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Clair, Sharon & Jack & Everyone Thank you so much for, once again, for the outstanding job you do for the community & our family.
Love from A. and S.M. and J.M.

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We would very much like to thank Jack McIntryre for his guidance & comfort extended to the family of Leonard & Peggy Deuel on June15, 2009. The ceremony at the Kent National Cemetery is one we will cherish.
Sincerely, L.O.

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How True! How True! You all have been so thoughtful. So helpful! So kind and generous! Thank you so much! I love you all!
P. B. & L.

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Clair,
Thank you for making a very difficult time bearable. Your compassion was overflowing and I appreciate it. The pain of losing my mother is profound, but you helped us lessen that. Thank you so much for everything! You are the best
K.

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Clair & Staff May the good Lord continually bless you all for everything you do!
S.V. & K.V.

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July 11 – 2009 - To the staff of Funeral Alternatives,
As I entered your office I was greeted and hugged by Linda Rounsley whom I have known for so long. Thanks Linda for your love. Clair Ferris, you were so kind and understanding to us and we thank and appreciate it so much. You have handled our arrangements for John in a way we could afford. May the Lord bless you all and we know that you all comfort the people in need of your services – again, thanks from the hearts of our family and me.
S.G.

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Dear Sirs & Madam:
Your motto is “We Want to Help,” A great motto indeed. Not too long ago my wife, Fujiko Bartley passed away. She was serviced by your organization and laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Often times we forget to say “Thank You” for those people who have assisted us during times of sorrow. I want to take this opportunity to say I am particularly pleased to say that you provided “Outstanding” service, and I am indebted to all your staff in the way you took care of my late wife and me. I want to especially say thank you to Mr. Jack McIntyre, who was there to assist me in every conceivable way. “Thank You.”
I am your ambassador for all your good deeds. I have on several occasions recommended your organization to others who were in need of such services. I have also heard on several occasions from people who have previously used your services and in every occasion they have expressed hugh praise of your organization. My lawyer even commented to me, (was updating my will,) that she recommends your organization whenever the occasion arises based on your past performance of excellence.
Should you wish to use my name as a source of reference, please do so.
Sincerely yours,
James L. Bartley, Jr.

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Dear Funeral Alternatives,
Thank you so much for providing a beautiful and memorable ceremony to celebrate my father’s life. My father deserved nothing more than such an amazing place for my family to get together during this difficult time of mourning. I am slowly feeling a great deal of closure and know this beautiful ceremony helped. Thank you again and look forward to keeping in contact while I visit my Daddy.
Thank you,
<3 always,
K.

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Dear Jack,
Thank you so very much for helping us with the funeral arrangements for our Mom, Doris Carbery. We appreciated your support and kindness so much. So many details to attend to in such a short time – you made everything flow in to place. Thanks for your smiles, too.
Also, please extend our gratitude to your wonderful staff. They all were so helpful and courteous.
We had a small family gathering at Fern Hill Cemetery in Averdeen the day after Mom’s service and placed her ashes next to Dad … at long last.
Bless them both,
Sincerely, M. G. J. & K.

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With gratitude to you for making a very difficult time for us easier to bear.
Sincerely, B.H. & D.H.

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The sudden passing of my father, George C. Angel, on August 20th, left us in shock. To think you had only received all my required mailings that morning and had information on your web site the next day was impressive. A very heart felt Thank You to each of you for your sympathy and attentiveness!
We are appreciative of your service in mixing the ashes of my father and mother in order to fulfill their wishes in spreading them on the water of Puget Sound.
God Bless you all,
D.

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Clair & Staff
Words cannot express how thankful our family is for the considerate & personal care that was put into the handling of Joey’s services. You have gone above & beyond our expectations!
: ) Family of J.H.

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Dear Clair and Sharon,
We wanted to say thank you for all of your help during our time of sorrow in preparing for George’s memorial.
Thank you for your kind words, hugs, and prayers.
Thank your staff for us please.
God bless you all.
Sincerely,
D.S. and Family

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Andrew,
We so enjoyed dealing with you for my sister thank you for all your kindnesses to us!
L.B. & R.B.

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Hello Clair,
On behalf of the Senior Companions, I want to thank you for the wonderful presentation you gave on funeral planning for the Senior Companios this past month. They has so many positive comments about your information and the handouts you shared. Yes, we would all be very interested in getting together to tour your new facility when you are ready. Just give me the heads up and we can arrange it. Thank you again for coming and have a wonderful holiday season,
K.

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Dear Mr. Ferris:
Allow me to offer my highest commendation and appreciation for the sensitive and professional service you provided me and my step-father, R.M.
Everyone I interacted with was courteous, efficient and responsive. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to others or use it myself. Thank you!
Sincerely,
D.M.C.

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The enclosed check is for all the many extras you afforded us!
To all your wonderful, thoughtful, caring at Funeral Alternatives – You have been so very wonderful ... with everything! The Cashman family cannot express our “thanks” enough! We will always be grateful for your many kindnesses and help!
P. D. & B.C.

Owners, Sharon and Clair Ferris

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