Testimonials

I would like to say a huge thank you to Ben for his help and support during this hardest of times. Saying goodbye to my best friend Tasmin was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do, but his calm and understanding manner helped me through. Her final day was made immeasurably better by being at home and the whole process was calm and peaceful.

Rachel was gentle, kind and compassionate to all of us and gave us time to come to terms with the situation. She took time to explain everything and answered our concerns and reassured us it was the right time. There was no urgency and we were given the time to process everything. We could not have wished for a more respectful dignified ending for Jess, to go into a peaceful sleep at home, who provided her family with unconditional love for all of her beautiful life.

We had to make the tough decision to put our lovely Frankie to sleep. I honestly can’t thank you and Rachel enough, from the moment we called you to the day it happened you made us feel so reassured. Rachel thank you again so much.

Final Rest has allowed to me have my precious Archie fall asleep peacefully at home.

Ben was amazing and I cannot express my thanks to him enough. He helped reassure myself and my boys it was Archie’s time. He provided comfort to my boys who were worried about the whole experience and when he left we felt he was being taken away in good hands. He looked so cosy in the little bed he left with. He looked like the old Archie fast asleep.

Rachel came to see our dear Libby, a working cocker spaniel, who was nearly fourteen years old. Rachel was so gentle, kind and compassionate to us all. She spent time talking to us and explaining everything. We could not have asked for Libby to go into a more peaceful sleep at home in her favourite seat, with us all with her.

We thank Final Rest from the first phone call with Christine, to the end with Rachel. They really looked after us.

Recently, my beautiful 15 year old dog, Poppy, was diagnosed with acute kidney failure. The shock was horrendous as there were no obvious symptoms. We had to make the difficult decision to let her go, but we wanted it to be in the comfort of her own home. Ben came to help Poppy over the Rainbow Bridge. He was kind, compassionate, patient, and provided comfort to us all at a very difficult time. For Poppy, it was a very peaceful passing.

After fifteen years of love and companionship our beloved Bossy had to leave us. His departure was exactly what we hoped, in his own bed with us stroking him and talking to him calmly. Ben was like a doggie angel and made us feel that this was the kindest way to end his suffering. The individual cremation is a great comfort and he was returned with a treasured paw print. With grateful thanks from us and Boss.

When Misty, our 17-year-old elderly dog’s health was declining we decided that she was ready to leave us. We chose Final Rest because they were recommended by our vet. The whole experience from start to finish was the best possible. Ben, the vet, was very kind and gentle, and at no point did Misty experience any anxiety or pain and passed away peacefully in my arms. I will definitely contact Final Rest again when another pet needs their compassionate care.

Ben was the most peaceful, calm and wonderful man in what was a very sad day. He explained everything at every step and was patient and caring. Bert was comfortable and peaceful when he went to sleep. Ben helped me wrap him carefully in a blanket and carried him downstairs, so he could lay in the sunshine one last time before I buried him in his favourite spot. If ever there was a ‘nice’ way to say goodbye, having Final Rest come to my house was it.

My handsome 13-and-a-half year old boy Branston drifted to sleep last week, curled up in his favourite bed snoring gently until the end. I cannot imagine a better way to end a long life where he gave so much love and laughter to our family. He was born in this house and left it calmly and peacefully. Ben from Final Rest was wonderful—calm, kind, thoughtful and considerate of both Branston’s wellbeing and the distress that those of us left behind were feeling.