After her first funeral in June 2016 Jessica Green wrote: “This is what the funeral director posted after the funeral:
‘Today we conducted a funeral at Bedford Crematorium and we had a new funeral celebrant, Jessica Green, to take the ceremony. What a Star, what a professional and everyone loved her. She produced a Heart warming ceremony and we are proud of her. Hopefully she will work with us for many years to come. Well done Jessica.’ So, Jane!!! lol; See what a fantastic Teacher you are!!!” Jessica Green June 2016
“I just want to send a huge thank you for everything that Green Fuse has done and continues to do for me. Last Friday I officiated at my first funeral for my dear school friend who was 42 at Forest Park Crematorium in Essex. Every single facet of the 40 minute Ceremony really could not have gone better. The Crematorium Manager watched it all and congratulated me on giving him a break from seeing something ‘too short and too standard’ which I thought was nice. I guess he sees a lot!! Much praise, too, from the FD – he too said he had snuck in at the back to see what this ‘new Celebrant’ would do – and he was delighted. So – again, thank you for all you have taught me, and all I continue to learn. I am truly very, very grateful. You are amazing people and have instilled in me the faith that I really can do this work.” Paul Donne June 2016
“Within a few weeks of the end of the training, I was the celebrant at six funerals, recommended by three different funeral directors. Now, six months later, I regularly have two or three funerals a week. The training gave me the poise, self-assurance and ideas I needed to market myself with passion and sincerity, and to start working! I looked at the various funeral celebrant trainings available and I’m glad I chose this one. It was enlightening, inspiring, encouraging and educational. I now feel part of a strong, supportive ‘family’ and a quiet revolution! Jane and Simon have a genuine desire to keep on helping those they’ve trained to be successful celebrants.” Jan Comley
“What makes our ceremonies different? The care, thought and depth of feeling poured into each funeral, our ability to create a space where the spirit silently lingers with family and friends for a few more precious moments, providing a safe and peaceful place to show love and give thanks before they have to say goodbye.” Sue Goodrum
What can I say!? Thank you so much Jane and Simon. You have done a great job. My first funeral as a celebrant, and even the crematorium phoned to say thanks and what a good job it was.” Angela Ward
“What I love about this job is that we can follow our hearts and give over and above what is expected . . . Green Fuse changed my life.” Gil Barnett
The opportunities provided for us by Green Fuse, are seemingly limitless and certainly inspirational. Fresh ideas, new ways of doing things that make us all that little bit special and to be honest I love to be a part of Green Fuse.” Paul Hamby, Hull
“It is indeed a wonderful, supportive group. The training is so good.” Mary Smith
“You have joined a unique group, I have spoken to celebrants that have been trained by others companies and they do not appear to have active networking as we do. We have already started to showing signs of a Green Fuse Culture that can only be grown from the resource within.” Pam Trott
“I was so impressed with the wonderful course. I’ve really been enjoying all the supportive emails flying backwards and forwards with suggestions of readings and poetry and have been very moved by accounts of the funerals.” Jane Harter
” I have just done the first three days of Simon and Jane’s wonderful course and am loving it. I really appreciate the shared wisdom of the Green Fuse group.” Julie Barnes
“Big Hugs…it’s very human here! And yes isn’t the course great!” Ann x
“What a marvellous and useful resource is our Green Fusers group. Keeps you going when tricky situations arise.” Allegra x
“I feel happy being part of this Green Fuse community. You are all inspiring to me.” Marie-Claire
“I’m feeling proud – Simon, Jane and Basira must be positively incandescent at the celebrants they have trained!” Jan