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Date Added: January 2012
Image of Norman J

The service received for my brother's funeral was a very personal one; Paul was extremely helpful and was particularly so in view of the fact that we were making the arrangements from a distance. The personal touch also extended to the day of the funeral itself.

Norman J

Norman J Joined: January 2012 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: December 2011
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I was very pleased that I used Sullivan & Sons for my Husbands Funeral. Paul was extreamly helpful and organised every thing I asked for, his advice was invalueable and I would gladly recommend Sullivans to anyone.

Ivy J Joined: December 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: October 2011
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We would like to thank Paul for his help, patience and advice in organising my father's funeral. His kindness and professionalism made a very difficult day a lot easier.

Morag L Joined: October 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: October 2011
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We would like to thank Paul very much for the personal caring attention he gave to us , a true professional in his chosen field.

Jo B Joined: October 2011 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: September 2011
Image of Jill R

Sullivan and Sons were recommended to us last year and we have used their services twice now. We were so pleased with the dignified and caring service they provided, we would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone else. When you care about your loved ones and want to ensure they have the best, look no further than Sullivan and Sons - they were excellent.

Jill R Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: December 2010
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We contacted Paul Sullivan following the untimely death of what would have been our first grandchild who was stillborn. We cannot fault his professionalism or complete attention to detail. Paul helped to make a difficult time so much easier to manage not just for ourselves but more importantly for our son and his partner. Thank you so much

Mike & Barbara M Joined: December 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: November 2010
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barry smith and family.
There are not enough words to express my family and
myself our thanks and gratitude to paul and his team for the service and above all i felt that it was like being with another brother to lean on.
thank very very much.
yours sincerly
barry.








barry s Joined: November 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: October 2010
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We recently contacted Paul at Sullivan & Son to arrange our father's funeral, and from the first meeting and throughout Paul's personal touch and kind service was second to none. He made us feel very comfy with all the delicated arrangements needed, and every little personal detail and touch that we wanted, he applied and made it happen.
The whole day was just perfect, and Paul made sure that we gave our Dad the perfect send off that he would have wanted.
It's so refreshing that in today's business world a Company, staff and Proprietor actually do put the customer first and do just what and how you want something to be, without being steered away to suit their needs.
I wouldn't hestitate to thoroughly recommend Paul and his team at Sullivan & Son Independent Funeral Service to anyone during what is a very difficult and stressful time.
From all of us, Thank you so much, it meant so much.

Glynn S Joined: October 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: September 2010
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Thank you Paul for all the help and guidance you gave to us on the death of my Mother. It made the necessary formalities less stressful knowing that you were there to advise.

Many thanks.

Brian and Pat

Patricia M Joined: September 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: August 2010
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Paul Sullivan was sympathetic and professional in his handling of the interrment of my father's ashes. He handled all the arrangements including flowers and disbursement costs for us. We live 200 miles away from Dover so to have Paul deal efficiently with all the arrangements meant a lot to us and he shouldered the responsibility at a very difficult time.
I would recommend Paul as a gentleman well able to help any family at what is always a very emotional time.
Thank you Paul.
Robin and Marina Brooks

Robin B Joined: August 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: May 2010
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I would like to thank Paul and his Company for arranging my brother's funeral in May. This was a very difficult time for us as we all live up North. But Paul sorted everything out over the phone and took all the stress away.

Best regards
The O'Neill family

lynann s Joined: May 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: March 2010
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I would like to thank Paul and all at Sullivan & Son for the help they gave us for my mum's funeral. It was so lovely that she was treated as a person and not a number which I am sure only happened because of the family orientated people that they are and for all the support they gave the family at a traumatic time. Once again thank you very much Paul.
Jan Dixon

Janice D Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
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Paul we would like to thank you for the kind and caring way in which you helped us organise the funeral of my father, you took away all the stress and worry at a time when it was most needed. I would recommend your service without any hesitation, it was first class. A heartfelt thankyou from mum and all the family.

(W. Brantinghm Whitfield 2010)

Wendy B Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
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Mary Chatwin & her family would like to say how well we were treated by Paul and his company. We would highly recommend their services which they gave to us with such kindness, thoughtfulness in such a professional and caring way, at a very sad time for us. We would like to take this opportunity to give our heartfelt thanks to Paul & his company.

helen a Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
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We were so pleased with the way Sullivan & Son handled our Mother's funeral recently. This firm came highly recommended by a local businessman and we cannot thank them enough for their kindness and consideration throughout. The whole event was handled with such professionalism from start to finish, it made a very sad occasion much more bearable. Special thanks to Paul and all the members of his team.

Jill R Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: February 2010
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Words could not express our thanks to Sullivan and Son for all their help and support shown to us at this very sad time. Thank you Paul.

Joan D
Date Added: February 2010
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Our thanks to Sullivan & Sons for all the trouble they took in making the necessary arrangements for the funeral and burial.

David S
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Bryan Y

Our grateful thanks go to Paul Sullivan for the caring and professional way they carried out all aspects of my late wife's funeral arrangements.

Bryan Y
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Allan & Jayne C

Many thanks for all your help and support. You done a wonderful job and gave Mum back some dignity.

Allan & Jayne C
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Jean F

Thanks to Sullivan and Sons for the lovely send off...and all their kindness shown to myself and my family.

Jean F
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Mandy H

Our sincere thanks go to Sullivan and Sons for their kind and professional conduct in all the arrangements.

Mandy H
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Violet P

The funeral arrangements were carried out with great dignity. I appreciated how Paul Sullivan and the gentlemen who performed their duties at the church service and throughout the burial proceedings were extremely sympathetic to the needs and requirements of the family. In fact this has been echoed by many throughout our bereavement, which has made our life more bearable at this time.

Violet P
Date Added: February 2010
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You made our day very special & my whole family all enjoyed the day, if that is possible!! We hope it wont be soon but will certainly use you again & recommend your service which was excellent.

Pat L
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Steve M

Thank you very much for making Imshy Galts departure a beautiful day.

Steve M
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Fr William H

I do wish to thank you for your professional & caring way in which you handled the whole episode...If such is your custom & manner then may you be blessed & prosper in your profession.

Fr William H
Date Added: February 2010
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I would like to express my sincere thanks for all the work carried out towards my aunts cremation. It was and is appreciated by the whole family.

Brendan W
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Jean L

May I take this opportunity to thank you very much for all your help and assure you that I would certainly recomend your firm to anyone needing a friendly, caring and efficient service.

Jean L
Date Added: February 2010
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Stanleigh and I thank Sullivan and Sons most sincerely for all your help with the arrangements for the funerals of both my mother and my aunt. Its a difficult time for everyone and your courtesy and consideration were most welcome.

Catherine W
Date Added: February 2010
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Thanks to Sullivans for all their help in our families time of need. They were very professional and helpful to us.

Chris W
Date Added: February 2010
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A note to thank Sullivan's for the way in which they organised my Aunts funeral and cremation. It all went very smoothly without any hitches, which is just what we need at such a time.

Jeremy C
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Roger O

May I add my grateful full thanks for your personal & sympathetic consideration to my feelings, the many points of advise and then the funeral itself so professional throughout you personally made a hard day so much easier.

Roger O
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Ruby B

Thank you for your patience and all the help you offered during a very traumatic time.

Ruby B
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Jane H

Thank you so very much for the way you took care of my mother. I could not of asked for better.

Jane H
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Jane F

Everything went smoothly and helped to make a solemn and sad occasion more bearable than it might otherwise have been. Our grateful thanks to Paul Sullivan and his team.

Jane F
Date Added: February 2010
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The service we received from Sullivans was done with great professionalism, care and friendliness. Everything was explained to us in detail from the beginning with total compassion. We would highly recommend the service of Paul Sullivan.

jean f Joined: February 2010 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: February 2010
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Look no further if you want a personal and professional service from a funeral director. Paul was friendly, kind and encouraging throughout a difficult period. He organised everything promptly and and with no fuss.On the day of the funeral Paul and his team were calm, dignified and encouraging. I thoroughly recommend Paul Sullivan's service and am so grateful to him for all he did. Ken Jarrett

Ken Jarrett
Date Added: February 2010
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Dear Paul and the team Thankyou so much for the kindness you have shown our family in such a difficult time.Losing mum was so painful and you have treated us all with the greatest of dignity and respect.Many thanks for making a very sad day bearable.Ahmed Ovais and family.

Ahmed Ovais
Date Added: February 2010
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Kindness & professionalism
I want to thank you for helping me through the horrible experience of having my Mom pass away while we were on vacation in England. Your kindness and professionalism helped me more than you know. You handled the "red tape" of dealing with a client from the US so thoughtfully and seamlessly. Many thanks..Joy Stone San Diego CA


Joy Stone
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Roger Hurst

"Paul organised and carried out a thorough and efficient funeral. He was always caring and attentive. The flowers he provided from a local florist, were lovely and the butterfly was a beautiful touch. Paul even volunteerd to place some of the flowers, from my mum's cremation service, on the grave of my father and sent two photos showing them. We changed the venue for the cremation and this was no problem. I obtained 3 quotes and Paul's was easily the best value. I recommend Paul and would assure you that you will not find a better service".

Roger Hurst
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Barry Miller

"I found Paul's number and when I rang him, he had such a gentle voice, he put me at ease straight away and I knew then that I could trust his judgement for arranging my mum's funeral. Paul was very professional, understanding and I felt that his services were personal to me and my family at this very sad time. Paul can't do enough for you, whatever your wishes, he will accommodate them as best he can. I would highly recommend Sullivan & Son to take care of your loved ones funeral, you will not receive a better personal service. Thank you Paul for everything".

Barry Miller
Date Added: February 2010
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"I have, unfortunately, had the need to appreciate the services offered by Paul twice in the last few months. Firstly, at the funeral of a very dear friend. Secondly, on the sudden and unexpected death of my dear partner Alan. Obviously the whole experience of loosing a much loved partner is awful beyond description, but Paul helped make the processes bearable. Every request was met with the same calm, reassuring manner. He remembered every small detail, and was kind beyond the needs of his profession. My thanks to him."

Christine Steel
Date Added: February 2010
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"I have had a very positive reaction to the funeral you helped organize. Everyone I spoke to said how refreshing it was - not at all sombre and very appropriate for Peter. Quite a few of our friends said they would like to go that way too."

Frances Campbell
Date Added: February 2010
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"It helps so much when people like yourselves take so much of the strain off the bereaved family. From the chapel of rest to the church, from church to her final resting place was something that will live with us forever. It was done with great dignity and professionalism yet laced with simplicity and for that we will ever be thankful to you."

James McNaughton
Date Added: February 2010
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"We found Sullivan & Son to be a caring and sensitive firm of funeral directors. Mr Sullivan was very considerate at this difficult time and carried out our wishes in all respects. The floral tribute was exactly as requested and all our queries and concerns were handled promptly and efficiently. We would like to give our sincere thanks to Sullivan & Son and would have no hesitation in recommending them to others."

Jenny Nightingale
Date Added: February 2010
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"Better than best, you treated Keith like a guest. Transported from Tenterden and tended at Dover. His ashes now spread, amongst Barhams clover".

Date Added: February 2010
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"I was most impressed with the way you handled all aspects of the funeral arrangements, for this can be a very distressing time but you dealt with it in a kind and understanding manner with the utmost efficiency. The funeral service was both beautiful and dignified, many people who attended made this comment. I would also like to thank you for the stone keepsake, what a thoughtful touch."

Heather Longshaw
Date Added: February 2010
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"Search no more if you are looking for a totally professional and caring Funeral Director. My whole experience with Paul and his team has been second to none. Thank you so much Paul - you took care of us ALL in an exceptional way, for which I will be forever grateful."

Sylvia Britcher
Date Added: February 2010
Image of Jonathan Vince

"Your service was first class and so helpful at this very difficult time. Your true family orientated local service was so ideal for us... I will have no hesitation recommending you to any one."

Jonathan Vince
Date Added: February 2010
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You provided a faultless service, with every detail taken care of in a caring, respectful way. The service and other arrangements were exactly as Mum wanted and it was very reassuring to have your professional guidance during this very difficult time."

Tony Holt
Date Added: February 2010
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We would just like to thank you and your staff for all the arrangements made for our relative...He would have been very proud and grateful for the kindness you have shown. The whole service was excellent and conducted with dignity"

Hannah wright
Date Added: February 2010
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"At a time when emotions are difficult to control, your personal help,
advice and reassurance was most welcomed and comforting. The sympathetic
and professional manner in which you steered us through the requirements
to ensure a smooth and problem free funeral...we are so very grateful to
you."

Ron Keeler
Date Added: January 2010
Image of Stephanie H

I was very pleased to have used Sullivan and Son as funeral directors for my mother's funeral, recently. Paul Sullivan was very compassionate and also very organised and he was a great help at a very difficult time. Paul was able to put us in touch with a humanist celebrant who took the service and he sorted out all the details for us, just as requested. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sullivan & Son to anyone in a similar sad situation.

Stephanie H Joined: July 2007 Testimonials: 39 View
Date Added: November 2009
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I wish to place on record my grateful appreciation to Paul Sullivan for the thoroughly kind, professional and sympathetic way in which he dealt with my mother’s funeral arrangements.

He dealt with everything; all my questions, all my requests, in the kindest and most considerate manner; from the local funeral service to the internment in a Manchester cemetery. He arranged for a minister here and at Manchester and also arranged for pallbearers and stonemasons.

I cannot praise Paul too highly. At a time of immense personal sadness he was able to provide a stable, caring and professional but very personal and individual service and was able to take away all the problems, associated in arranging a funeral, from me. He became a friend, whom I was always able to lean on and did. Thank you Paul.
Lynn H

Lynn H Joined: November 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: November 2009
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Would just like to say a big thank you to Paul and his team for their help and sensitivity during the recent sad loss of my father.
I would highly recommend Sullivan and sons,.... on a finanacial basis also their quotation for a "no frills funeral" as per my fathers wishes could not be bettered anywhere, so again thank you all for your help and kindness, and for collecting the donations for the Pilgrims Hospice
Pat Edwards

pat e Joined: November 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: November 2009
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They handled mums funeral really superbly - it is difficult to say a particular reason, because evrything they did was perfect - i would recommend them to anybody without hesitation. Charlie B

charles b Joined: November 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: October 2009
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We found Sullivan and Son very professional,respectful and helpfull in our time of need. Paul helpfully arranged all of my late fathers wishes and we were very happy with the level of service we received from Paul and his company. As i am living in the West Midlands Paul took care of many details that i could not logistically do myself. I would unreservedly recommend Sullivan and Son to anyone in the knowledge that they will respectfully looked after. C.Westwood

chris w Joined: October 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: October 2009
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When mum died in August I knew that I wanted a local, independant funeral director who would give a personal service and that is exactly what you did Paul. Your help was invaluable in organising all the arrangements. Thank you so much.

Liz F

Liz F Joined: October 2009 Testimonials: 3 View
Date Added: October 2009
Image of Christine  S

I have, unfortunately, had the need to appreciate the services offered by Paul twice in the last few months. Firstly, at the funeral of a very dear friend

Secondly, on the sudden and unexpected death of my dear partner Alan. Obviously the whole experience of loosing a much loved partner is awful beyond description, but Paul helped make the processes bearable. Every request was met with the same calm, reassuring manner. He remembered every small detail, and was kind beyond the needs of his profession.

My thanks to him

Christine

Christine S Joined: October 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: August 2009
Image of Barry M

I found Paul's number and when I rang him, he had such a gentle voice, he put me at ease straight away and I knew then that I could trust his judgement for arranging my mum's funeral. Paul was very professional, understanding and I felt that his services were personal to me and my family at this very sad time. Paul can't do enough for you, whatever your wishes, he will accommodate them as best he can. I would highly recommend Sullivan & Son to take care of your loved ones funeral, you will not receive a better personal service. Thank you Paul for everything. Barry, Lynne, Colin, Paula and children.

Barry M Joined: August 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: July 2009
Image of Roger  H

Paul organised and carried out a thorough and efficient funeral. He was always caring and attentive.
The flowers he provided from a local florist, were lovely and the butterfly was a beautiful touch.
Paul even volunteerd to place some of the flowers, from my mum's cremation service, on the grave of my father and sent two photos showing them.
We changed the venue for the cremation and this was no problem.
I obtained 3 quotes and Paul's was easily the best value.
I recommend Paul and would assure you that you will not find a better service.

Roger H Joined: July 2009 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: July 2009
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Paul was excellent. My mum's funeral went like clockwork - even though we changed the venue.
He found and provided beautiful 'wild' flowers, with even a lovely butterfly!
Paul volunteered to take flowers from mum's service to my dad's grave and even sent me a photo when he had placed them.
He was caring and attentive and helped us through a difficult time.
I obtained 3 quotes and Paul's was the best value without a doubt.
Roger Hurst

Roger H Joined: July 2009 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: March 2009
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Sullivan & Son have just been the funeral directors for my Mum's funeral. Paul was so sympathetic and understanding you could not wish for anyone better to take care of your loved one.
I would certainly recommend Sullivan and Son to anyone having to go through the distress of organising a funeral.Thank you Paul.
Penny Cockburn.

Penny C Joined: March 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: March 2009
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We would like to thank Paul and his staff for arranging the funeral that was just what we needed for my husband last month. Paul was recommended by a friend and I am so glad that I took her advice.Thank you so much from Pat and Jonathan.

Patricia P Joined: March 2009 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: March 2009
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Thank you to Paul and his staff for helping my family with the arrangements that enabled us to have the type of funeral that we needed when my husband died. Sullivan and Son were recommended by a friend. I am just so glad that I took her advice. Bless you. Pat and Jonathan.

Patricia P Joined: March 2009 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: February 2009
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Sullivan and Son were recommended to me by a friend, and I was really glad that I took their advice. Paul was very professional and at the same time sympathetic following the death of my father Victor Winfield in November 2008. Nothing we requested was ever a problem for him, and his advice and experience were invaluable at this difficult time.
I found his chapel at the premises very quiet and calming, and ideal to say farewell to a loved one. I would not hesitate in recommending Paul at Sullivan and Son; he made a very difficult time easier for my whole family.
Thank you Paul
Liz (Victor’s daughter)

Elizabeth S Joined: February 2009 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: August 2008
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We used Sullivan and son for my motherʼs funeral. Paul really helped to organise things at a time when we were all in shock. I was glad of the little chapel that he has on the premises as my relatives came to see my mum and that provided a calmer environment for a traumatic event. In summary I was very pleased that we chose Paul to help us at such a difficult time.

Sharon M Joined: October 2007 Testimonials: 13 View
Date Added: May 2008
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Paul helped a college to pleasently deal with the passing of her father. Helpful in all areas and services are very resonably priced.

Alan C Joined: July 2007 Testimonials: 2 View
Date Added: February 2008
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Thank you for all you help and advice in the recent funeral of our mother. Your service was first class and so helpful at this very difficult time. Your true family orientated local service was ideal for us. We where so pleased that we chose you instead of the impersonal service offered by some of the multinational funeral directors available to us.
Thanks again.

Jon V Joined: February 2008 Testimonials: 1 View
Date Added: September 2007
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My family and I found Sullivan and Son Independant Funeral Service such a comfort at this truely awful time.
Paul was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble for him.
The service was beautiful - mum would have been proud.

Clare C Joined: September 2007 Testimonials: 1 View

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