Testimonials

I have included here a few of the very special thankyous I have received for my Funeral services in Lancashire and the North West for the last few months.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "Sincere thanks to Trish Tidy for a lovely tribute to Diane....." Diane Moscrop, Rochdale Crematorium 11th January 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "Thanks to Trish Tidy for the wonderful service...." Tony Snape, Rochdale Crematorium 13th January 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....and Trish Tidy for making Geoff's Celebration of Life so special." Geoffrey Lord, Rochdale Crematorium 27th January 2011.

Text Message: "Thank you so much for the lovely service for our mum - I would recommend you to anyone." Christine Sharrock, Wigan Crematorium 24th January 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "...and to Trish Tidy for a beautiful tribute." Joanna Horne, Rochdale Crematorium 21st January 2011.

Delivery of flowers: A beautiful flower display was received from Mr Gotts family. Geoffrey Gotts, Accrington Crematorium 18th February 2011.

Thank you card: "Mum and I wish to thank you for a very memorable service, it was very special. Thanks again Margaret and Joanne." Derek Lawford, Rochdale Crematorium 16th February 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, How can I even begin to express how grateful I am for the most wonderful service for my husband Tom's funeral. You were so lovely, people have commented constantly since about what a fantastic service it was. Thanks to you. Lots of love Beryl." Thomas Mooney, Hollinwood Crematorium 7th April 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trisha, The Wood family would like to say a big thank you for conducting such a lovely uplifting service for Albert. We felt even on such a sad occasion it celebrated his life so well. You delivered our words with such sensitivity and we came away comforted and with lovely happy memories of a wonderful dad, grandad and great-grandad. Thanks again Linda Wood." Albert Wood, Hollinwood Crematorium 15th April 2011.

Thank you note: "Dear Trish, Thank you very much for your wonderful heartfelt service in memory of my beloved Chris. You touched all our hearts, and at times you made me smile, even on such a sad occasion. With sincere thanks Rona." Chris White, Middleton Crematorium 19th April 2011.

Thank you card: "Thank you for a wonderful service, it was lovely to hear how you put my mum's life into words. Once again many thanks. Yours sincerely Janet and family." Margaret Cox, Hollinwood Crematorium 27th April 2011.

Thank you letter: "Dear Trish, I felt I had to drop you a line to thank you for the service you conducted for Audrey. Your efforts were very much appreciated by all who were present. May I take this opportunity of wishing you every success on your future ministry, Kindest Regards Frank." Audrey Vernon, Rochdale Crematorium 5th May 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, Thank you once again for the wonderful service in memory of Steve. I had so many good comments from our friends about your eulogy, many have visited your website to check you out! Wishing you well on your trips to the New Forest. Much love Sandra, James, Elizabeth & Jack." Steve Dillon ~ Crown Chapel ~ Denis Hartley Funeral Directors, Colne 4th May 2011.

Email: "Dear Trish we just wanted to say a big thank you for the wonderful celebration of life service which you conducted for Gladys Morgan on 20th May 2011. We feel that you had a real understanding of Gladys's personality and her life and this came across extremely well throughout the service. All those who attended commented on your calming manner and the way you had taken the time to research Gladys's interests throughout her life. Once again thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us to begin to come to terms with our loss." Gladys Morgan, Hollinwood Crematorium 20th May 2011.

Thank you card and letter: "Dear Trish, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for a wonderful service that you did for my late wife Ann & my family & friends. It was wonderful - the comments I got all day and the following day were wonderful 'what a funeral - one of the best funerals I have been to in my life' and more. Once again Trish many thanks. I think Ann would have been proud. Best wishes Brian and family." Ann Candler, Middleton Crematorium 20th May 2011.

Christmas Card 2011: "Dear Trish, Many thanks for the wonderful service that you did for my wife in May - Mrs Ann Candler. Still getting wonderful comments about it! My family and myself would like to thank you and also wish you the very best for Xmas and good luck for 2012. Once again from the bottom of my heart, many thanks. Good luck and God Bless." Mr Candler and family.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, Thank you so much for your lovely service at Paul's funeral. It was a comfort to all. What a pleasure to meet you. Love Paul & Dorothy." Paul Hinchliffe, Rochdale Crematorium 1st June 2011.

Email: "Just wanted to say a very big 'thank you' for the lovely service. You obviously spent a lot of time making sure everybody I wanted included was. I have had many of my friends and relatives saying what a lovely service and exactly the right atmosphere for my mum. Best wishes and kind regards Kath." Kathleen Moneypenny, Howebridge Crematorium 23rd June 20ll.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, Just have to say.... mum's service was beautiful! Everyone including Mike, Becky and myself were so moved and pleased. Mum would have approved. Thank you so, so much Trish. Jan." Violet Reid, Middleton Crematorium 21st June 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, Thanking you kindly for your service to remember Frank Sheppard. Your unique style, professional and personal approach gave us great comfort at a time when we most needed it, and was remarked upon by all family and friends. You can be assured that Frank would have appreciated your style very much, at which we are truly grateful. Yours thankfully Jane and Mick, Chris, Debbie, Richard and Sarah ("in signals"!). Frank Sheppard, Rochdale Crematorium 1st July 2011.

Thank you letter: "Dear Trish, Just a short note to thankyou for the service at Middleton Crematorium on June 28th for my late wife Vera. I am not alone among those who were present that day who consider that the service you gave was memorable in every way. You made us feel as though you had known Vera personally and it gave myself and my family a great deal of comfort. Sincere thanks, David." Vera Banks, Middleton Crematorium 28th June 2011.

Thank you card: "We would like to say a big thank you for the memorable and moving service you gave in memory of my husband Bob. Many people commented on how lovely it was and so true of Bob. Yours sincerely, Audrey, Deborah, Darren and Lisa." Robert Cheetham, Rochdale Crematorium 8th July 2011.

Thank you card: "I just wanted to say thank you very much for giving my Tommy such a lovely day. I know if he was here today he would have said "that was OK pet! that was." You did him proud just like you said, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lots of love to you. Dee & Corey. Ian 'Tommy' Carmichael, Hollinwood Crematorium 4th July 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, A little card, but a big thank you for all you did for us at this sad time. Everyone said what a beautiful service it was. It was a privilege to have met you. Love Barbra, Lorraine, Garry, Janet & Jemma." Brian Bill, Dukinfield Crematorium 29th July 2011.

Thank you card: "Just to say thank you so much for the lovely eulogy which you did for our dad. It made the funeral a lot easier for our family and friends with your kind and thoughtful words about our dad. Everyone commented on how wonderful you were. Thank you so much, James Allen Family." James Allen, Hollinwood Crematorium 22nd July 2011.

Thank you card: "Just a little thank you card to show our appreciation of the beautiful service you gave George Davis. It truly was wonderful and dignified, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Janet & Margaret." George Davis, Middleton Crematorium 23rd August 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, We just want to thank you for your help and for the lovely way your words came over at George's funeral last week." George Murray, Hollinwood Crematorium 3rd August 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....to the wonderful Trish Tidy for her true picture of Dot's life....." and a thank you card:- 'Just a few lines to say a "BIG THANKS" for your 'expertise' in conducting Dorothy's funeral. You certainly captured everyone's attention with the stories that made us smile between the tears. Many people commented on how lovely it was.' Dorothy Shacklady, Rochdale Crematorium 3rd October 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, my family and I would like to thank you for the service you conducted for my mother. It was a lovely service and exactly what my mother would have wanted. Thank you once again Janette." Barbara Stott, Rochdale Crematorium 26th September 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....to Trish Tidy for her most kind and comforting words..." Doris Jones, Rochdale Crematorium 30th August 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....Thanks to Trish Tidy for her kind words....." Peter Smith, Rochdale Crematorium 9th September 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....thank you also to Trish Tidy for her lovely eulogy..." Brenda Fielden, Rochdale Crematorium 12th August 2011.

Thank you card: "Thank you for the lovely service you did for dad. I and everyone in chapel said it was a privilege to have you, and dad would have been so pleased and overwhelmed with how you spoke about him - as though you were his best friend. Thank you is nowhere near enough for what you did. Jacky, John, Janice, Keith and families." Jack Keegan, Rochdale Crematorium 3rd October 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "Special thanks to Trish Tidy for her words of comfort about our wonderful mum." Margaret Massey, Rochdale Crematorium 11th October 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "Thank you to the Rev Trish Tidy for conducting the funeral service, and for her kindness and consideration in supporting Philip and the family at this difficult time." Joyce Grantham, Rochdale Crematorium 25th October 2011.

Thank you card: "Just a few words to say thank you for the beautiful service that you did for Brian. The love and understanding you showed helped us so much at this very sad time. I read the poem every day and it is really helping me. Thank you once again. Love from Jean." Brian Dennis, Middleton Cemetery 10th October 2011.

Email: 'I just wanted to say a big thank you for such a lovely ceremony for my mum yesterday. The words that you chose were very thoughtful and fitting, she would have certainly been proud.' Susan Callan, East Lancs Crematorium 14th November 2011.

Delivery of Flowers: Flowers were received from Allison, Clare & Philip with grateful thanks for the service I conducted for their mother. Hazel Kirkham, Charnock Richard Crematorium 21st November 2011.

Thank you card: "Thank you so much for such a special service that you conducted to celebrate my mothers life. Everyone who attended mum's funeral said that it was just what my mother would have liked, and I came away comforted with very happy memories. I am very grateful for the personalised copy of the service. Once again, many thanks. Sue Quinn." Kathleen Quinn, Pleasington Crematorium, Blackburn 17th November 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....thanks to Rev Trish Tidy for her comforting prayers and ministrations..." Anthony Jordan, Middleton Crematorium 1st December 2011.

Newspaper acknowledgement: "....thank you also to Trish Tidy, celebrant, for her lovely tribute at the funeral...." Stuart Agnew, Blackley Crematorium 29th November 2011.

Thank you card: "Everyone in the crem on the day of Graham's funeral were moved by the warmth and love you brought to the story of Graham's life. The word 'brilliant' was used a lot for the words and music, it was lovely. All the family would like to thank you very much for helping to celebrate Graham's life. With love to you and yours. Have a wonderful Christmas from Thelma Stott and family." Graham Stott Hollinwood Crematorium 16th December 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, Your words of wisdom and comfort were very moving and sincere. Thank you so much Christine & Brian." Grace McGovern, Middleton Crematorium 21st December 2011.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, I got mum's copy of the service. Thank you so much, it was for me a wonderful memory of saying goodbye to mum - and would not have been without your sensitive and tender care leading the service, Yvonne." Lily Estall, Agecroft Crematorium 13th December 2011.

Thank you card: "Thank you for the service you did for my wife Ann on the 5th January at Oldham Crem. You managed to describe Ann as the kind of person she was. I am sure she would have appreciated that. All who attended commented on how well you had captured Ann. Thank you for making a sad day a little more bearable for us. Andrew and family." Ann Fearns, Hollinwood Crematorium 5th January 2012.

Thank you card: "Dear Trish, of all the thank you cards I have to write yours must be the first. You made our goodbye to Brian easy, loving and perfect. All who attended the service said how lovely it was. Thank you most sincerely, Liz, Jeff and Tony." Brian Bower, Rochdale Crematorium 27th January 2012.