Alex Faulkner Funeral Celebrancy

13/11/2023

Good Afternoon Alex ,
I would like to Thank you so much for the support you showed me
and my family through the hardest part of our lives . You made it really easy for us to be able to talk about our sons life. And then put together an amazing service that was everything we could of hoped for . But more than that something Sammy would have been so delighted to witness . The warmth of people and them being able to talk openly about the experiences they had with Sammy and you allowing us to run a service the way we wanted to .
And your amazing understanding of everything we were going through.
So glad I got to cross the path of Sharyn and yourself you both made the experience as easy as possible and I felt I had two amazing people around me that really just wanted to help me the best way they could in such a tragic time. And I can’t thank you both enough for that support you gave me .So many people commenting on what a great job you did and what an amazing service .
Keep up the amazing work you are doing for people Alex.

Warmest Regards ,

Jane

13/11/2023

Hi Alex,

This is just a little note to thank you for doing such a beautiful job helping us to celebrate my lovely dad yesterday.

Your kind, calm approach enabled us to create an authentic and truly meaningful service whilst still feeling supported and safe under your gentle guidance.

We really felt you were present with us yesterday and that you got to know our dear dad and the special person he was, which brings us great comfort.

Anyhow, both you and Hayley managed to make the unbearable just that little bit more bearable and I wanted to express my deep gratitude to you for this.

Warm Regards
Jessica

13/11/2023

Hi Alex,

We would like to thank you for the effortless way you led the service for Jack’s funeral yesterday. Your manner was so caring, respectful and friendly and it felt like you had known Jack personally in the way you spoke about him.
Kindest regards from
Nancy, Judy, Susan and John

13/11/2023

Hi Alex

I wanted to thank you so much for representing our family at dads funeral last week.

It was such a challenging time for us, but you managed to portray dad in such a special light throughout the service.

I wasn't sure what to expect in a celebrant, but as a family we couldn't have asked for more,

Thank you again for being there for us in this sad time and for making the day very special for us.

Thanks again

Tania & Family.

August 2023

08/07/2021

Dear Alex,
On behalf of our family, we would like to say thank you for the service you provided.
Your professionalism and caring nature helped put our family at ease, as we knew we were in good hands.
You helped relieve the stress from such a sad situation for us and your words during the service really helped to convey the amazing man our dad, John, was.
We couldn’t have asked for a more memorable reflection of Dad’s life and it is something that will stay with us always.
Lynne, Michelle and Heidi

08/07/2021

Hi Alex,
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your service and support during T's funeral. You really made me feel like you were one of us. Take care and know that I will always remember you (and pass your card onto anyone that needs your services). You are truly one of the best in the business (and I have seen a few).

28/03/2020

This was a very interesting post I found on Instagram, thought I would share it.

Funeral Friday⚰️
As of tonight, 27,348 people have died from COVID-19 worldwide with 1,695 deaths occurring in the USA. NYC has become the epicenter in America, with over 26,697 positive cases and 450 deaths. The NYC Medical Examiner set up makeshift morgues in anticipation for the surge in deaths expected to come in the upcoming days/weeks. This is the first time this has been done in NYC since 9/11. So one question? What is done with all of the infectious dead bodies? They aren’t just numbers, they are people’s loved ones- their parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends.
According to the NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association) and the CDC, COVID-19 patients can be handled by funeral homes and funerals can be held if the proper precautions are taken. These are general guidelines given by the CDC, and other rules/ regulations may vary from state to state. The biggest risk to the funeral professionals is not the dead bodies, but their family members who may also be infected. Remember dead bodies aren’t coughing infectious droplets in the air, but their family members could! Some funeral homes have gone to virtual calls to make the arrangements for their loved ones. The Department of Homeland Security named funeral professionals as “critical infrastructure workers”. This is helpful when it comes to funeral professionals obtaining the proper PPE. A body can be embalmed if the embalmer is using the proper PPE (gloves, gown, N95 mask, face shield) similar to an autopsy. The CDC has stated it is safe to be in a room viewing a body that has died from COVID-19, but it does not recommended the family touching the body. The CDC’s guidelines for gatherings states there should not be gatherings of more than 10 people. Some funeral homes are holding funeral services for immediate family only with no more than 10 people including the pastor/priest/etc and funeral director. The family can also choose cremation or can request to delay the funeral.
Funeral directors are just one of the many professionals on the frontlines risking their lives everyday through this pandemic. Much respect to all involved. 🖤
Written: Nicole Angemi

06/02/2020

Dear Alex
Your presence and contribution at our Mother Mavis’ celebration was so appreciated.
After the briefing, the subsequent creation of the eulogy was accurate and poignant, painting such a vivid and wonderful picture of Mavis and her life.

Your ability to deliver in such a professional manner was so well received and commented upon.

On behalf of the family thank you for your thoughtful and finely crafted contribution to a memorable life celebration.
Chris

06/02/2020

Dear Alex,
I have been trying to find the words to express my appreciation for the way in which you were able to capture the spirit of dad's nature at the funeral, but I keep falling short of words. My gratitude is extensive and I believe the moment of acceptance for everyone lay in the sincerity of your delivery on the morning.
Wayne.

01/02/2020

Hi Alex. What a wonderful send off we had for Paul the other day. Thank you so much for your care and sympathy towards us.
Many of our friends mentioned that they thought you would have known Paul well the way you spoke in your eulogy. That showed how well you heard and listened to what we said about him and his life.
It was a very emotional day for us all and we are still getting over our loss.
Your lovely smile and caring attitude made it all much easier for us.
Thank you again.

06/10/2019

Dear Alex
Thank you again for the "lovely send off" for dad. We couldn't have found a better celebrant to conduct the service - you received many compliments later at the wake and we wished you were there to hear them.

I think the service time frame was perfect and we appreciated your advice on the eulogy and other aspects which was done in a respectful, kind and caring manner.

As a family and individually, we would have no hesitation in recommending you in the future to others.

11/05/2019

I am often a very harsh critic of myself and what I do, so it is always so encouraging to get some positive feedback. Thankyou Noelene for these lovely words:
Alex, i just want to tell you how much I enjoyed your contribution to Geoff's memorial. I don't believe I have ever listened to a more sincere and kind celebrant and you displayed a wonderful sense of calm which was felt throughout the room.

15/02/2019

The Sanctuary Chapel at Bunurong Memorial Park is always a beautiful place for a funeral. You can't get a backdrop much better than this.

01/02/2019

A casket spray with a difference.

23/01/2019

Jesse and daddy in Margaret River

09/01/2019

Good Afternoon Alex,

I just want to thank you again from my family and myself. The funeral went very smoothly and you were just the right person with the right amount of kindness and empathy on the day. Thank you for being so easy to work with and professional.

I can not thank you enough. Everyone thought it was a lovely service

04/01/2019

The greatest thing we can leave to our children when we are gone, is not a huge inheritance, but rather a lifetime of memories of a life well lived.

04/01/2019

This is a great article about personalising a funeral service.

A favorite hobby is a great starting point for generating memorial service ideas to personalized the funeral or life celebration event.