WOW
This is amazing news. To know that my book is well received in the USA is fantastic. I speak of the Diaspora and events that have happened in America, of course, they affect us here too,
Proof
I said to a friend recently that I know when someone has read my book. When my books are read I get feedback like this. That’s all the proof I need.
Ready to Read?
It really is nice to receive appreciation for my books Tapestries of Life and My Life’s Tapestry. These books really are necessary for all, because the transition of death will be experienced by us all at some point in our lives.
I know when my books have been read and well received. I get messages of support and appreciation for my time and care to create something special.
Of Tapestries of Grief
What really happens when you read Tapestries of Grief? This message was left via WhatsApp and I thought I would share it with you. So now you know what to expect.
A Satisfying Moment
A Good Word Through Trust Pilot
I arrange funerals, this includes liaising with funeral directors and other funeral operatives. As with Richards funeral, I conduct the farewell ceremony too because I believe the holistic approach is the best. Ideally I am there from the beginning to the end of the whole death journey, but I will jump in whenever you are ready.
My First Amazon Book Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars When words fail you. This book talks to you.Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 December 2022
The social-emotional and spiritual elements of yourself will undoubtedly be moved while reading this book.
It gave me time and permission to really consider my feelings of grief and the way we approach, react and accept grief. I recommend this book to anyone who is grieving or not sure what to think or feel. This book is honest as well as comforting.
A service appreciated…
Evening Laura,
Many thanks. You have been outstanding, I shall promptly give a google review to rival any other page. The day was everything I could have wished for , you were an amazing orator and truly genuine. So again my thanks.
Following a Military send off
Hello Laura
I’m delighted and everyone else agrees you ran the service for dads funeral. You let me run riot and have all the military dubbins. You were professional, sympathetic and you exceeded.
Seasons greetings from a satisfied client
These two messages are following one of my best ever Hypnotherapy sessions…
…I know life has changed a lot since our session. I seem to have more direction in life and more aspirations… my life is just getting a lot better.
Hi Laura,
It brings me joy and makes me feel much gratitude for your involvement in my turning of my tables.
Thank you
NL
Preparation of the funeral script…
Dear Laura,
Thank You for your message.
My intial thoughts of your eulogy is that I like it … a lot, and your writing skills are excellent !
I shall join you for a few words about my mother in the service – however, I don’t think my writing skills will be as good as yours !
WL
Another funeral arrangement:
Dear Laura,
I would like to thank you for all your effort and time and commitment in ensuring that everything went off well and in the time span as promised by yourself. I can’t thank you enough for everything.
If there is anything you need from me further please do let me know.
DC
Following a funeral arrangement:
Dear Laura,
Thank you for your email.
All went as well as these things can on Friday. It was a sad day but a respectful ceremony which allowed friends and family to say their farewells.
I was very impressed by the service you provided and especially your contact to reassure that things were moving along as they should.
Many thanks
BT
Sometimes you just need to vent…
Following 3 sessions of Hypnotherapy…
Following the farewell ceremony of a phenomenal lady…
Dear Laura,
I hope you’re keeping well.
I wanted to share a heartfelt thank you for writing and delivering such a poignant and touching tribute and service for our mother.
It was a pleasure partnering with you, and we have received many lovely messages from those in attendance who felt the words were so very fitting.
Thank you so much again.
Take care
Ed
Valued feedback from a fellow therapist and reader of Tapestries of Grief…
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The best Grief Therapists are those that know…
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After hearing about the life of the lady who’s service I was honoured with conducting. I felt moved to pen a poem that summed up her presence on Earth.
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A cry for help can come at any time, I am always there!
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Feedback from a parent following 12 sessions for ongoing grief symptoms…
Yes, I would like to thank Laura for helping my daughter to see and understand that there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. I can see that she has definitely made progress and is more confident in her self than she used to be because her trauma took place.
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Following the Home Going Service of a much loved uncle…
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Following a Funeral Service I conducted in December 2020
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When your friendship is the most important thing…
My mother passed away unexpectedly in October 2018. The anger and anguish hit me like a thief in the night. To say I was blindsided is such an understatement. 2 years on, I still can’t find the words to appropriately explain the initial feelings of shock which has slowly led to the emptiness of loss and abandonment. Laura, my friend, my confidant’ was there for me at that time. She was my friend and rock (she already had this experience and sadly was a ‘pro’ in this whole death thing).
Forward 7 months later and my dad was dead. In January 2019 dad was diagnosed with cancer. A type of cancer that predominantly affects black men. Long and short, dad’s death certificate cites cancer and spin off illnesses, but the real reason why my dad passed was due to a broken heart.
Leading up to his death my dad ended up in the hospital. I was finding hard it to fully comprehend the situation, found it hard to accept that within months I would be an orphan. Laura understood this. Understood that my normally resilient, bolshy nature had taken such a hit, that I crumbled. This is where she changed from being my friend to being what I now understand is a Death Practitioner.
Dad had a heart attack in the hospital, and I became mush. Couldn’t comprehend what the medics were saying. Laura spoke with the doctors, discussed options, discussed his life with such feeling and empathy to us. She translated all of the medic speech into basic language that I could understand at that time. She had to speak to me like I was a child. Grief is such a vicious character, it takes away all your sensibilities. She questioned the medics, knowing that if I was in my right mind, that is what I would have done.
She sat with my dad, with all of us and at times by herself. She ensured that throughout this tragic episode my dad was treated with dignity. Her presence forced the medics to ALWAYS be mindful that my dad was not just a number or just some patient out of many. He was OUR dad, he commanded and needed that respect. She held his hand when he was taken of the ventilator and whilst we were all crumbing she spoke to him in a soothing calm manner reassuring him that he would be ok and that the madness would stop and he would be restful soon.
Her presence was invaluable. As a family we could handle the practical side of things, but we needed help with the emotional side, the needed clarity when faced with doctors bombarding you with cold static information, trying to find ways to resist beating up the doctors out of frustration. Laura was there. Calming situations. Mediating.
Ensuring dad was dealt with kindly and respectfully.
Michelle
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Following a conversation with a lady who was struggling with her grief
Following a series of meditations for staff at Kirklees College I received the following words:
