Jamie Pearson funeral director

"PERSONAL AND FRIENDLY SERVICE"

Reviewed by LINDAHOECK on Wednesday 15 March 2017

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Jamie Pearson arranged my mother's funeral and my brothers and I were impressed by Jamie's professional and friendly service.  He asked us all the relevant questions and then advised us on all aspects of the funeral arrangement requirements and also other related services which we were not aware of and were very helpful to us.  We liked the attention to detail that Jamie demonstrated and the willingness to go the extra mile at his suggestion at no extra charge.  Jamie was like a friend to us on the day and the funeral was perfect. 

Many thanks again Jamie.

LINDAHOECK would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Invaluable advice"

Reviewed by alison.spurway on Sunday 30 October 2016

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My brother died in Tenerife. I contacted Jamie before I left and he advised me on the various options. However circumstances required us to arrange the cremation before returning home. Jamie reassured us about the price we were quoted and he supported us in this difficult decision. I cannot thank him enough for his help  

alison.spurway would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Thank you Jamie"

Reviewed by KarenJam on Monday 06 June 2016

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Jamie was extremely helpful and supportive making what could have been an ordeal for me less stressful. I really appreciated his empathetic and courteous manner. He is very professional but not at all 'stuffy'. Easy to talk to and he listened. I couldn't have chosen better. 

KarenJam would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Excellent"

Reviewed by DASeenan on Wednesday 09 March 2016

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From the first contact with Jamie, everything was both percise and professional and more importantly personable. He listened, understood our requests and provided what we needed at an a very competitive price. I strongly recommend him.

DASeenan would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Vital Support"

Reviewed by susechristie@googlemail.com on Thursday 19 November 2015

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We had painful power tussles with my mother's GP which meant that my sister and myself were being bullied. The GP wanted all the arrangements for our mother's cremation and all related procedures to accommodate him directly and not us or our mother i.e. the location, the scheduling, etc. It is hard to describe how shocking, heartless and unprofessional this all seemed at a time when inevitably we were feeling emotionally vulnerable. This process, which should have been straighforward, actually took several weeks. Thankfully Jamie was the voice of sanity, and his considerable experience not only of the funeral world (the law, paperwork, timeframes, etc) but also of human behaviour rescued our situation from being what would have been beyond heinous to finally getting the GP to acquiesce and do his actual job. Between Jamie and myself, we were able to ultimately stay steadfast and honour my mother's wishes which was after all, the issue uppermost in our minds. It's only when this happens to you, that you realise what an unknown world this is and it is shocking how commercialised everything is, and sadly how the individual; their needs and specific wishes bizarrely seem to be low down the list. In contrast, Jamie is a consummate professional, a compassionate human being and the ideal person to support, guide and help the layperson navigate through challenging period with sensitivity and negotiate on your behalf with his fantastic communication skills! 

susechristie@googlemail.com would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Perfect - Highly recommended"

Reviewed by Caroline on Tuesday 29 September 2015

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Not many folk give praise or feedback for a job well done, and especially given the circumstances (let's face it, we are not reviewing a restaurant or a trip advisor holiday here), I would not expect many folk to take the time out of their own grief to review on here. 

So given the glowing reviews you see on this page, you can be assured that this is only a small portion of the folk that Jamie has helped at this sad time.

In short, I can not recommend him highly enough. I would urge anyone who finds themselves in the position of arranging a funeral to contact him without hesitation. 

I am so thankful that we learned of Jamie as his enitre demeanor, attitude, professionalism, tact and much appreciated humour and friendliness was exactly what our family needed. I can not fault him, he was simply brilliant. 

Especially given the control-freak qualities I posess (which he coped with admirably and with good grace and humour) and the somewhat unconventional requests my late mother had about her funeral. Jamie was wonderful. Nothing was any bother, everything was dealt with promptly, with all confirmation and detail communicated to us brilliantly - which was a huge relief to us. He was totally dependable and accommodatng to all of our requests, a thoroughly lovely guy that is a credit to the funeral industry. 

Caroline would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Professional and sympathetic"

Reviewed by JKandFamily on Monday 14 September 2015

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Jamie Pearson visited the house, talked through the various options available, listened to the family's wishes and made all the arrangements accordingly. We could not have asked for a more tactful, sympathetic funeral director.

JKandFamily would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"first class"

Reviewed by wulbert67 on Wednesday 09 September 2015

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Thanks to Jamie for his services same service at half the cost of other funeral directors and very courteous at a time of grief taking care of everything he was asked wasn't a problem 

wulbert67 would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Professional service, with the personal touch"

Reviewed by Jaydee on Tuesday 25 August 2015

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I would like to thank Jamie Pearson for his help in arranging my father's funeral. I was unsure whether a direct funeral would be the right thing to do, but given my father's instructions, no fuss no service, etc. and that I am the only relative I decided to do ahead with this. Jamie arranged this. This enabled me to collect the ashes from the crematorium and scatter them with rose petals at one of my father's favourite places And my thoughts.

Jaydee would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Jamie Pearson"

Reviewed by kmjk on Monday 24 November 2014

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Jamie works to exceptionally high standards and we feel very lucky to have found his services online, when we recently had to organise my Dad's funeral.  Jamie was friendly, professional and really efficient.  We found his prices very reasonable by comparison to others and he didn't encourage us to purchase additional services that we didn't require. He worked above and beyond the call of duty to get every detail right for us, which made a very difficult situation much less stressful for us. Jamie is a real asset to his profession. 

kmjk would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Jamie Pearson"

Reviewed by Nan on Friday 10 October 2014

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Several years ago my brother-in-law died and for the first time in my life I had to arrange a funeral. I looked in the yellow pages and saw Jamie's advert. I wondered if the fact that it was advertised as reasonable cost,would mean the quality of service would be compromised?  I need not have worried.as Jamie gave a friendly, helpful and proffessional service. three years ago Mum died and I had no hesitation in contacting Jamie again. As before a helpful,and totally efficient service at a reasonable cost/ Sadly my Dad died on the 26th of Sept.and the funeral took place a week later as it was a holiday weekend which slowed up the registering of the death etc.  I cant tell you what a great burden was lifted off my shoulders when Jamie took over the arrangements.The cost has gone up very little since the initial time I used his services. He doesnt try to "sell" any extra services and does exactly what you ask of him. In a world of people out to take advantage of people  that are in a vulnerable state of grief,he is a breath of fresh air.Dont hesitate  to use his services if you are unfortunate enough to lose a loved one.

Nan would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"simply the best"

Reviewed by mothekno on Tuesday 19 August 2014

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Jamie Pearson is an exceptional Funeral Director. We cannot praise him(x4) enough. Apart from making a 600mile round trip to bring our son home to Scotland, he arranged the funeral and cremation services, following our wishes absolutely. He is very professional and yet friendly, caring and understanding - nothing seemed too much trouble. He helped our family through what was a very distressing time. We feel we were given a very professional service at a very reasonable cost.

We have no hesitation in recommending Jamie.

mothekno would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

" I was so lucky to find Jamie ..."

Reviewed by almort on Wednesday 23 July 2014

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i came home from holiday to find my older brother, who was diabetic, dead in his flat - had to cope with our poor mum ,who turned 88, 4 days later ,then an inconclusive post mortem .

so when i then had to organise my brother's funeral -i was so lucky to find Jamie's website so easily online.

jamie was  helpful, friendly and supportive -there to answer all my questions . he was totally professional and organised .  I would definitely recommend him to anyone . Excellent service!

almort would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Simply Outstanding"

Reviewed by sr79rr5266 on Wednesday 14 May 2014

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My brother David Hornsby died suddenly in April 2014 in Glasgow. He was just 40 and lived alone in Glasgow with no family living in Scotland.  

As his oldest brother, and I live in England, Jamie Pearson of Independent Funeral Directors was an absolute star in understanding not only my grief and loss of my brother, but also in appreciating the difficulties I faced in dealing with the many bureacratic and legal complications I faced living south of the border. He took complete control of just about everything he could.  

I can, hand on heart say, that without his empathy and unwarranted efforts (he did far more than one could expect in the things  he did for me and my deceased brother David) I would of been at a complete loss in dealing with my brother's funeral process.  He advised and dealt with every (and there were many) issue that I threw at him. He responded swiftly, was approachable and I would strongly recommend him to any one he has the unfortunate role of having to organise a funeral for a loved one.  His prices are extremely reasonable and his service to you will, I promise, be exemplary.  You won't go wrong with Jamie Pearson.

sr79rr5266 would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Great Service"

Reviewed by mark on Friday 18 April 2014

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Jamie was particularly honest and helpful throughout the process of organising the cremation of my father. He has a straightforward attitude and doesn't encourage you to pay for more than what you need. He provided a good funeral that was at a standard that may have cost more elsewhere -its enough that you lose a family member not get into debt too! I would recommend others to use Jamie to organise their funeral he will help to take some of the worries away in a stressful time.

mark would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Totally professional, totally caring"

Reviewed by DavidSmith on Wednesday 02 October 2013

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As a local person, I have been to several funerals arranged by Jamie. His service is so caring and professional. He clearly never looks at the personal cost to him but always at what service is needed to make the client feel comfortable.

I have heard from friends how much extra time and effort he put into the smallest of details. He makes helpful suggestions and instantly  lifts the stress off the shoulders of the bereaved. 

Friends have told me how he helped to make the budget meet their needs with no embarassment.  One of the most reliable people I know!

DavidSmith would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Friendly, professional and Managed Perfectly"

Reviewed by Shellby on Tuesday 10 September 2013

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Jamie was simply a godsend! 

We were away from home unexpectedly trying to organise a cremation..  Jamie was friendly and helpful and took care of everything including finding a Catholic priest for us as we were not in our own Parish and everything was organised and completed in under 5 days!

Everything went smoothly and to plan and I could not recommend him more strongly.  

Thank you Jamie!!

Shellby would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Friendly and Professional"

Reviewed by peterbeveridge on Saturday 17 August 2013

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I was rather wary about using an online service, but after speaking to Jamie I soon felt assured that I was dealing with a genuine and helpful person. I initially was making arrangements for a cremation, but the family decided to change it to a burial. Jamie was most helpful throughout and arranged everything in a very professional manner. Not only did we receive excellent service but the price was also considerably cheaper than anyone else. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jamie to anyone.

peterbeveridge would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Fulfilling mums wishes"

Reviewed by skcawalker on Tuesday 28 May 2013

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Mum had decided that since she had moved to the area she wanted to use Jamie as he was the local funeral director, But she didn't get a chance to arrange it herself before it was to late.  So breaking with years of family tradition of using the same known funeral director's, we gave Jamie a call, and he arrived 30 minutes later fully suited and ready for action. The service he gave was impeccable with Jamie listening to our needs and giving advice, the evening turned out to be quite a pleasent one under the curcumstances and all our needs had been catered for there and then with Jamie getting everything moving on the night we had only phoned for an appoitment.  We know now that our original funeral directors would not have been able to provide us with an open coffin due to the time scales involved, but Jamie came through for us once again. Seamless and stressless from start to finish,  thank you Jamie for all your help as nothing was to much trouble.

Mum was right to break with tradition. 

skcawalker would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"A helping hand."

Reviewed by CD on Wednesday 22 May 2013

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My nephews partner had just lost her mother. They were very limited on funds and had tried several funeral directors and none were able to offer a truly affordable funeral. She was near to breaking point when we found Jamie. He was so helpful and kind and went out of his way to do everything, making everyone stress free. I cannot thank him enough and would reccomend him to everyone.

CD would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Outstanding service and customer care skills!"

Reviewed by Carol.Barcus on Wednesday 01 May 2013

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I live in Sweden and had come home to Glasgow to arrange my mother's funeral. Here i was given the proper amount of respect and compassion from Jamie that made a very difficult situation bearable. Excellent value for money with no hidden surprises or guilt trips. Here you get exactly what you want and not what other's think you should have. Many thanks from the bottom of my heart for all your help and understanding and that for me was priceless.

Carol.Barcus would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"MS"

Reviewed by ukaewa on Sunday 24 March 2013

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Jamie is very helpful, friendly and honest. He  is a friend in such hard time. His attitude to  people is wonderful. Thank you Jamie

ukaewa would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"First class, personable service"

Reviewed by ClaireM on Tuesday 26 February 2013

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Jamie Pearson was recommended by a friend who had recently buried his mother.  I was a bit hesitant about going with a small funeral directors but I need not have worried.  We received an absolutely first class, service that was responsive to the wishes of the family.  Jamie is very approachable and helpful and he kept us informed of all the details. We couldn't fault the service.

ClaireM would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Excellent"

Reviewed by Valeriejean on Tuesday 12 February 2013

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Jamie Pearson was available, responsive, friendly and helpful.  We wanted a simple funeral which felt like it "belonged" to us.  Jamie was happy to give us just what we wanted - no hearse for instance - and adjust his prices accordingly.  A much better, more personal experience than using a high street undertaker, and very much cheaper.  Quite a scramble getting £1600 at short notice (you have to pay up front).  Jamie doesn't handle small details like flowers or delivering CDs to the crematorium, but I was pleased to do these things with my family - gave us more involvement.  I will definitely recommend him to my friends.

Valeriejean would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.

"Jamie Pearson"

Reviewed by sidempsey on Monday 04 February 2013

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I came across Jamies website very easily, which was handy as I was having to organise things from Australia, following my fathers death in Glasgow.  He was extremely helpfull starting to set things up, even before I had managed to book a flight.  As soon as I reached Scotland I went to see him and finalised everything with him.  He managed to organise a humanist for the cremation at short notice, and everything went very smoothly.  I found him to be very honest and helpfull with everything he had to do for me and his costs were VERY competative.  I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone in the Glasgow area for a funeral or cremation.  He made the whole process very easy, which you need when in that situation.  Well done and thank you Jamie.

sidempsey would recommend Jamie Pearson funeral director to friends.