Serving Retford, Gainsborough, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire
Hello, I am Jan Lesley O’Neil and here is a little bit about me and why I chose to provide this service for those we have loved…
I was born and grew up in Sheffield with my two brothers and two sisters, I'm a Mother of two grown up sons and Nana to 5 Grandchildren. My life has provided me with a lot of enrichment, being well travelled
and has taken me on many adventures, including living abroad and in various locations around England. Although as life can offer, it has sometimes been challenging and at other times rewarding it's provided enrichment which has helped me enjoy the good moments as much as any adversity that has presented itself. The biggest part of my personal life has been my family, but in a career as an Entertainer/Singer for 40 years this has also given me some great opportunities, including some radio and television work, which was a wonderful experience. I’ve always enjoyed meeting people and I feel it is very much part of my makeup and nature to be relaxed and happy when in the company of others, and I have a genuine interest in people and their experiences. I have the ability to communicate and attune myself with others finding some affinity with them, most importantly by listening. When our Father passed away some years ago, we realised as a family that we wanted his farewell to be special to us, to reflect the unique and loving Father he was, who loved his family and was also a friend to many people, even strangers who he came into contact with. It turned out to be the most uplifting experience for all of us as a family and for all of those who attended. We incorporated live and recorded music, spoke words which came from the heart, said all carefully thought out and considered. We put together a unique and wonderful tribute to our Father, and many who attended commented on how uplifting and special the ceremony was, it was a true celebration of a life. It meant so much for us to do the same for our lovely Mother some 4 years later, again providing another very personal tribute. This gave us a sense of closure and peace; people actually went away saying “I hope someone will do this for me?”
This is what we want for you, having learnt from our own experience, we want to share a celebration that comes from the heart and work with you to create a beautiful ceremony just for you and your loved one to always remember.
