"To Michael, Julie and all the team at Abbotts. Thank you for the excellent work you did in arranging my Dad's funeral. The process was very professionally carried out from start to finish..." ~ 2024
"On behalf of mum and the whole family I'd like to pass on heartfelt thanks to all at Abbotts for providing an excellent service.
Thanks to Jonathan who took my call at such a sad and difficult time, your calm, friendly manner reassured me dad and all would be in good hands.
Thanks to Vicki for your kind support through every aspect of the arrangements, the coffin and flower spray were just what we'd hoped for.
Everything went very smoothly on the day, thanks to Jonathan and the teams professionalism and warm guidance.
Thanks to Rosemary [funeral celebrant], we appreciated the time she took to listen, this made dad's sent off so personal. Rosemary's warmth and compassion shone through.
Thank you Michael & Beverley for your patience and understanding... You've all gone above and beyond to make everything as stress free as possible..." ~ 2024
"On behalf of myself and my family I would like to thank you all for the care and courtesy shown by each and every one of you towards all of us during our recent sad event. It made things easier to bear knowing and feeling that things were in good hands and would run smoothly. The really impressive thing for me was the respect shown to (name) throughout the whole thing. Thank you also for suggesting Rosemary [Funeral Celebrant], she was as you thought, right for us and she did a beautiful job for us in the way she carried us through the service. Not forgetting the florist and her lovely arrangement of roses. Thank you all once again." ~ 2024
"Thank you for being so kind, organised, caring but also professional, in the organisation, planning & conducting of my father's funeral... You carried out every detail extremely thoughtfully, from the day you fetched dad from home, to when my mother & I visited to the begin the arrangements, to all the communications about the order of service, catering, flowers, etc., right through to the day of the funeral, when all your staff were so professional. You helped to make a difficult process much easier, and having the day run so smoothly meant the world to mother, brother & me. Love & best wishes..." ~ 2024
"Just wanted to say a big Thank You for the kindness & compassion when dealing with mum's funeral. You made every step of the process as easy as it could be for us. So many little touches, such as making the bed after collecting her from home, that truly made such a big difference. You couldn't have done more - a real class act. Thank you to everyone that was involved." ~ 2024
"This card is an attempt to convey our heartfelt thanks for the most professional services that you have provided, with every process from start to finish. It is true testament for your company name and its reputation for outstanding care that is bestowed upon bereaved families. On behalf of my family and all those who attended the funeral I congratulate all staff on the excellence of every path that you guided us." ~ 2024
"Thank you all so much for the care and dedication you gave to ensuring that mum's funeral was so lovely. It was a credit to you all" ~ 2024
"...Many thanks for the efficient, professional and friendly service given to us a family on the passing of our mum. The funeral service was faultless and helped a difficult day be that bit more bearable!..." ~ 2024
"Dear Michael, following the loss of our dear mum we would like to thank you all for the kindness and support you have shown us. From the day mum passed to the funeral itself you have all been wonderful. We are truly grateful..." ~ 2024
"Thank you so much for your support and for you love & kindness in looking after ... when needed. We will always be grateful..." ~ 2024
"Thank you so much for all your help and care over the last 12 months, I'm very grateful. Mum's headstone is just what I wanted and I'm so pleased with it and to have it back in place..." ~ 2024
"To everyone at A. Abbott & Sons, thank you so much for everything you did to help us with the arrangements for Dad's service. Your kindness and patience made the process so much easier for us and we are so grateful to you for that..." ~ 2024
"Just a message to say a huge "Thank You" to you all for your dedication, help, support and excellent service with my late mother's funeral... You helped to make a very sad and difficult event for our family more comforting." ~ 2024
"Thank you to Michael and everyone at A. Abbott & Sons for their caring and professional service. You made a difficult day much easier." ~ 2024
"... I want to express my thanks to you all, on behalf of my mother and my sister and brother. The whole day was organised so well and carried out with care and consideration. Indeed, very member of staff looked after us from begining to end. Thank you once again." ~ 2023
"A heartfelt thanks from us all for the care and attention you gave us in preparation for mum's funeral. The day of the funeral was made so much more bearable having you all with us, talking us through it all and taking the time to check we were all OK." ~ 2023
"Thank you all very much for the amazing support and wonderful service for our mum's funeral ... both before and on the day, you were all so amazingly kind, professional yet still friendly to make her service at Kettering much easier.
You are a wonderful team and the family values shine through. Thanks once again..." ~ 2023
"To everyone at Abbott & Sons. Just to say thank you for being so understanding, patient and helpful at this most sad and stressful time. We felt so overwhelmed by your kindness that you showed us and we are very grateful to you all." ~ 2023
"... Would like to thank you for making mum's funeral easy for us. It was a beautiful day and a wonderful send off..." ~ 2023
"Thank you for your sympathy and kindness, dignity and being so professional. Everything went as we wished and given all the time needed to say our goodbye's..." ~ 2023
"To all staff at Abbotts, On behalf of all family & friends to say how professional & caring Abbott & Sons are. From the initial call I made, a lady on the phone said "We will look after your mum" and those little words meant so much, and that lady was right, mum was in safe hands. Rosemary (funeral celebrant) was just so lovely, gracious and caring, was so professional, the service Rosemary made it so special and personal. I could not have picked a better funeral director, you are all a credit to your firm's name...." ~ 2023
"To Michael and the Abbotts Team, Thank you so much for all your help, thoughtfulness at such a difficult time. The family and I found you all to be so professional but personal and compassionate at the same time.
Michael, thank you for your kindness and great advice - even with my late printing request!
The funeral was so beautiful and dignified from start to finish.... Rushden and the surrounding areas are very blessed to have such a wonderful business service them!" ~ 2023
"On behalf of my family, I would just like to say a big thank you to you for your help and expertise in the running of mum's funeral... The preparations and delivery were exemplary and we could not have been more pleased with the way everything ran on the day..." ~ 2023
"May I thank you all for the most kind and sympathetic way you looked after me and all the family at the funeral...
We were overwhelmed by the number of friends and family who came and have received many appreciative comments about the service and dignity showed by you and everyone from Abbotts.
From the moment we first came to your office, the care and guidance offered by all of your staff was so helpful, please thank everyone involved.
The yellow wreath was absolutely what we had hoped for, thank you.
When we arrived at ... Club your [catering] ladies were so organised and everyone was being well looked after..." ~ 2023
"We Wanted to say thank you and how much we appreciated your kindness and professionalism and support over the last few months. We especially wanted to thank Michael for arranging the "resting" of dad's ashes on a very cold and snowy day. With our thanks and best wishes." ~ 2023
"Thank you for your caring efficient service. The service for my husband was perfect, my family and friends also thought so. The flowers were amazing, above my expectations for this time of year. The care and respect from all was greatly appreciated. I will be highly recommending you in the future." ~ 2023
"Just a note to thank you for taking the stress away form our family at such a difficult time. Your professionalism at all times, your kindness and not to forget your respectful attitude and ways when dealing with us and our loved ones..." ~ 2023
"... I wish to say a very big thank you for all that you did for us following the death of my dear husband. Everything went beautifully. In spite of the inevitable awareness of loss these was a quite overwhelming sense of peace... The Woodland burial ground was a appropriate place for (name removed) to be, in the shade of an oak tree growing near by. The casket and flowers were all we could have wished for and the quite demeanour of all present was a fitting tribute to (name removed)... Thank you again for the smooth running of all the arrangements..." ~ 2023
"Dear Vicki & Wayne & Team,
We just wanted to send our thanks and gratitude for everything you did regarding our Mum's funeral. It was a very difficult time for us but you made it the best it could be and you handled everything so professionally and with such kindness and grace. I'm so grateful that Mum picked you. We really appreciate everything you did. All the best..." ~ 2023
"Thank you for your support, your kindness and help in looking after our Mum, and all of us. We very much appreciated everything you did for us..." ~ 2023
"Thank you all so very much for the care, kindness and professionalism with which you handled the funeral arrangements for my Aunt. You made a sad and difficult process so very much easier..." ~ 2023
"Many thanks to you all for all the help received to make (name removed) funeral so special. Thanks also for the lovely spread that was put on. God Bless You All..." ~ 2023
"To Everyone at Abbotts. We would like to thank you all for giving (name removed) an amazing send off.
Thank you for looking after him and us from the start to the finish with care and support. This has been a very sad and stressful time fir us, but with your help, things couldn't have been better and went so well. Thank you so much to an amazing team..." ~ 2023
"Dear Michael
Just a short note to thank you and everyone at Abbotts for such a high quality service and in particular, the sensitivity you and the staff have shown. Today was a big day for my Dad and us all really and the support your team provided was excellent.
Please pass on my thanks to everyone. We have Mum a good send off and that was in no small part due to the quality of your service. Thank you once again..." ~ 2023
"Thank you to all the staff at A. Abbott and Sons for looking after ... whilst in your care, and for all the respect and guidance you gave us all in the passing of our lovely wife & mother. Once again thank you for an excellent and faultless beginning to end service ~ can not be bettered". ~ 2022
"My family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the care and attention that you afforded us on our recent loss of ... Throughout the whole, from my first phone all to you, to the beautifully managed service and even the concern shown to me on attending another service at your Asher Suite this week. You have made the process all the more bearable. So please pass on our thanks to everyone at Abbotts". ~ 2022
"To all the staff at A. Abbott & Sons, you were absolutely amazing and done our ... proud. Thank you all for your support and guidance during the hardest weeks of our lives so far." ~ 2022
"Just to say, me & my family send you our appreciation for the sensitive way you handled my husband's funeral. It was dealt with in a very sensitive way at a very sad time for us... I would recommend your company in every way possible..." ~ 2022
"Michael, Wow, what can we say but a very big thank you for carrying out all our wishes for Dad's funeral. You made this part of his and our journey to closure, so much easier. From our initial meeting & on Saturday at the Chapel of Rest it was professional, caring and empathetic.... You are all brilliant at what you do and deliver a first class, tailored service from start to finish. 'Thank You'. " ~ 2022
"To all the staff at A. Abbott & Sons, especially Vicki & Jonathan ... Thank you for your kind, compassionate, smooth and excellent service during such a heart-breaking time in our lives. We truly appreciate your support and carrying out our last requests." 2022
"Thank you all so very much for taking the care you had for ..., knowing he was looked after so well was a great comfort to my family and myself. Also, a very big thank you for everything you did on the day from taking ... from home, to the church & cemetery." 2022
"Thank you for the wonderful send-off you gave our Father. Everything was perfect." ~ 2022
"Thank you to all your staff, you helped our heart-breaking situation and turned it into a lovely tribute. For your care and dedication it was a lovely send off for my husband..." ~ 2022
"Thank you all for helping and supporting us in this very difficult time. Your kindness and compassion was very much appreciated by us all." ~ 2022
"Just a quick note to thank you all for your professionalism, guidance and assistance with the funeral... We expected nothing less and were not disappointed!" ~ 2022
" I just wanted to express my gratitude for the way you handled by late father's funeral last week. I had heard that you were the best from many people ~ but the level of compassion, attention to detail and wonderful support and decorum on the day was a huge comfort in my grief. Special thanks to Jonathan & Michael." ~ 2022
"Our thanks for a highly professional service. We will be instructing our family to use you when the time arises." ~ 2022
"Excellent as always, thanks to all of you especially Jonathan and Hayley. The day went as well as could be..." ~ 2022
"Thank you for a marvellous send off for... Everyone was blown away by it all. It was as it should have been, a happy occasion for a loving and caring man." ~ 2022
"Just a note to say thank you so much for making the very difficult day of my brother's funeral really go so smoothly. Would you please pass on thanks to everyone concerned." ~ 2022
"We would like to thank you for all your help and support at both our mum's funeral last year and our dad's last week. At such difficult times you were always sensitive to our needs, answering any questions or queries, making this time a little easier." ~ 2022
"To Michael, I would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you, for your caring and attention which was a comfort for us all when we were grieving - thank you." ~ 2022
"A professional, caring service, no job was too much to ask." ~ 2022
"The family ... want to pass on our heartfelt thanks to everyone at Abbotts. We all feel we have been tremendously well and sensitively looked after, from our initial meeting, several phone calls and visits right through to the wonderful service conducted by Rosemary... My Mum wanted me to make a special mention of the beautiful flowers and I would also like you to pass on my thanks to the catering lady who was there with a much needed cup of tea as soonas we arrived. She was so lovely and looked after us all so well." ~ 2022
"Thank you so much for the care and support with our mum's funeral. We truly are grateful for the love you showed us." ~ 2022
" To each and everyone of you, may I thank you for everything in relation to ... funeral. Everything was attended to with the finest of detail making sure his favourite cigar was in his hand... So, you only have one chance of getting things right at the end and thanks to you all that chance was realised for me." ~ 2022
"Many thanks for everyone that I have spoken to and who helped with the smooth running of my mum's funeral service. I really could not have asked for anything better. Many thanks and with much appreciation." ~ 2022
"Caring and compassionate ~ such lovely people." ~ 2022
" Just to say thank you form the family of ... Your respect, care and attention to detail is second to none. We are very grateful." ~ 2022
"Thank you for your care and attention when organising our mum's funeral at the hardest of times you guided us through and made sure we had everything we wanted and the service ran smoothly. The refreshments were very well received and everyone was well looked after." ~ 2022
"A sincere & genuine thank you to everyone at Abbotts involved with the care, collection, funeral arrangements and the actual funeral for... Nothing was too much trouble and everything went exactly as I'd hoped and planned for ... final journey. For that I would again like to thank you all ..." ~ 2022
"Third time that we have used you and as usual you were outstanding." ~ 2022
"I don't have the words to describe our gratitude for the care given to our aunt. The gentle and exemplary service provided by every staff member at Abbotts eased a very difficult time. The care given to every aspect of the funeral, when my aunt had left no instructions, enabled us to develop a fitting tribute to a great lady. The service provided was unobtrusive but always there when needed and clearly showed a level of professionalism and care developed over many years.
Our family extends grateful thanks to Michael and Vicki and every staff member for their knowledge, experience, compassion and incredibly high standards." ~ 2021
"Very good service and very caring." ~ 2021
"We would like to say thank you for the help & understanding shown to us in the preparation of the funeral for ... In particular we would like to say how well we were looked after by Tracey at such a difficult time. Although ... had planned his funeral, Tracey's guidance on the remaining necessary decisions was very helpful. We were very pleased with the smooth running on the day of the funeral ... please pass our thanks to Obitus for the lovely way they prepared the photographic tribute and to David Saint who certainly "captured" ... A company to be recommended" ~ 2021
"Dear Michael, The family and I would like to thank you for your support and understanding with the arrangements for ... funeral. As a family we are grateful that you managed to make the whole process appear to be simple, straight forward and stress free. Your professional approach and that of your team is second to none. The dignity and respect shown to the family and ... was noted and appreciated and all attendees mentioned the quality of service provided. I am delighted to have had your support and you should be proud of your whole team." ~ 2021
"Dear Michael, now that we have laid … to rest, I want to send you my personal thanks for all your help, advise and support during what is a difficult time for most families, made more challenging by the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. What I most appreciate is the sympathetic way you dealt with us, combined with a speed of response that prevented any frustrations developing. In addition, your attention to detail prevented anything being forgotten..." ~ 2021
"Thank you very much for all your advice and help. All the family are very happy with the headstone, its a lovely tribute to … and it is so comforting to have his name recognised in the village he loved…" 2021
"Dear Michael, I just wanted to get in touch to thank you and all at Abbotts for all of your kindness and help over the last few weeks leading up to … funeral. From the very first phone call after ...'s death you treated our whole family with care and sensitivity. You guided us through all that needed to be done and more importantly you looked after my … so well. It made such a difference to see … dressed so smartly and looking so at peace. On behalf of all my family, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made a very difficult time so much easier for us all. Thank you and best wishes." ~ 2021
"Thank you so much for looking after … for the care and support that you gave to … and the family. You do so much more than the work you do... You are like stepping stones, leading people, gently and carefully through the difficult days when a loved one has passed away. There is a quietness about the work you do, and yet one feels held and supported, never alone... Thank you to you All." 2021
"...Thank you for the lovely memorial card relating to the funeral of … Thank you for your kind and caring service..." ~ 2021
"Dear Michael. I would like to thank you for the profession, considerate and courteous way you handled my … funeral, which was second to none. I would also like to thank Mr Sanders for his meticulous handling of everything. Everyone who attended mentioned also how faultless your attention to details was..." 2021
"I would just like to thank everyone at Abbotts for their kindness at was has to the worst time in my like. I will never get over losing ... Your kindness was a great comfort." ~ 2021
"Thank you for enabling us to fulfil our mother's last wishes..." 2020
"...Thank you for your kindness, support & understanding when we were arranging the funeral. From start to finish it couldn't have been better organised..." 2020
"Thank you for your support & professionalism during such a difficult time. You can't imagine how much you helped lighten the challenges & pain of saying goodbye to a loved one..." 2020
"Thank you so very much for making the day of my father's funeral such a perfect day, everything went so smooth, we had to do & think if nothing. Please thank everyone concerned who made it so much easier for us..." 2020
"Thank you so much for taking care of everything for.... The way in which everyone contributed to make a very difficult time as easy as possible made a huge difference for all of us..." 2020
"A huge thank you for providing a very professional and caring service for …. You were all very sincere and dignified in making a very sad day a wonderful farewell to my husband..." 2020
"We just wanted to express how grateful we are for all your support you gave us along the way. We can not quantify just how grateful we are for all that you have done to make this extremely difficult time a little bit more bearable to cope with. You really have gone the extra mile and more for our family and that alone we can't be any more thankful for..." 2020
"The respect & dedication shown was wonderful..." 2020
"The services provided by you, your team and Rosemary were outstanding. The whole family commented on how lovely the service was and how it was conducted so well... all the hard work you and your Team put in … made a tough day considerably easier..." 2020
"I would like to thank each and everyone of you, including the lovely Reverend David Saint, for the kind care and attention you have shown to us all in our time of great need and comfort ~ so much appreciated. You treated us throughout with great dignity ~ I thank you all." 2019
"We would like to thank you for the really lovely funeral service you arranged for... Everyone involved was so kind, caring and respectful and made a very sad day for us so much easier than it could have been. You made us feel as if you were looking after your own family and we were the most important people in the world. Would you please pass on a special thank you to the lady who prepared and served the refreshments after the funeral ~ she was wonderful. The food was beautifully presented and delicious and she couldn't do enough for us. She kept us topped up with tea and coffee, it seemed nothing was too much trouble and we were under no pressure to leave. Yet another kind and caring person. We can't thank you enough for everything you did for us, your service, efficiency, understanding and compassion is outstanding. Thank you so much..." 2019
" I just wanted to write to thank you for helping my family through the difficult task of planning a funeral for … From the moment of first contact right through to the funeral and beyond your service was calm, efficient and extremely courteous and friendly. It helped so much when we knew … funeral was in safe hands. Your expertise and good advice were much appreciated..." 2019
"We just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help during a very difficult time. You gave an excellent service and were very professional..." 2019
"... thank you all at Abbotts, the catering ladies and Sue Homer for a lovely service..." 2019
"... everything was carried out with dignity and much kindness. Thankyou all for all the care that you took and your support throughout this difficult time". 2019
"Thank you so much for all the care, support and attention to detail you have given us … You created a beautiful funeral for … and enabled us to give her a beautiful send off." 2019
"We would like to pass on our heartfelt thanks to you all for all your support and help following the sad loss of … without your help we would not have been able to have given such a 'send offs'. Your professionalism and kindness shone through" 2019
"Just to say thank you for your support and sensitive handling of... funeral arrangements … many of our guests commented on what a professional and caring service Abbotts provided..." 2019
"Thank you for ensuring that a difficult day became easier and extra special due to you and your team..." 2019
"Many thanks for your help, kindness & support shown to us all..." 2019
"Thank you for all your caring, thoughtful and professional services helping to make … funeral pass so smoothly as it could" 2019
"Thank you all for the help you have given me, I could not have done it without you. Thank you for looking after … it means so much. 2019
"Thank you so much for the kindness and compassion you showed our family following our recent loss. You made an extremely difficult period a much more comforting one, with us knowing that … was in the safest of hands. It was so very much appreciated ..." 2019
"Many thanks for your compassion, kindness and support. Your services were excellent & highly professional. Really appreciated ... " 2019
"Thank you all so much for going the extra mile for … and the family. You fulfilled … wishes with all the grace she deserved and it was a strength to us all..." 2019
"Just a quick note to say thankyou so much for the kindness you have shown after our recent loss. Michael went above and beyond to sort things out for us and made a worrying time so much easier, Vicki was so kind and helpful and made me feel that our … was in safe hands. … You have a business to be very proud of. Professional and caring from the beginning to the end." 2019
"Thank you to all, especially Vicki & Jonathan, for your kindness & much support at this sad time. Taking care of … with such care & compassion. Your help in everything took a lot of worry away for me!. …" 2019
"Thank you so much for your organisation and support throughout the funeral. The family thought the events all went well and very smoothly. Your professionalism throughout and support has eased us through pour loss..." 2019
"I would just like to say a very big thank you for everything you did for … The funeral was a very difficult day for my family and me but we knew we were in very capable hands. Wayne (funeral conductor) was there at just the right moments helping us though the day. The attention to detail was perfect ~ thank you so much." ~ 2019
"I would like to thank you for your kindness, patience and understanding during the most traumatic experience of my life. You made the ordeal so much easier I thank you from the bottom of my heart." 2019
" On behalf of my family and myself I would like to express my sincere thanks to you all. Without exception, the professionalism, kindness and support you showed was of great comfort. We shall never forget that..." 2019
"... on behalf of family, can I thank you for the empathetic way that you helped and advised the family at such a sad time for us and the exceptional service you provided at … funeral. We were pleased with the funeral itself as it was quiet and understated, just like …; we felt that we had done her proud and this was in no small measure down to the professionalism of all the staff at Abbotts." ~ 2019
"The family of the late … would like to sincerely thank you all for your attention to detail, kindness and pulling out all the stops to ensure … funeral was able to go ahead... Thank you for the beautiful flowers and the refreshments that were second to none. You all made a very sad occasion a lot easier" ~ 2019
"... would like to thank you all for the excellent care and service given to … funeral. At times like this it is nice to know you can rely on Abbotts... " ~ 2019
"Thank you so much for your excellent service and wonderful support you provided …" Dec 2018
"Just a note to thank you for the professionalism and care you provided before, during and after the funeral of our …" Dec 2018
"Many thanks for your care and support in taking care of my … and ensuring that her funeral was very beautiful and calm for us all …" Dec 2018
"Thank you so much for all your efforts for .. funeral, especially the slide show of photo's portraying … life. Lots of people were very impressed." Dec 2018
"We would all like to thank you for the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful service you provided for our wonderful … Your care for us as a family was of the highest quality, nothing was too much trouble for you. You all made a very difficult time easier to cope with..." Dec 2018
"To Everybody, Thank you all so much for all your help and kindness attending to the funeral of … Again many thanks" ~ December 2018
" To everyone at Abbotts. Just a note to say Thankyou for looking after my dad for us, from the moment you collected him ... to the church service and cremation we cannot praise you enough. At this very sad time you looked after us all so well taking some of the stress away in sorting everything out for us..." ~ June 2018
"...would like to say a thank you to all the staff at Abbotts Funeral Service for the kind and professional way in which the service and buffet was carried out and a special thanks to Sue Homer [celebrant] for a very beautiful service." ~ June 2018
"...My thanks to everyone for helping to make what could have been a really awful time into a very uplifting experience. We have, in the past, used Abbott's for our family funerals and know that you can always be relied upon for your friendly, but professional service. However, this was as perfect as it could be. The service at the Asher Suite was so much less daunting than a church but still had a feeling of reverence. Sue Homer [celebrant] was absolutely wonderful with the way in which she guided us through, especially in choosing the music, and when she read our eulogy it was exactly what we wanted to be said... The food and service at the Saxon Hall was beautiful and Sue & Sheila[Abbott's in house caterers] had it all to perfection. Thank you ladies! And not forgetting the flowers which were so lovely. Thank you all so much." ~ June 2018
"We would like to thank you so much for your care and support following our mum's passing... your kindness was very much appreciated." ~ May 2018
"...had to write this note to you expressing our thanks for the lovely funeral given to my mother. The flowers were beautiful and so are you people that work there, so thanks again..." May 2018
"A Big thankyou for all the help and kindness given to us. It was most appreciated. FIRST CLASS SERVICE" ~ May 2018
"Thank you for everything! I am truly grateful. Your professional service and kindness, just perfect" ~ May 2018
"Thank you very much for all your hard work involved in the funeral of ... Everything you did was superb" ~ May 2018
On behalf of [family] and the extended family, thank you all so very much for all your help in preparing for the cremation ... at Wellingborough. Your advice and help in the previous week took much of the stain from us and the arrangements on the day were perfect. Could you please pass on our thanks to your lovely family team who made it such a peaceful and unstressed day and also to your caterers -who were fabulous - and the florist - who really did achieve the 'spectacular'. .... Thank you again for all your kindness and understanding" ~ May 2018
"Thank you for looking after our mum's funeral and helping us to give her such a good send off. We were very impressed with your professionalism and emphasis on dignity." April, 2018
"... would like to thank you so much for being the directors of my late husband's funeral... Your kindness, thoughtfulness and understanding from the time we first came to you to his committal was greatly appreciated." ~ April 2018
"I just wanted to write and thank you all on behalf of our family. Your professionalism and kindness made my father's funeral run as smoothly as it possibly could. Your guidance throughout made a difficult time much easier than it might have been..." ~ April, 2018
"To everyone at Abbotts. To say thank you again for all you have done for us over the past year ... Now you have organised a beautiful headstone for us which is just perfect. You have all been such a help and such a comfort to us ~ you have been and will be in the future recommended by us whenever we get a chance"...
"... it was a beautiful send off ..." ~ April 2018
"... & I wish to thank you all very much for your kindness and guidance at a time when we were in need, for conducting... funeral in a quiet, caring and respectful manner, for this we will always be grateful" ~ April 2018
"Just wanted to say thank you so very much for helping us every step of the way in organising a perfect send off for ..." ~ April 2018
"Can't thank you enough for all the care & thought you all put into making ... funeral a very special occasion..." ~ April 2018
"Many thanks for looking after ... and ensuring everything went well" ~ April 2018
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you very much for organising the funeral for... Everything was taken care of perfectly. Thank you again for all the help and support you gave me at this difficult time..." January 2018
"Just a brief note to say thank you to everyone who was involved in ... funeral. We were all treated with such dignity and professionalism throughout from our first meeting prior to Christmas to the end of the service itself. Thanks once again". ~ January 2018
"I would like to just say a few words of thanks and appreciation for all your help and support in this most trying of times. The caring and compassionate way you guided myself and family through such a difficult time for us all was very much appreciated ... Once again our heartfelt thanks for your help, advice and support". January 2018
"Our family would like to offer their most heartfelt appreciation for the help and guidance you provided to them..." January 2018
"...Thank you for all your help and support, and thank you for the amazing service, it was a really nice send off for..." January 2018
"Thank you for your kindness, care and attention shown to our family whilst you dealt with our late ... funeral arrangements. Your respect to us and our late ... was most welcomed and appreciated. Thank you again." ~ November 2017
"Thank you to you all for your wonderful care and compassion we received following the sad loss of... You made everything so much easier for us at a very difficult time." ~ November 2017
"We would like to express our sincere thanks for the compassion shown at the sad loss of ..." ~ November 2017
"I wish to thank you all very much for the send off, it couldn't have gone better. I know we set you a few tasks, but managed them beautifully. Thank you so very much." ~ November 2017
"Thank you all so very much for everything you did for our ... funeral. The professional service that Abbotts provide is very much appreciated." ~ Sept 2017
"Thank you all so very much for your kindness and support. All your professionalism and advice was greatly appreciated at such a difficult time." ~ September 2017
"...family would like to thank Michael Hart-Abbott and all the staff for their kindness and caring help in our hour of need while our [relative] was in the chapel of rest. You provided us with courtesy and respect and gave us a very professional service." ~ September 2017
"Thank you for your excellent service and special thanks to Sheila for organising and running the reception so efficiently." ~ September 2017
"Just to say hoe much I appreciated your compassion and efficiency in handling my [relatives] funeral." ~ September 2017
"...We as a family cannot thank you enough for all your assistance - helpful and professional to the last and ... was perfect - everything just "happens". ~ September 2017
"....Just wanted to say a big thank you, my father's headstone is stunning. Truly beautiful. Couldn't be more pleased with it. My mother sends her thanks for everything you have done and for your patience and consideration in all aspects of this delicate process in helping us to get things perfect for my father. Many, many thanks from us all..." ~ September 2017
"Thank you for your letter and phone call letting me know that my parents' headstone was now complete. We have been to see it in the cemetery and I am so pleased with it. It has all been done beautifully. Thank you so much for all your help with this and also with the memorial service...." ~ September 2017
"Firstly I would like to thank Abbotts for the care and sensitivity shown my mother while making the choices she had to make. The guidance and professional approach made this very emotional experience easier to bear. The whole journey we had with Abbotts was wrapped in respect and dignity, none of us had been through this before, at such a personal level and we are grateful Abbotts were there for us. Thank you for making a very, very difficult day just a little easier." ~ August 2017
"We would like to thank you very much for the excellent way you conducted every aspect of our ... funeral. We really appreciated your assistance and support with all the funeral arrangements and a very sad day was made a lot easier for us to bear with your compassion and sensitivity. Your team showed utmost respect and professionalism and we would like to pass on our sincere thanks to all concerned. We found that the experience of ... farewell was very comforting" ~ August 2017
"Just a little note to say many heartfelt thanks for all the care and consideration we received for my ... funeral... Nothing could have been better. Thank you so much" ~ August 2017
"We are very grateful for the attention to detail that you all made. It was a stressful time for us all and you managed to overcome that for us with a quiet and professional confidence" ~ August 2017
"...would like to sincerely thank everyone who assisted with mum's funeral, especially Alison & Michael, Jonathan and his team, and all in the office and behind the scenes. You all played a part in ensuring Mum had the send off we wanted. You are a credit to your business. It takes special people to do your job, and your kindness and compassion throughout well exceeds you call of duty. Thank you once again" ~ July 2017
"Thank you all so much. You were so kind and helpful through this difficult time. You made saying goodbye... so beautiful" ~ July 2017
"A special thank you to you all at Abbotts for your kindness and thoughtfulness with the way you helped us through this sad time... Your caring ways were much appreciated throughout this difficult time" ~ July 2017
"Thank you for a lovely service and for the support you gave us at a difficult time" ~ July 2017
"We just wish to thank you for your care and understanding at what was a difficult time for us... It was our first time for organising a funeral and you made it a very simple process which was greatly appreciated." ~ July 2017
"... on behalf of our family we want to say thank you for the sensitivity in handling the [funeral] arrangements. We will not hesitate to recommend you..." ~ June 2017
"We would like to take this opportunity as a family to express our heartfelt thanks for the kind and sensitive manner with which all arrangements were carried out by your staff. The professional and sympathetic conduct of your staff was a great comfort to us all at a very difficult and daunting time..." ~ June 2017
"We can not thank you enough for all you did for us for our ... funeral. Your professionalism, friendliness and organisation is just indisputably the best. You made what was going to be a difficult and stressful day for us the absolute best if could be. Everything we had asked for just happened with no fuss or problems..." March 2017
"I write to thank you on behalf of all of my family for the excellent service you provided for my ... funeral. The arrangements were executed faultlessly and your staff were compassionate and caring throughout. One could not have asked for a better service at such a very difficult time..." ~ March 2017
"Our family would like to thank you for arranging the funeral, you did a wonderful job. Everything was very efficient and thoughtful, we didn't have to think about anything ~ only saying goodbye to our mum" ~ March 2017
"We would like to give you a big thank you for all the support, understanding, care and dignity regarding the funeral of... Without your patience I am sure the arrangements would not have been so smooth..." ~ March 2017
"On behalf of myself and my family I would like to say thank you for your true care and professionalism in arranging the funeral. It was a perfect send off for ... and we are extremely grateful" March 2017
"...We would like to thank you for the services that you provided in respect of the late... The professionalism that you conducted before, during and after the funeral was second to none, and all our requests were met to a high standard. Thank you once again" ~ March 2017
"Thank you for arranging my mother's funeral at Nene Valley Crematorium. I was pleased with the service and also the buffet afterwards ~ I have received some very good comments from family & friends." ~ March 2017
"I very much wish to thank everyone for the care and consideration I received when arranging the funeral of my husband... At such a distressing time, it is an enormous relief to know that all the arrangements will be covered by an exceedingly efficient and kind team of people and one does not have to worry. The service you offer and deliver is exemplary" ~ March, 2017
"The warmest thanks for everything. Thank you" ~ March 2017
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you did in arranging the funeral. Your attention to detail and professionalism is suburb and you made a difficult time much easier to bear.." January 2017
"Thank you...the past two months or so have been a very sad and difficult time for us. In these circumstances it has been an enormous comfort to know that the funerals of both Dad, and then Mum, were in the hands of completely reliable and dedicated professionals. It meant a great deal to us, in the days before each funeral, not to have to worry about any aspect of it: we knew that everything would be done properly. Again with Mum we felt that, in every way, the service we received could not have been bettered." ~ January 2017
"We wanted to express out thanks to you all for making the arrangements for mum's funeral and all the events on the day so much easier for us all. Your care, guidance and support made a difficult time for us all, including dad, much easier to bear. Thank you for your kindness and friendship to us all throughout" ~ January 2017
"...would like to thank you for the wonderful, warm and friendly way in which you helped us over the difficult time of...death and funeral. All of you made everything run so smoothly..." ~ January 2017
"My grateful thanks to Michael & staff for the way in which you handled ... funeral yesterday. We both realized right from the start of us setting up our funeral plans with you that we were in safe hands; thank you so much..." January 2017
"On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you and your staff for the care and attention paid to arranging the funeral of... The exemplary professionalism shown throughout made a difficult time for all of us pass with fitting dignity and respect..." January 2017
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for the kindness you showed me. I was concerned about things, but your kindness has given me some breathing space" ~ January 2017
"I would like to say how extremely impress my sister and I were by the service we received from A. Abbott & Sons, both in making the arrangements for the funeral and on the day itself. We felt that we were given the fullest and most caring attention at every stage..." ~ December 2016
"...it only remains for me to say thank you again for your support and professionalism throughout - it was immense help to us at such a painful and difficult time" ~ December 2016
"I would like to express my appreciation of the dignity, compassion and thoughtfulness shown by A. Abbott & Son..." ~ December 2016
"I just wanted to take this this opportunity to write and express my sincere thanks to all at A. Abbott & Sons. Abbotts and the celebrant were like a ray of light and everything was dealt with in the most professional manner and with just the right amount of compassion, sincerity and a little humour (where needed). Your company is an incredible example of professionalism in a world where customer service appears to be a thing of the past..." December 2016
"The family of the late ... would like to express Thank You for all your support" ~ December 2016
"Many thanks for all the help you've given us, it was very much appreciated" ~ Headstone ~ November 2016
"As a family, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to you all, for the help you have given us over the past weeks. At a very difficult time, your professionalism and care was very much appreciated by us all. We know that ... was safe in your care until his final journey". ~ November 2016
"Thank you to all the staff at Abbotts for your care of ..., also for the great kindness you have shown to my family and I." ~ October 2016
"I would like to say thank you, along with my family, for the efficient way you arranged ... funeral. You and your staff were kind and caring. The sun shone on the funeral day, the church was full to over-flowing, the flowers were beautiful. Through your help my grandchildren did what they wanted to do - to say goodbye to their granddad. ... just had a beautiful day". ~ October 2016
"...would like to express our appreciation of the service offered by your company... All members of staff should be commended on the way they care for clients... also thank the florist for her beautiful flowers and the lady who served food and tea so effortlessly on the day of the funeral." ~ October 2016
"...from the first phone call, you took all the worry of organising things. Every time one of us contacted you, we were treated in a kind and caring manner and all queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Thank you so much for helping to make such a sad time just that little bit easier." ~ October 2016
"...would like to express their gratitude for all the help and kindness extended to them at this sad time." ~ October 2016
"Thank you for all that you did for us for our... celebration of life. It was very much appreciated. You provided a professional service, reassuring and very supportive. Everything was handled with compassion and understanding. Nothing ever seemed too much, it just made it as pain free as possible at a very difficult time." October 2016
"What can I say but a big thank-you for your services & all your staff are amazing. We really appreciated everything you did." ~ October 2016
"I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful care and attention you gave us around the interment of my ... ashes. Everyone was so kind so professional..." ~ September 2016
"Thank you all so much for arranging my ... funeral so well. ... we are very appreciative of the professional way everything was arranged. It made a sad day easier to bear" ~ September 2016
" I can't thank you enough for all the help & guidance that you gave me while organising my mother's funeral. It was the first time that I'd done anything like this & your patience was outstanding. The funeral & cremation passed just as I had imagined. Thank you all very much" ~ September 2016
"A huge thank you for everything in our very sad loss of mum. Special thanks to Jonathan with your exceptional kindness & consideration in taking my back home. That meant everything to us all, in making her wishes come true" ~ September 2016
"A quick thank you for looking after my Dad and helping to arrange [the funeral] the way he would have wanted..." ~ September 2016
"Thank you for making a difficult time ~ easier" ~ September 2016
"Just a little note to say thank you to you all for your kindness and help during such a difficult time for us.... my children and myself feel a great deal of comfort from the support you have given us... thank you to each and everyone of you" ~ September 2016
"We would like to thank you and your staff for the professional and caring way you looked after us in our time of need, right up to the headstone for our ... being laid earlier this month. We really appreciate the time and care you all showed us" ~ August 2016
"With sincere appreciation to everyone involved in the planning and arranging Dad's funeral. Especially to you Michael for the kind and generous consideration you have given to myself and... and all the family. It will never be forgotten. We had a very 'Special Day' on the 22nd August. Thank you." ~ August 2016
"Thank you so much for your guidance and understanding in the planning and delivery of our ... final journey. Your sensitivity and professionalism was second to none and made what was a very difficult time for us a little easier. Thanks also for the use of the Asher Room and the lovely catering staff." ~ August 2016
"On behalf of the family I would wish to thank you and all the staff for the courtesy, care and professionalism given and shown in regards of ... funeral arrangements and subsequent cremation..." ~ August 2016
"...Grateful thanks to all the staff at A. Abbott & Sons. Your kindness & professionalism was immeasurable & greatly appreciated. Special thank you also to the catering team for the buffet & wonderful service provided. In fact many thanks for everything"... Aug 2016
"Thank you for your kindness, compassion and professionalism shown to our family at such a difficult time! ~ August 2016
"Thank you so much for your friendly help in the organisation of the funeral for... and you suggestion regarding catering was just perfect." ~ August 2016
"Thank you so much for everything. Words can not say enough" ~ July 2016
"Thank you all very much for helping us arrange the funeral ... it was very good and the flowers were lovely" ~ July 2016
"Thank you... for all your care and attention" ~ July 2016
"A big Thank You once again for all your support & help in the loss of our lovely mum..." ~ June 2016
"We would like to say Thank You for your support regarding the funeral arrangements and for the donations..." ~ June 2016
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for your help and kindness with the funeral arrangements..." ~ June 2016
"Thank you so much for your kindness and respect whilst arranging the funeral of ... So glad we decided to choose Abbotts" ~ May 2016
"Thank you doesn't really say enough! Your professionalism, guidance and sincerity helped the family through a sad time" ~ May 2016
"Many thanks for your efficient and patient service, when helping us arrange ...funeral service. ...your professional and friendly advise and guidance helped us deliver a funeral that did... justice." ~ May 2016
"Thank you for the professional way you helped to organise...funeral. The kindness and consideration shown by all your staff made a difficult time more bearable. A special thank you to the ladies who provided the refreshments, which received many compliments..." ~ May 2016
"Thank you very much indeed for all you have done over the past few weeks to organise the funeral. Your professionalism shone through from start to finish, making the funeral perfect" ~ May 2016
"I would like to say thank you all for everything you have done for us at a very difficult time. You were all so supportive and helpful and this bought great comfort to us all..." ~ May 2016
"I want to thank you for all your help and care whilst arranging... funeral" ~ May 2016
"Thank you for the wonderful service you gave us for ... funeral. Everything was perfect and dealt with in a very professional & compassionate way" ~ May 2016
"Thank you all so much for all your kindness and support these past few weeks ~ it had meant so much to us" ~ May 2016
"A sincere thank you for providing us with support & guidance during recent weeks... from the initial phone call to A. Abbott & Sons we have been treated with compassion, reassurance & professionalism at every stage. On behalf of the family ~ thank you all." ~ April 2016
"Thank you so much for taking care of... he looked so peaceful when we saw him in the Chapel of Rest. Thank you for the kindness and consideration to me and my family... Thanks also to Michael Abbott for the service delivered at Raunds Cemetery.
"... we wanted to say heartfelt thanks for the compassion, kindness, professionalism and first class service you provided for mum's send off. You made what was a prodoundly sad and difficult day a little easier to bare and indeed the whole preceding period. We really do appreciate this" ~ April 2016
"...We would like to say thank you for the care and compassion..." ~ April 2016
"I would just like to thank you all for the dignified way that ...funeral took place... You were all very kind and thoughtful to us. It all went off beautifully..." ~ April 2016
"We are very impressed with the service we received in respect of... funeral. Thank you for making a difficult day run so smoothly. We would definitely recommend you..." ~ April 2016
"Thank you so much for the help and thoughtfulness through our most difficult time..." ~ 1st April 2016
"Thank you for all the care and kindness shown in our very sad loss.... " ~ March 2016
"We would like to thank everyone at A. Abbott & Sons for looking after my husband and dad.. with care and dignity. Everything was carried out perfectly." March 2016
"Just to say Thank You for your care and professional manner the funeral arrangements were carried out...The funeral service was a credit to your team" ~ March 2016
"From the moment I made the sad phone call through to the final resting place, i was shown kindness, compassion, patience and support, alongside a professional and calm approach throughout" ~ March 2016
Established in 1885, the company still operates from the same premises in Bedford Road, Rushden, but over the years these have been altered and refurbished to take account of today's needs. The Asher Room can be used as a Service Chapel free of charge or as a Catering Room. Our in-house catering team would be pleased to offer help and guidance. Further Chapels of Rest are available in Raunds and Finedon.
We are very pleased to be able to offer a bespoke funeral service to meet all your wishes. This could be a "simple" funeral arrangement or more full funeral service. You may wish to have a religious service or a non-religious or low religion service. Having been established for a long time in the community we have contact with every church and have our own in-house civil celebrants to offer immediate support.
We are available 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.
Chapels of Rest at:-
Bedford Road Rushden
Brook Street Raunds
Milner Road Finedon
Address: Bedford Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0LZ
Tel: (01933) 312142
Email: info@abbottfunerals.co.uk
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