyone. Thank you so much Paul and Helen

Joyce

Dear Paul,

Thank you for all the care you took of my best friend Carol. And to Helen - thank you for your support and help.

Phillippa

Dear Paul & Helen,

Please accept our sincere gratitude for the beautifully dignified and graceful farewell you offered our dear Nannette. Thank you for suggesting and arranging her beautiful resting place at St Mary's. We feel so close to her there. God bless.

Dominic and all the family.

To Paul & company,

Thank you so very much for all you have done for our family. We cannot put into words the appreciation we have towards yourself and your company for a professional and beautiful send off you gave my father, Ronald. Thank you very much.

Julie, Ian & family

To Paul,

Thank you so much for your kindness. You made a terrible time in our lives bearable. You are so professional for such a young person. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Love Sue xxx

Dear Paul,

A huge thank you for the wonderful way in which you and your team handled the cremation followed by the interment of ashes at All Saints' Church, Stand. Paul, you have personally been so professional, considerate and comforting: taking away so many of our worries at this difficult time.

You organised everything so well enabling us to focus on the passing and our memories rather than the logistics. Please pass on our gratitude and pleasure in seeing the flowers and the Order of Service tribute to Hilda, loving wife and mother.

It really did make a tremendous difference to our family that we were being looked after by someone with genuine integrity and humanity

Best Wishes, Sue & Leonard

Dear Paul, Helen and team,

Thank you very much for everything that you did to make Mum's passing so much easier to deal with. From the first phone call and collection of Mum from my house, I knew she was in good hands - so reassuring.

Everyone has been so professional, kind and caring from start to finish. Thank you so much Helen for getting Mum's make-up, hair and eyebrows so perfect! She looked beautiful. You are a star. Thank you to Steve and his patience with the Order of Service.

The funeral itself was beautiful. The cars and all your staff looked wonderful. Mum's coffin resplendent with all the flowers is a sight I shall never forget. You all did a fantastic job throughout. Mum would have been thrilled with the whole funeral. She has been cared for wonderfully in your Chapel of Rest. Such a beautiful peaceful room.

We have no hesitation in recommending you to others - heartfelt thanks to you all - it was the best funeral we have ever been to!

Best wishes to you all, Debbie, Darren & David xxx

To Paul and staff,

I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your efforts during my mother's Service on Tuesday. Both me and my family appreciate everything you have done for us over the last couple of weeks

Kind regards, Joel

To Paul,

Thank you for your personal and professional service putting us at ease throughout the whole process for Mark's funeral.

Del & June xx

Many thanks Paul, and to all your staff. We greatly appreciate your care.

Kind regards,

Judith & Roger

To Paul & Staff,

Can't thank you enough. Thanks for all your help during a difficult time. Kind regards.

Nicola Pelosi's family

Dear Paul,

Thank you so much for everything you did for Geoff's funeral. It was a lovely Service.

Linda, Mark & TJ xx

Dear Paul and Helen,

We just wanted to express our sincere gratitude for everything you did for us regarding Dad's funeral. At such a difficult and emotional time your professionalism and personal approach made things so much easier to bear and we were, and still are, truly touched. With love

Alison, Rosie, and families xx

To Paul

Thank you very much for organising my mother's funeral so quickly. You helped make a very difficult thing easier. My father Geoff and brother Colin were very grateful for your support too. Thanks.

Heather

Dear Paul & Helen,

I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful job you did for Tony's funeral. Your kindness, care, and attention were much appreciated. I don't know what we would have done without you. Words aren't enough but...heartfelt thanks.

Noreen x

To Paul,

Wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for all you have done for our family in the difficult time we have faced. From meeting you, everything seemed a little less daunting. You were kind, helpful, and informative from the beginning; and then carried out the funeral in a very dignified and professional way. Thank you to your team too. God bless you all x

Stephanie, Anthony & Jonathan.

Paul, Helen and staff,

Just a short note to say thank you for turning a very sad day into a better one. The care and attention that you gave to us was second to none. We didn't have to think about a thing.

You were recommended to us and I would recommend you to any of my friends. And as Nicole said, we will use you again (not too soon I hope!).

Kind regards, Angela, John, Andrea and Nichola

Dear Paul, Helen, and all your staff,

Thank you so very much for all the help you gave myself and my family with the funeral arrangements of my husband Michael. Nothing was too much trouble for all of you. The coffin, the flowers and church service booklets were wonderful. It all made our day so hassle free.

Wishing all at Paul Williams Funeral Service every success now and in the future. Yours sincerely,

Mary

To all, especially Helen,

Thank you for taking care of everything for us and taking special care of Michael. We gave him a great send off and I'm sure he would have been proud.

All the Sutherland family xx

To Paul & Helen,

We wanted to give you our heartfelt thanks on what has been an awfully sad time for us. From the moment Paul first came to see us, we knew we had chosen the right people to help us through. We had you there looking after us, knowing that we could speak to you anytime and nothing would be too much trouble. Your respect throughout is so much appreciated

Thank you both, you made our time bearable

Janet, Mark and Phil

Dear Paul,

I would like to thank you and your team for ensuring that Dad was granted his wish for a sea burial. You all made an upsetting time less difficult.

Everyone involved made the experience much easier and despite the weather we all felt at ease, it was definitely the right way to say our farewells.

Warm regards, Sam

via e:mail

To Paul, Helen and all the staff,

Thank you for doing a fantastic job of my mother Elizabeth's funeral and thank you for all your help.

Martin and all the family

Dear Paul, Helen and all the team,

Thank you so much for your sensitivity and tact during a very difficult time. We also appreciated the kind gestures - they were such thoughtful touches. We would have no hesitation in recommending your services. Thank you once again.

Catherine, Ben & James.

To Paul & Helen,

I know you both hear this many times but we are so happy we found you...Diamond & Angel

Thank you for all your help,

Love and extra kisses

Tracy & Julie x, James, Rees, Jasmine, Ebony, Clifton and Ricky xxxx

To Paul & Helen,

"Can't thank you enough." Just a note to thank you for your care and attention during the difficult time of arranging Mum's funeral. Kind regards,

Debbie, Sharon, and Michael xxx

To Paul, Helen and staff,

It really is a pleasure to know someone so thoughful. Many thanks for the highly professional services you provided for my late mother. Also for the kind support to the family.

Love Elaine & Mike x

To Paul and team

Thanks so much for all your help. It was a wonderful funeral and John would have been so pleased! Really appreciate it.

Philip

Thank you from Paul & Lynn

Dear Paul
Thank you so much for the truly kind and caring way you did the funeral for my beloved late partner Paul. You took all the worry away from what was a very sad day. Steve, the Celebrant, made it a day to celebrate his life as well as mourn his death and all those who attended said how lovely it was.
Kind regards
Ann and family

Paul & Helen,

May I please thank you Paul and Helen for such a caring and loving way you showed me and Trevor throughout such a sad time. Thank you.

Steve

Dear Paul,

Just a quick note to say that you made a sad time for all of us a little more bearable. Thank you for helping us to deal with a very difficult task, and thank you for your guidance. It is all much appreciated.

The Elkes family

Dear Paul

On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank you and all your staff for being so helpful and caring whilst arrangements were made for my dad's funeral. We really appreciated the respect and professionalism you all displayed on the day. Sincerely,

John

On behalf of the family and friends may I thank you for giving my lovely wife Norma the most beautiful "send off." Your service was second to none, delivered with so much care, compassion and professionalism; and for that I will always be grateful.

With all good wishes to all involved.

Peter

To Paul & Helen,

I cannot say enough 'Thank You's' to you and all your staff, for all your help in doing everything to help me along my sad day. You are all so wonderful in the job you do. My family now know where to go in the future! I know in my heart you will look after me like you did with my Kevin. Once again, thank you so much.

Sandra x

Dear Paul,

Thank you so much for your kind and courteous manner in which you dealt with us. The service you arranged so kindly was a great help and comfort to us all.

Kind regards

Nadine, Onyema & Chiama

Dear Paul,

A huge 'thank you' to you and your staff for looking after us over the last few weeks. The funeral was beautiful - you certainly did Dad proud! We really can't thank you enough - love to all -

Hilary, Chris, Penny and June.

Paul and Helen and staff,

My family and I have really appreciated the excellent, professional and compassionate service that you provided for us on the ocassion of our Mum's funeral.

Many thanks,

Denis.

Dear Paul,

Thank you once again to yourself and Helen and all your staff who ensured that my father's funeral was carried out in a professional way with tact and sympathy.

Yours sincerely,

Luigi, Maria and all the family.

Thank you for all the loving care and attention you gave our dear daughter Sarah.

With lots of love

Lorraine & Bill xx

To Paul & staff,

Thank you for your kindness and compassion shown to us all when our Dad Terry died. Your quiet dignity, thoughtfulness, helping us through the whole painful process, making what is an extremely difficult day more bearable.

You were there to make sure everything went to plan, guiding the boys with carrying the coffin, making sure the flowers were beautiful, everything we asked for was carried out.

We thank you Paul for letting us visit Dad as many times as we did as there are quite a lot of us!! Thank you for the beautiful flowers. With kindest regards,

Lena and all the family

Dear Paul & staff

Many thanks to you all for the dignified and respectful funeral you carried out for my husband Timothy. Also, thank you to Helen for all her help and kindness.

God bless you all

Norma & family

To Paul, Helen and all the staff,

We could not thank you all enough for all your kindness and support over the past few weeks. Our brother David would have been proud.
Thank you all so much

Alison, Karen and the family

Dear Paul & Helen,

Thank you so much for your care towards our Mum and towards us; for arranging how beautifully dressed Mum was with you, for the arrangements, for the most beautiful flowers, and for your sheer elegance and class. It gave us all great comfort.

With our gratitude, Lynne, Merryl, Lance and Paul xxxx

Dear Paul & Helen,

Just a note of heartfelt thanks to you both and to all of your staff for taking care of us at our time in need. We all greatly appreciated the caring, thoughtful and genuine manner you showed both Dad - Larry - and to all of us. Your professionalism was second to none and your parents and ancestors should be very proud of the way you are continuing the family business.

God bless you always in the wonderful work you do. Love and prayers,

Robert, Marie, Kenneth, Simon, Julie & families xxxxxxx

To Paul. Helen and all the staff,

Thank you so much for making Barbara's send-off so perfect and special. We can't thank you enough.

Paul & Eve and family xxx

Dear Paul, Helen & staff,

We wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone connected with Gerald's recent funeral. Throughout you showed respect, kindness and dignity. Your professionalism made a very difficult and sad time easier to bear. A great big thank you

Christine, Alan & family x

Dear Paul & Helen,

No words to express my thanks. Best wishes to both of you. Warm regards,

George & family.

To Paul & all the staff,

Many, many thanks for your help and support in the last week. Everything was so beautiful yesterday. Stephen would have been proud.

Love and best wishes to you all.

Marylyn, David, Sharon, Laura and families xxx

Dear Paul & Helen,

Thank you so much for the fantastic work you did for my Dad's funeral. It has been a very upsetting few weeks but you have been so kind and made everything much easier.

Kind regards, Elizabeth, and Michele, David & Charlotte.

To Paul & Helen,

We would like to thank you both for all your help and support over the past few weeks. Your professionalism gave us great ease at a very difficult and sad time in our lives.

Kind thoughts to you both from Phyliss, Jacqueline, Deborah and all the family of the late Patrick.

Dear Paul & Helen,

We would like to thank you both and all your staff for your invaluable assistance in preparing all the necessary funeral arrangements which you carried out so impeccably for Antonietta. In particular, we were so appreciative of you Paul for allowing us to bring our family from Italy who arrived very late in the evening.

We chose your Funeral Service on the recommendation of friends who have availed themselves of your services on previous occasions and we are so glad we followed up their advice. Moreover, we will likewise recommend your funeral home to others when the need arises. Once again, thank you all and best regards

from the Di Stefano family.

To Paul & Helen,

Thank you are two small words, but they can't convey the gratitude we have for your loving care, not just of us as a family, but of Auntie Barbara; who was looked after by a friend she trusted. Nothing was too much trouble and being able to ask for anything was so easy.

Helen - you are a star and a truly amazing lady who even rang me when you should have gone home. Paul - your attention to detail and care is the best and beyond compare.

Love and thanks, Sam, Phil & family xxxx

Paul,

On behalf of the family we would like to say thank you for your kindness and support in arranging Mum's funeral for us. Due to your professionalism the funeral went very smoothly. Thank you for making a difficult day more bearable.

Kind regards, Heather & John

Paul,

Many thanks for your great help and for your thoughtfulness. Thanks from all the family.

George

To Paul and all the staff,

Carl and I would like to thank you for all the care given looking after Mum, and helping us make all the arrangements with you to say goodbye to her. Your help and advice was greatly received.

Kind regards, Sue & Carl

To Paul and Helen,

We would very much like to say a BIG THANK YOU to you all, for all your help and understanding for supporting me and my son throughout the funeral for my Dad, Paul.

from Maria & Mario xxx

To Paul, Helen and staff,

Thank you Paul for looking after our Dad, and you made us feel nothing was too much trouble to you. The family very much appreciate all you did. Thank you.

Elaine & Alan, Derek & Kath, Marc & Debbie and all the family xxxx

Dear Paul,

Thank you very much for all you have done to help me during my grief. The Service was beautiful. Every step of the way 'lifted me up' as the song said. The floral tributes, the way the Service was delivered by the Celebrant - just everything would have made Bill so proud. The catering and the room at the cricket club was excellent. The people who attended on the day have all admired the procedure.

Thank you Paul and all your staff for all you did for me. I send my best wishes to you all for the New Year. You all deserve a huge thank you.

Regards, Mary.

Dear Paul and staff,

I would just like to thank you all for the care, respect and kindness shown to my late husband, my family, friends and myself.

The service you all gave was impeccable and I was so pleased the way the day unfolded.

Thank you so much. Love and best wishes

Wendy xx

To Paul, Helen and all the staff,

A special greeting just to bring, the warmest thanks for everything

...for your care and compassion with Steve, and your efficiency and attention to every detail for his funeral arrangements. It helped us more than words can say. With love and thanks.

Tracey & family x

To Paul,

I wish to express, on behalf of my family, our gratitude on the service you provided in the funeral arrangements of Beryl. We felt that the arrangements were dealt with in a dignified and respectful manner.

Thank you also for the respectful way Beryl was presented in your Chapel of Rest.

Many thanks again for the respect, dignity and care shown to a beloved Mum.

Debra, Paul & Susan

To Paul & Helen,

Thank you both so much for all your help and support over the last few weeks...we couldn't have done it without you!

Best wishes, John, Siobhan, Carmel, Frankie, Niamh, Orla, Jack & Ava xxxx

To Paul, Helen & staff,

You've been so very thoughful and shown such kindness too, that's why this comes to bring a note of special thanks to you.

Thanks so much

Sheila & family

Dear Paul and Helen,

Your help in making Dad's funeral and service so special is very much appreciated. Thank you for giving him a special send off.

Jane and Steve

Thank you to you Paul, and all your staff, for everything you have done. It was superb in every detail. Amanda looked lovely. Thank you once again.

Hazel, John, Alex and family xx

Hi Paul

I would just like to thank you for the lovely memorial service this evening.

Myself and all my family found it peaceful and reflective and it was so nice to take time out to think about Dad almost exactly a year after he passed away.

Thanks for inviting us and for arranging it. It was a very special evening

Very best wishes, Rachel Garner x

Dear Paul, Helen and all the staff,

Thank you all very much for all your help and guidance over the last couple weeks. Your service has been professional yet compassionate throughout. Many thanks.

From Lee, Sandra & family.

Dear Paul,

I wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to you and your team for providing such a professional, reverent, respectful and dignified funeral service for our dearly departed Sr Philomena on Tuesday last.

We were bowled over by your professionalism and the respect shown by you and wish that some of our Irish Funeral Directors would take a ' leaf from your book' so to speak.

Kindest regards,

Martina & Sean Meskell (Ireland)

Dear Paul & colleagues,

We would like to thank you for the sympathetic and professional service you gave us during our recent bereavement. Your attention to detail and calm handling of all issues was greatly appreciated and helped us cope knowing you had so much under control.

Also we did like the fact you slowed the traffic on the A56 twice! Terry would have appreciated that. Thank you again.

Marguerite, Ruth & Ann

Dear Paul & Helen,

Thank you so much for your services, care and commitment during our sad loss of Martin. You've been so kind. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Beryl, Martin Jnr & Chris.

Dear Paul,

I should like to thank you on behalf of myself and all of Ellen Rutter's funeral party. I know that Ellen would have appreciated the way in which her funeral was conducted and all of us were greatly impressed. Please also pass on my thanks to the Celebrant for a lovely Service.

Again, many thanks for everything.

Sylvia

Paul,

I want to say thank you very much to you, your staff and all connected with my mother's funeral. From beginning to end you all showed kindness, respect and dignity. Thank you from myself and my family.

Regards, Penny.

To Paul & Helen,

We can't thank you enough for your caring attitude and your friendly service! Thank you so much for looking after my beloved brother Ronald.

Sheila & Robert xxx

To Paul & staff

We would like to thank you for everything at this difficult time. Your caring and professional manner from the first time we spoke to the end of the funeral meant a great deal to us. Again we thank you very much for looking after us and my Dad Kevin.

Karen, Lee & family x

To Paul & staff,

We would all like to thank you most sincerely for the way you helped us to get through the funeral of our lovely son Robert. We don't know how we would have done it without all your help. Many thanks.

The McCormack family

To Paul,

I would just like to say thank you for all your kindness during this time. Thank you for creating the most perfect send off. I am forever grateful.

Thanks, Leah & family x

To Paul, family & staff,

Thank you so very much for making a terrible time bearable and for treating Ann with so much care and dignity.

Patricia, Clive, Jane, Harry, Hannah, Adam and Elliot xx

Dear Paul

We couldn't have wished for a better send off for our little boy. Thank you once again Paul. We will recommend your services.

Dominic, Nicola and family.

To Paul and the rest of the team,

Thanks for all your support in ensuring all went as we wanted it to. You and your staff did a superb job. Your personal touch particularly with my Mum was appreciated.

Lee & Lindsay

Dear Paul,

Thank you so much for all your help in arranging Elaine's funeral. Everything was beautiful - your kind words, everything on the day itself and the wonderful words spoken during the Service at Stockport crem. Superb!

Maria x

Dear Paul,

Thank you

Susan x

Dear Paul & Helen,

We would both like to say a big thank you for the wonderful way you prepared and handled Mum's funeral. She looked so beautiful and peaceful in your Chapel of Rest. We drew great comfort from your flexible visiting times, your kind words, and sympathetic ears. We will both be eternally grateful.

I look forward to popping in from time to time to say hello when I drop Mitzy off at the dog groomer's nearby! Take care and once again thank you.

Elaine & Rob

To Paul,

I know the words thank you are used so often they begin to lose their meaning but when I say them I mean them with my whole heart. You'll never know how grateful I am for everything you have done. Thank you for all your help with Winnie's funeral.

from Sandra & Derek and family

Dear Paul, Helen and all your lovely staff,

Thank you so very much for the way in which you conducted Mum's funeral arrangements. As always you were dignified, polite, courteous and welcoming to all our family and this helped us all to deal with Mum's passing. On behalf of all of us, including Mum, thank you once again.

Peter

What can we say, Paul and staff you are absolutely wonderful, your caring words, dignity and utmost professionalism is second to none. Thank you so so much for everything during this difficult time, from Gerard Denise Tracy and family on behalf of the late Mrs Marian Minshull xx

A family friend's father passed away. They asked me to help them make funeral arrangements, due to the language barrier. We went to Co-op Funeral Care at first, but they wouldn't help us.

I went online and found Paul Williams Funeral Directors based in Manchester. We live on the Wirral. I had to admit, that the whole situation with Repatriation and Visas was away over me. I phoned Paul, explained the situation. He came over to the Wirral to see us personally. He explained everything to assure us that everything will be done regarding the Repatriation and the permits. Any questions we had, he answered and he guaranteed it will be done.

A very difficult process with the Vietnamese Embassy with all the paperwork and all the emailing, corresponding and getting all of the original documents. Paul even arranged a local Magistrate to help us, in our case. And that was on a Saturday. Paul travelled to the Vietnamese Embassy in London, and got all the revelent permits and visa.

Now, my friend's family are in Vietnam, and Mr S can be laid to rest.

To everyone at Paul Williams: Thank you so much for being so professional about the whole situation, so informative, so caring, from start to now...Paul, you a true Gentleman.

Dear Paul and team,

Thank you so much for taking such special care of our Veronica (Aunty Vee). We have been left with much happier memories having seen her at your Chapel of Rest.

Thank you for your sensitivity and very special approach. We very much appreciated it during our difficult time as a family. Warmest regards,

Jean, Yvonne, Beverley, Jeanette, Jonathan, Lisa, Liam, Cait and Al xxxx

To Paul,

I just want to thank you on behalf of myself and my family for your understanding and kindness shown in arranging my husband Tony's funeral. Thanking you,

Lois

To Paul,

On behalf of Catherine and our family, I would like to express our many heartfelt thanks for helping us through a difficult time, following the death of Rita. We all appreciate the way you conducted the arrangements and took all the weight off our shoulders.

Once again many thanks. Yours sincerely, Alan.

To Paul & the team

Thank you for your kindness and professionalism at all times.

Agnes Brooks' family

To Paul, Helen and staff,

We could not let more time go by without thanking you for organising our Mum's funeral. You came highly recommended but you exceeded our expectations. Not only did you listen, advise, and provide exceptional service, but you did so with such sensitivity and with a caring nature for which we are hugely grateful.

Thank you for making such a sad occasion easier for us to bear. Our Mum was in good hands.

Thank you so very much from the family of Margaret Makin x

Thank you Paul. You made a sad situation into a bearable one. Your kindness and gentleness was very much appreciated. You were a friend when I needed one, and that is how I think of you now.

God bless you. Pauline

To Paul, Helen and staff,

We would like to thank you all for your caring and professional service.

Martin & Anne

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for the respect, kindness, discretion, understanding and humour you showed to Bernard, myself and Siobhan before, during and after his cremation.

Your visit to the house was like a good friend 'popping in' especially as you had met Bernard a few weeks previously. Your attention to the details we all discussed were caringly and meticulously carried out and greatly appreciated by us all. Thank you also to all your staff for their kindness and care.

Kindest regards,

Noreen.

Thank you Paul and all your staff for your help and support at a difficult time. Philippa, her brothers and I were so appreciative of your high levels of competence and emotional intelligence at this difficult time for us all.

Every detail discussed together before the funeral was outworked considerately and proficiently just the way we, and Philippa's Mum, had wanted it. Your compassion and readiness to accommodate our requests alleviated something of the heaviness of the day. Your empathy was outstanding.

Dear Paul and staff,

When it comes to thoughtfulness,
you have a special touch,
that's why it's nice,
to let you know
your kindness meant so much.

I would like to thank you all for making my Mum's passing just that little bit easier.

The arrangements were just right. I could see Mum smiling down and nodding her head in approval - quiet and dignified - just as she would have done had she been in charge.

When I came down to the Chapel of Rest to see Mum, I was so surprised at how like she used to look. Thank you for that.

Again Paul, may I say "thank you" from the bottom of my heart, and I'll see you soon.

Regards, Ann

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for the care, professionalism, and attention you have shown on the occasion of my brother's funeral. The Service was conducted with such respect and reverence; I appreciate so much your involvement.

Your innate ability to communicate, allowing people to be at ease with you, and your sense of humour, at such a difficult time is such a wonderful ability.

Your understanding, skill and professionalism is outstanding and your exceptional personal touch is tangible. You made a the very difficult experience manageable. Thank you so much to you and your colleagues.

Yours sincerely,

Sandra

To Paul and colleagues

Many thanks for bringing dignity at a very sad and difficult time, and for making David's funeral easier to bare.

Yours sincerely,

Catherine & family

Dear Paul,

Thank you for arranging Noel's funeral service and for your kindness and understanding. You guided us gently and calmly throughout. Any question or advice I needed was met with an immediate response in a kind, helpful and caring way.

Warmest Regards,

Pauline

To Paul and all the staff,

Thank you so much for your care and attention to detail. You and your staff were brilliant. The absolute professionalism included genuine consideration and thoughfulness - cups of tea (and biscuits!) - managing the arrangements at the crematorium so that I could spend the final few minutes with Ken - nothing was too much trouble.

Many thanks from all my family and friends, for your dignified service which made such a sad day easier to bear.

With very best wishes, Anne.

Dear Paul and colleagues,

Thank you so much for your care and support when Gerard died. You have a gift of being able to comfort and reassure people when they are feeling at their most vulnerable and fragile.

All the family extend their thanks. May God bless you and keep you and all your family in His care.

Eleanor & family xxxx

Dear Paul

I'm just writing to thank you for everything that you did yesterday, a number of family and friends commented on how lovely it was, in particular how the Celebrant delivered the Service.

Thank you, we will be recommending you in the future should the need arise. Kind Regards

Emma Lisa and Dave xx

via email via iPhone

Dear Paul,

Thank you for everything you have done for me at this very difficult time.

Lorraine

Dear Paul

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to yourself and colleagues for the professional service you provided for our Dad. Your attention to detail was exceptional. We as a family were unsure of the procedure and your help and understanding eased the whole process. Nothing was too much trouble and for that words don't seem enough, and it deserves a thank you directly from the heart.

Ann, Mark, Peter and Rita. x

To Paul

With gratitude for being really kind and and thoughtful. You were a great help and offered kind support during this sad time.

Many thanks, Marion & family

Dear Paul,

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the help and advice you gave to myself and my family in organising Mum's funeral. It was exactly as Mum would have wanted. Your attention to detail was excellent - even down to playing Barry White at the exact point in the song! Nothing was too much trouble.

You dealt with us and my Mum in a very caring, kind and respectful way at what was a very difficult time. I wasn't going to visit Mum in the Chapel of Rest but I am so happy that I did, she looked like she was peacefully sleeping and looked like Mum always looked.

You came highly recommended to us, and I shall certainly pass on that recommendation to anyone I know that may need your services in the future.

Please also thank your staff who attended to us on the day which they did with care and dignity.

Once again, thank you and best wishes.

Sue & Mike & family

Dear Paul and all your staff

Just a short note to thank you all for your help and support through what has been the most difficult time of mine and my family's life.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have done.

With love, Sue & family xxx

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for giving Mum a lovely send-off!

All the 'Matthews' family

To Paul and his team,

Many thanks for the care you have shown to my Dad, John, and to my Mum and myself.

It must have seemed strange having Dad come in himself to make the arrangements but knowing he didn't have long meant he could have things as he wanted.

Thank you so so much

Deborah & Beryl

To Paul & staff,

Thank you very much for helping us through the very difficult time of our Mum's passing.

Best regards, Joanne, Marie, Sean and all the family

Dear Paul,

On behalf of my mother and family I wish to express a huge thank you to you personally for your caring, sensitive approach in organising and directing the funeral arrangements for my father Mychailo. From our first meeting we felt confident of the service we would receive. Your guidance and attention to detail were exceptional.

At this difficult time it gave us great comfort in knowing that my Tato (Dad) had been treated with upmost respect and dignity. I cannot recommend you and your staff highly enough and will certainly extend our recommendation to others in this delicate situation. Thank you again.

Roman, on behalf of Pauline and the whole family.

To Paul & Staff

We really appreciate all your help and thoughts at such a difficult time for us. You were superb!

Thanks from all the Garvey family

To Paul,

We would like to thank you for taking care of Sharron and for making the Service so beautiful. Nothing was too much trouble.

Best wishes for the future.

Paul, Craig, Elaine and Lisa and all the family

To Paul & Staff

Thank you all for your efforts during our sad time. Many thanks for looking after Dad and for the lovely funeral service; and for looking after us! You treated our father with respect and professional care.

Have a nice Christmas and a Happy New Year.

from Geofrrey, Jennifer and Maureen.

Once again I just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful Service for Mum, (at St Helen's Crematorium). Everyone there commented on how lovely it was. Thanks.

Love Angela and family x

Dear Paul,

Many thanks to you and your staff for the service you gave to our family for Mum's funeral arrangements.

Your care and kind support were most welcome and appreciated at such a difficult time.

Best wishes,
Shelagh & Laurence
on behalf of the McGough & McGuire families.

Dear Paul,

We are so grateful for your kindness and support recently. Dad's funeral was exactly as we wanted and was uplifting and positive. I hope this makes you feel proud, and it's appreciated more than you could know.

Thank you for caring for Dad so well. It was a great comfort knowing he was with you. We will never forget your gentleness and dedication you showed our family.

Love and best wishes, Rachel x

To Paul and his team,

Thank you very much for all your help in arranging my Grandma's funeral. It was a beautiful service and all went smoothly, due in no small part to all your efforts. I am very grateful for everything.

Best Wishes, Kate.

This is to certify that Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directos has given valuable support to The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and is recorded as a friend of the Regiment in 2014.

signed Brigadier Trevor Minter OBE DL Colonel of the Regiment

To Paul,

We would like to thank you for the outstanding service you have provided to us as a family. The level of sincerity and kindness was outstanding. You helped us through a very difficult time and we are extremely grateful.

Love from Karen and family

To everyone at Paul Williams,

"Some people are just too great for words."

Thank you very much for the lovely service from start to finish yesterday. We appreciate how understanding and professional you all were. The service itself was lovely, we know Sharron would have loved it.

From Sharron Copple's family

Dear Paul,

Thank you for making Wilfred's funeral such a dignified and respectful occasion. We know that it was exactly what he would have wanted.

With very best regards, Jacqueline & Alan

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for all your help and kindness during this sad time. You looked after Dad with such care and attention and you made a difficult task so much easier. God bless.

Dave & Elaine and all the family.

Dear Paul

I'm passing on a few words of thanks for your extremely kind and thoughtful ministrations with regard to Ellen.

Our engaging with you was such a blessing, it was as if we were being helped both professionally and emotionally to cope with so many things that were being presented. Indeed our living in Northern Ireland and travelling forwards and backwards to Manchester was difficult enough, but in a personal way you made us feel less vulnerable.

In all my years of Ministry, I have seldom come across someone as sensitive to our needs and so efficient.

Eileen sends you her very best wishes; of course there is still a huge loss but we are slowly and surely getting back to some sort of normality in our lives.

Yours sincerely,

Reverend Michael McDonald Woodhall.

To Paul and all the staff

Thank you so much for the respect and dignity you have shown Jean and all our family. You have made a very difficult time a little bit easier. Thank you once again.

All the Doherty family xxx

Dear Paul and all the team

My Mum, sister and I would like to thank you all so very much for all the work done to bring my sister home. We also want to say a huge thank you for the way you managed the whole process up to and including Annie's funeral. Most importantly the kindness and respect shown to us and also our beloved sister. Ultimately, you helped to make it all bearable, especially on the day, which was the worst of our lives. Again, thank you!!!

June, Kathryn & Jane.

To Paul

You're the best. Thank you so much for Al's 'Big Day.' Everyone said how lovely it was.

Thank you

Love Ina xx

To everyone at Paul Williams Funeral Directors,

A massive thank you for all the help and support you have given me. It has made things so much easier to deal with. I greatly appreciate all the time and effort that has gone in to creating a beautiful send off for my Dad.

Lisa xxx

To Paul,
Thanks so much for your kindness and support leading to a perfect ceremony. The caring service you provided was second to none.

Kind Regards,

Vivienne & Susan xxx

To Paul

Thank you for everything you did in arranging my mother's funeral.

Adriana

To Paul and all staff

You did something lovely and it really meant a lot.

Thank you for everything you have done for my Mother. Thank you for the care and understanding to help with the family on the day.

Thanks again

Elaine & Mike, Diane, Loz and family xx

To Paul

Thanks for making my Dad's day extra special. You're very thoughful.

from Elaine & family x

Dear Paul

Thank you to you and all your team for easing us through such a sad time and making the funeral of my mother that much easier. The personal, yet professional, way the day's event was handled was much appreciated by us all.

Yours sincerely,
Tina, Jon & Linda

To Paul,

Thank you so much for your kind attention over the past weeks.

Every detail of Kevin's funeral was dealt with in an efficient, dignified and caring manner.

You and your staff, and the staff at Prestwich Cricket Club afterwards, made sure we all had the best on such a sad occasion.

With best regards from Eileen, Scott, Irene and families.

To Paul & Staff,

On behalf of Rita and her family, we would like to say "thank you" for the professional and dignified way you sent Margaret on her final journey. Yourself and your staff were courteous and friendly throughout what is a sad time for everyone.

Hope to see you again (not too soon!)

The Nolan, Hitchen & Kenny family

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for all your help and support following the loss of our beloved husband, father, and grandad, John. His funeral was of the highest standard imaginable and all our needs and wishes were met. Your professionalism, warmth and respectfulness is second to none. If I could say a funeral was beautiful then his was.

Regards,

Jeanette, Julie, and family.

To Paul and staff,

A huge thank you to you all for your kindness and compassion. Such a sad day which was made much easier to bear with your support and understanding.

Kind regards

Marie, John, Dina, Roger, Stephen, Sarah & Ben.

Dear Paul, family, and staff,

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LIZZIE HARRIS 16th November 1916 - 8th August 2014 RIP

Thank you for all that you did for us at such a difficult time. Your profesionalism, kindness and care was amazing.

Once again, many thanks.

Kind regards, Christine and Steve Brady and family.

Dear Paul,

I have been thinking a lot recently about how wonderfully and perfectly you (and your team) arranged everything following Mummy's death. The one word which springs to mind is:- impeccable. May God bless you for all the care, reverence and love you show to the dead and those they leave behind.

A big hug

Christina x

Dear Paul,

Many thanks to you and your staff for all your help in the difficult last few weeks.

Kind regards

Dee and family

To Paul,

On behalf of Mary & myself, Terence & Liz plus the rest of our family, we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to you and your staff for the professional and dignified manner shown by all in conducting the service of our Mum Ethel. The thoughtfulness and attention to all our needs took a tremendous weight off our shoulders just at the time we needed support.

We shall be forever grateful.

Anthony & family

Dear Paul

Your kindness couldn't be appreciated more - thank you so much!

Thank you

from all Doris' family

Dear Paul

Just a little note to say a big thank you. It all went perfectly. We are very grateful to you.

Rowena & John

Dear Paul,

Just a brief note to express our appreciation for the professionalism and sensitivity which characterised every aspect of your support throughout the recent period of my mother's death. We cannot thank you enough.

Our every best wish,

John, Margaret, Louise & Chris.

Dear Paul,

Thank you for all your help and fine service these past couple of weeks. Between us I think Mum had a good "send off," and you played your part brilliantly. I would be happy to recommend you to anyone.

Best wishes,

Geoff & family

Dear Paul

Just to say thank you very much for looking after my Dad.

From Louise & Paul

Thank you Paul and all your staff for a very professional, respectful and memorable service for Isabelle.

From all the family

To Paul and staff,

Thank you so much for all your help and kindness. Thank you so much for looking after 'Noz.'

Mrs Long and family

To Paul & Staff,

Thank you so much for all your help and kindness during the sad loss of our Auntie Kathleen. Your attention to detail was wonderful and much appreciated.

Regards, Janice & family

Dear Paul

Just a note to say thank you so much for your support and kindness following the sudden death of our Dad, and the subsequent funeral arrangements. We will always be grateful for all you did for us and the family.

Love and best wishes

Joanne & Emma xx

Thank you for your most excellent and bespoke services on behalf of Minnie.

Highest regards,

Steve, Georgie & Stefan

Dear Paul

Just to say "Thank You" for all you've done for me and my family.

Margaret

Hi Paul

We just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done for us regarding our Dad's funeral. You have gone above & beyond what was expected & we are truly grateful for all the support and kindness you have shown.

Kind regards, Joanne & Emma (via em:mail)

Thank you so very much for all your kindness and support leading up to and on the day of our Mum's funeral. Your thoughtfulness helped us all through such a difficult time.

Ted & all the family.

Dear Paul,

Thank you for all your help and understanding.

David.

Paul and the team,

This little note of gratitude is being sent to you,
Simply just to thank you for the thoughful things you do.

You all helped so much during a difficult time. Thank you so much for your professionalism.

Kind regards, David

PS. If you ever come to Sydney, please call me. It would be a pleasure to have a beer with you!

To Paul & colleagues,

Thank you again for your kindness after the loss of our Mum, Marjorie. We did not think it would be so soon saying goodbye to our Mum. She was one in a million, as you know, and we miss her smile and jokes. But you were there to help us through with such dignity and warmth.

We cannot thank you enough. It is such a pleasure to meet such nice people as you all are. We are sure Mum & Dad would have been proud of you, as well as we are, of what you did to celebrate their lives. They are together again.

Love and thank you,

Jackie, Julie & David xxx

Paul,

Your kindness is really appreciated. Thank you so much for making a terrible time seem a little easier, you have been amazing.

Nicola & family xx

Dear Paul,

Thank you for all you did for me - you were a great help in time of need. You were thoughtful, caring and kind. You were sensitive and understanding, you helped me to cope in more ways than words could ever say.

I don't know what I would have done without you - you were there when I needed you most...if there were more people in the world like you, the world would be a nicer place. Thank you for being so helpful...thank you for everything you did. I'm ever so grateful. You were simply wonderful. Thank you so so much for everything.

Ellen x

Mr Williams,

Thank you for your service of excellence regarding the funeral arrangements for Richard. We are very grateful.

Derrick & Mary

Dear Paul,

Thank you so much for your kindness, help and guidance in the preparation for Herbert's funeral and on the day itself. Your expertise and attention to detail made a difficult time so much easier.

With kind regards.

Mike & Mary

You are so kind, thank you!

Many thanks for your excellent service during this sad time for our family.

Yours sincerely,

Louis

Dear Paul,

I cannot put into words how grateful I am to you all for the care and attention you gave before, during and after John's funeral. Both Gaynor and myself felt you made it all so much easier, and we could not have wished for better.

Many many thanks

Elaine

Dear Paul

On behalf of all the family, I wish to say thank you for your kind administrations at Dad's funeral; and for your patience and help during our loss.

Regards, Jenny

To Paul and staff

On behalf of myself and my family I would like to say "thank you" for everything you did for us. It was all perfect, just as a funeral should be.

Yours sincerely

Barbara

Dear Paul and staff,

A little message just for you, this comes with special thanks to you, for being so kind and thoughtful too.

Thank you from Betty & family, & Lawrence

Dear Paul,
I would just like to thank you for all you have done for me and my family, the way you looked after my Mum, and Dad who passed away. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we are truly grateful. You did my Granddad's funeral also and I am overwhelmed with everything at the moment but I just wanted to thank you for everything.

You look after yourself Paul. Keep making people proud.

Joanne Coulson x (via e:mail)

Dear Paul & Staff,

What you did was not only special it was also appreciated too. This comes with very warm thoughts to say, "Thank you."

G. Matthews

To Paul & Staff,

Thank you...very much

from Janet & family

To Paul & Staff,

Your kindness couldn't be more appreciated.

Thank you for all you have done. Thank you for your kindness and respect shown to James 'Val.'

We could not have wanted better people to deal with. You were all lovely.

Best wishes, Madeleine.

Hello Paul,

Simply to say thank you for all your kindness.

Yours sincerely,

Kathleen & Dave [Canada]

To Paul,

Thank you for such kindness you have shown towards my Dad, family and myself at a very difficult time. Nobody really knows what to do when planning a funeral, however your help and guidance made the task much easier.

My family and I were comforted by your experience, manner and again kindness shown to us all.

We were reassured that Dad was 'OK' once he was in your care and ready to make his final journey home. Thank you once again for all your help and all you have done...Being so understanding about all my phone calls! :-)

Best Wishes, Catherine x

Testimonial submitted via website:
As an owner of a funeral home in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada I called on Paul Williams when I needed his expertise in providing services for a kind gentleman who wanted to be buried with his mother in Lytham & St Annes. I knew I needed the help of a true professional in the United Kingdom and after speaking with Paul I knew he was the person I wanted to work with. Every detail was attended to and the family travelling to Manchester was so thankful for Paul and his staff. He treated me as if we had known each other for years and he went above and beyond to accommodate the family's every request. I know if I ever need the services of a funeral home in England again, I will be calling Paul Williams and his staff.

Eric Toneff.

To Paul and staff,

Thank you for your care of our special Mum, and your kindness and thoughtfulness to us, which made a difficult time more bearable.

Sincerely,

Pete & Pip x & the Hollis family.

"For, sometimes it isn't easy,
when we're trying to express
how someone has touched our lives
and has brought such happiness"

"Thank You So Much"

Dear Paul & all the staff

I would like to say a big thank you for the lovely way you presented my Mum Dorothy's funeral from beginning to end; and for the beautiful flower arrangements.

It was a very sad day for us, but it was a really lovely service which we appreciated.

Love Pauline & family x

Our family want to thank you for all your help and consideration in taking care of the arrangements for my father's funeral. Please also convey our thanks to all the staff who worked with you.

Kind regards,

Janet Abdullah

Dear Paul

We would like to sincerely thank you and all your staff for the excellent care given to us all. Everything was beautiful, and we are very grateful for the care and consideration given to us all. Once again, thank you.

Mr H McCabe & family

"Hope these words will help show how much your kindness means."

Dear Paul & staff,

Thank you for looking after Bob for us.

Lynne, Gemma, Gavin, Dean & Barry x

To Paul & Staff,

Just a short message to say thank you very much for everything you have done and the support you gave to us on the sad occasion of us all losing a special person Darnell. All of us at Sherbourne House wish to give a great big thank you to you all.

Wendy & all the staff at Sherbourne House, Prestwich.

To Paul and company

Thank you for all your help during a difficult time, and for the care shown to Chris and a wonderful service also.

Love Tracy & Tony x

Dear Paul,

Words really can't measure our gratitude for your professionalism and kindness. You were recommended to us by two other people, and now we know why. You went out of your way for us to offer a truly outstanding service, and for that we can't thank you enough.

Carol, Nigel & Chris

PS Everyone commented on the stunning flowers!

To Paul and Colleagues,

A great big thank you for your support and the way you did Alan's funeral. Your compassion and kindness could not have been done any better. A big thank you for looking after Mum as well at such a sad time; it was a privilege to have met you all in a nice way. Thank you.

Marje, Jackie, Julie & David xxx

To Paul

"Thank you for everything"

I can't thank you enough for arranging everything when my Mum passed away; from sorting the coroner business out to the final resting place, at a very difficult time of my life.
Many thanks.

Elizabeth

To Paul and all your staff

We would like to personally thank you and all your staff for all your care in dealing with our Mum Margaret's funeral.

The dignity and respect you all gave to our Mum was second to none.

Thank you once again Paul, as words cannot express how much we have appreciated all your kindness and thoughfullness you have shown the whole family the last couple of years.

Thank you, Bev & family

To Paul,

Thank you for all your help with our mother's funeral; it was much appreciated.

Kath & Steven

Dear Paul & team

Thank you so much for helping my Aunt and I to arrange the funeral service for Scot. It was a beautiful service and you were all so very professional and sensitive at a difficult time. It was a fitting send off to a lovely man!

Thank you for all that you did for my Aunt. And the celebrant's words were beautifully delivered.

With warmest regards

Karen x

Dear Paul

Sincere thanks to you and your team for the beautiful farewell you helped organise for my Dad. The last few months have been such difficult times, grieving, and I have not been able to find the words to express my gratitude, and especially the gratitude felt by Mum for how you helped us through such a sad time.

You looked after my Dad with compassion, respect, and professionalism from beginning to end and that care comforted us during our goodbyes.

Throughout the last few months as we have reflected on what passed, we have felt that my Dad would have been very proud of his 'send off.'

Our deepest thanks and sincere gratitude for everything that you and your team did for us to help us say goodbye to our precious Dad.

Jane, Margaret, John & Rita.

Dear Paul

Yourself and your colleagues made a most difficult period and situation easier to bear. Greatest respect and sincere thanks. You did my husband proud.

Mrs Marjorie Worsnop and family from Greece.

Dear Paul and all the team

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the professional, sincere and considerate way you handled our much loved Rhys' funeral; and your kindness and support shown to all the family at such a terrible time in our lives.

It was a great comfort to us all for your on-going support before and after the funeral. You showed such care, consideration and compassion with every last detail. You never let us down, always going that extra mile - for that, we thank you.

Warm regards, Lee, Marie and all the family.

Dear Paul

Thank you so much for the beautiful Service you gave for Scot's passing. It really was beautiful.
Thank you so much.

Marie

To Paul and all the staff

Thank you all very much for your care, compassion and thoughfullness through the two very sad occasions of the loss of both my parents in such a short space of time.

We really appreciate the professional services provided by all involved, but also the personal approach shown to all the family.

Also the Memorial Service in November was a lovely gesture and meant a lot to us. Thank you all.

Brendan, Anne-Marie, Niamh and Thomas

Dear Paul

On behalf of myself and my family, I want to say a huge thank you for the support, guidance and consideration you showed to us all. You made a difficult time that bit easier.

Love Margaret

To Paul

I would like to say thank you very much for the beautiful flower arrangement you sent on the loss of my dear Dad; and for the way you carried out the funeral arrangements. Thanks once again.

Christine

Hi Paul,

I just wanted to say a very big thank you for everything you did for our family during the time my Mum was in your chapel of rest. Obviously we are all devastated but you made that time so much easier by letting us say goodbye the way we did and just "thank you" will never be enough.

Bev x (via e:mail)

To Paul,

Thank you so much for the professional service which you gave to all the family during such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble, your support was excellent.

Thanks once again.

Joanne, Andrew, Janette and Stephen x

Dear Paul and all the team

Thank you so much for looking after my wife, Alice.

A loving wife, a fantastic Mum, and a very special Nana. She would have been so proud at how everything was arranged, and very pleased at how lovely she looked.

Many Thanks
Jack and all the family x

Thanks...for everything!

Paul - for kindness, for professional services and for wonderful support.

Our Best Wishes to you all

Lily & family

Dear Paul,

I would just like to express my thanks for the compassionate service shown to me when my wife Patricia passed away.

Your company made the situation easier due to the excellent service offered. I really appreciate the kindness shown during this time. Thank you.

John

Dear Paul and team,

We would like to express our thanks for the caring, considerate and compassionate service you gave to us when our Mum passed away.

We greatly appreciated the very professional service we received; and the consideration and respect shown to us during a very dark period in our lives.

Many Thanks Carl & Claire

"5 star treatment"

To Paul and colleagues

Thank you for making the saddest day of our lives a proud and bearable one.
Your attention to detail brought Dad back into the room for us for another moment.

Kind Regards

The Pilling, Massey & Hilton families.

To Paul and all your staff,

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done in assisting me to give Ben a beautiful send off.

Forever thankful,

Sarah O'Shea and family xxxx

Dear Paul,

Firefighter Stephen Hunt's Funeral - Tuesday 3 September 2013

I am writing to thank you for your professionalism at Stephen's funeral last week.

Stephen's family were keen that there should be a ceremonial funeral to enable all colleagues, along with members of the Greater Manchester community, to pay their respects. I was immensely moved by the dignity of Stephen's family and your sensitive direction proved to be of a great comfort to them.

Please accept the grateful thanks of everyone at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Yours sincerely

Steve

Steve McGuirk
County Fire Officer & Chief Executive
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service

To Paul and staff,

Your kindness really meant much more than words could ever thank you for.

Thank you for all your help with the funeral of our father Gerald Rushton. It was much appreciated.

Heath Rushton & family

Certificate of Appreciation

This is to certify that

Paul Williams Independent Funeral Directors

has given valuable support to

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

and is recorded as a friend of the Regiment in 2013

signed Brigadier Trevor Minster OBE DL, Colonel of the Regiment

Dear Paul
I would just like to thank you for the wonderful way in which you all cared for my husband Mike. I would also like to thank you for the kindness and support you gave me during this sad time.
Lesley Lowe

Paul,

Many Thanks!
Fantastic Service for our Dad.
So proud to see the flag with the beautiful colourful flowers.

Michelle, Raymond, Steven & Annette Pilling via e:mail

Just to say thank you for all your help to us at this very sad time. You were always there to help us. Nothing ever seemed too much. I thank you most sincerely and thank you from my family and friends.

Best regards,

Malachy & Family

Dear Paul

With much appreciation - thank you for looking after Col for me, and also the kindness and help you gave to me.

Dawn in Hampshire

Paul

Thank you for going above and beyond for our family and doing Stephen proud. We really appreciate everything you have done for us in making it such a special day.

Many thanks from all the family xx

Dear Paul,

We would like to thank you and your staff for the thoroughly professional service you provided for our mother, Margaret, before, during and after her funeral. Your care, respect, and attention to detail made such a sad day bearable.

Yours sincerely,
Susan, Christine & Robert

To dear Paul and everyone at Paul Williams xxx

Thank you very much for making Mum's day so special xxx

From Mario, Paul & Maria xxx

To Paul and all,

Heartfelt thank you for the service and care given to our family when we lost our beloved Mum Gladys. It was of great comfort to all the family. The arrangements and details organised by Paul were seamless.

We were gently guided at such a desperate time with so much care by everyone. The funeral was conducted with so much love and dignity.

It seemed from start to finish we were being looked after by good friends . We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Susan, Hilary, John, Tracey, Stephanie, Simon, Liz and Ben

Dear Paul

We would like to thank you for everything you did with organising my aunt Hazel's funeral. Many family members commented on how professional and well organised your service was.

On a personal note, can Helen and I thank you for your caring, supportive and sensitive manner which really helped us through a difficult time.

Kind Regards

Mike and Helen Pollard

Dear Paul,

Thank you for the 'extra mile' you went to recently to ensure the ashes burial for John could go ahead as the family wished. We all felt your racing in from out of town to help on a Sunday was pretty heroic. THANK YOU!

The Reverend Lisa Battye

Dear Paul and all the staff,

We want to thank you a lot for your wonderful effort to make Mum's funeral most dignified and beautiful. Thank You!

Charles Johnson and family.

Paul,

What can I say other than thank you from the bottom of my heart for your professionalism, on-going support both before my husband's funeral, and afterwards. Your input has been of huge value to me on a personal level and at such a deeply traumatic time.
I can honestly say that, coming from a large family and unfortunately as a result of that, having attended too many funerals in recent years, my husband's funeral went so wonderfully well - and it went well in large measure because your independent company is quite simply the best.
I was recently in Dublin and they are still talking about it!
Paul, I am sure what I've said in this note has been reflected 1,000 times over, but once again thank you for all your help. Mel

To a dear Paul and all the team,

A very big heartfelt and loving appreciation for the warmth, kindness and respect you gave to our mother in her passing and to us all.
We felt you were not doing a service but more like a dedicated vocation; that you all put your hearts and souls in to caring with a deep sensitivity.
You all did our Mum proud and we will never forget all the kindness...
You are all trully amazing people and we will never be able to thank you enough, ever.

Fondest affections to you Paul and all your team, from Tracey, Karen and Gary xxx

Dear Paul,

I would like to express my sincere thanks for the way in which you promptly dealt with the sad loss of my grandmother. Your business is professional from the first point of contact until your services have ended. I would not hesitate in recommending your business to anyone within the surrounding district of Bury, Manchester, Bolton and Wigan. You were honest, reliable, respectful and helpful with our situation. I did not hesitate in trusting you, to provide me with the necessary arrangements for the funeral. Your attention to detail is excellent and this makes you stand out as one of the best funeral directors that I have ever dealt with.

Many thanks Dr & Mrs Kumar.

To Paul,

Words cannot express how grateful we are for all your support and help to all the family during our sad loss. Your professionalism and thoughtfulness knows no bounds and has helped everyone through this sad time. Many thanks Paul.

Love Carol & John xx

Dear Paul,

I want to thank you for the way you looked after Mum, for the lasting memory of her looking lovely and at peace. I cannot tell you how good it was to see her looking so young and lovely.
I also want to thank you for the dignified way that you dealt with the whole occasion, for the warmth you brought to a dreadful time. You dealt with everything like you were part of the family.

Thank you Paul, Love Sandra

To Paul,

Thank you for all your help and kindness you have shown us as a family.
Your sincerity towards us really helped at this hard time in our lives. A person like yourself made it easier as you are a very kind man. You are outstanding in the service you have provided us with.

Thank you once again, Karen Hilton & family.

Dear Paul,

We would like to offer you our sincere thanks for all the care you took of our mother so soon after taking care of our dad.
Your kind administrations helped ease the terrible loss of our Mother & Father so close together.

Mike, Linda, Jack and all our families.

Dear Paul,

I would like to thank you for the kindness you gave us when organising our father’s funeral. Your care and attention to detail was very comforting and reassuring. We knew you would look after our Dad and that gave us great comfort. My mother would like to thank you in making the whole ordeal easier to bear.
The attention to detail was faultless and we can’t thank you enough. From our first meeting you gave us every confidence to leave the arrangements to you and you did not let us down.

Sincere thanks,
Barbara Moore, Mike & Danka Moore, Linda & Steve Lawson, Jack & Del and all the grandchildren & great grandchildren.

To Paul,

Thank you so much for providing a 1st class service for my mother’s funeral arrangements. The flowers were truly outstanding & many people commented on this,

Jaroslaw & Anna Pidburskyj

To Paul & Staff,

Thank you so much for your guidance at this very sad time. You made the day a true professional occasion and our dad would have been very proud,

Many thanks, Bev, Wendy, Barry & all our family & friends.

Dear Paul & Colleagues,

Your sensitivity in handling the funeral of my sister, Madeline, yesterday made a sad occasion totally bearable, for which my profoundest thanks. The observance of a civilised ritual was carried out in a dignified and altogether a beautiful way, which my family and friends will never forget.

Absolutely perfect. Yours very sincerely, Brian Whiteley

Dear Paul,

We wanted to express to you our most sincere thanks for your professionalism and compassion at the funeral of Mary Kate. The arrangements were perfect.

Obviously the situation was immensely sad & traumatic for all of her family and in those circumstances it is not easy for relatives to remain focused. So it was particularly reassuring to know you were there to gently move things along for us, without being intrusive at this the most sensitive of times.

Please therefore, accept this heartfelt thanks of Andrea, Paul, myself and the immediate family. We were especially touched by the flowers which you sent to Andrea at the time Mary passed away – this was very thoughtful.

You are indeed a credit to your profession – and we can understand why you said to us that it has always been your vocation – even if university did get in the way for a short time!We wish you continued success……but obviously hope not to see you again for some time yet!!

Kind regards, Paul & Susan.

Dear Paul,

I can’t say thank you enough for your calm organisation & efficiency in arranging mum’s funeral. We knew from first meeting you that we could confidently leave things in you hands. Mum would have been delighted by how the funeral went. So a huge thank you to you and your team.
Yours is an amazing job – meeting people when they are feeling very vulnerable and raw. We think you are just excellent.

Best wishes & warm thanks, Derek & Judith Ibison

To Paul,

Thank you for your care & kindness throughout the recent weeks at the loss of my dad. Your dignified service was admirable and has very much helped us to get through it all. Nothing has been too much trouble for and we thank you for that.

Kindest regards Sue Perkin & family

Dear Paul,

I wish to thank you for the superb service you gave me. It made things so easy to manage my grief. It is not easy to get over 68 wonderful years but you did help me get through the desperate feeling of utter loss. Thank you ever so much.

Jim Annison

Dear Paul,

Thank you very much for the outstanding service we received from you and your colleagues on the death of my Auntie, Mrs Hilda Todd.

Your thoughfulness and kindness was very much appreciated and went a long way to in easing the strain of the funeral arrangements. Your help made a very sad day more easy to bear and gave me the special funeral that I wanted her to have.

Yours sincerely, Vivian Pendlebury.

Dear Paul,

Thank you for arranging Uncle Jack’s funeral. We were so pleased that everything went so smoothly. The advice and kind support you gave us was greatly appreciated at such a sad time. It was very reassuring to know that you were just a phone call away when we needed help.

Best wishes, Elaine & Jan Peluch & family

To Paul & Staff,

Just a note to say a very big thank you for everything over the last week. My mum was treated with the utmost dignity & respect – you did a marvellous job with excellent customer service to match. Everything was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. Just how funerals should be. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to family and friends in the future [hoping we won’t need you for a long time!].

Thanks ever so much, Amanda Tudor & all the family.

Paul & Team,

My family join me in thanking you for all the comfort and support throughout my mum’s death. The funeral arrangements came together beautifully for us all. To say goodbye to mum and let her rest peacefully. So many people who attended commented on a beautiful service and the horse and carriage was outstanding. Both horses looked so proud and dignified – mum would have been proud.

Thank you so much, Christine Bessell & family.