We are here to offer a listening ear and lighten your load at a distressing time, just when you need it the most.
Everything we do is with care and compassion. We all take ownership of each step that leads to a successful funeral and a special day. Please contact us at any time to answer your questions and to help make both this difficult time and your funeral planning easier.
I have 42 years’ experience in funeral service in Winslow, having worked my way up from chauffeur bearer to my current role. I love the people we meet and being part of the fabric of the town. I enjoy putting people at ease at a difficult time and all the organisational side of my role. My background is in HM Forces and retail. My outside interests include a love of music, classic cars, and motorcycles. Having been here for so long, I will always care that the business here in Winslow is in good hands and continues to thrive and support the people of Winslow.
For most of my career, I have worked within the church and the funeral industry, including a period working at a Funeral Directors in the Nottinghamshire area. We relocated to this area post-pandemic. I love that every day is a different day and getting to meet and help the bereaved families who walk into our funeral home brings the greatest sense of fulfilment. I like to make a family feel at ease and am often told I have made their experience of arranging a funeral that little bit easier. My outside interests are Irish Dance which I have done for 30 years. I play the guitar and Irish whistle and flute. I have 3 children and a grandchild so they are my main priorities outside of work. I also enjoy looking after our Alpacas on our farm!
I have been working for CPJ Field now for over 2 years my current role is that of Deputy Funeral Service Manager, supporting the Funeral Service Manager, with the daily running of the whole Funeral delivery operation. I also still do the role of FSTM if not required in the office, which is a wide and varied role encompassing many different aspects, where no two days are ever the same.
I am also involved in the initial training of all our new FSTMs, supporting them in their first weeks working for the company, and showing them the ropes. The funeral industry is one that for many years I had ambitions of getting into, and I can honestly say that I have never looked back. My strengths, I feel, are that I am compassionate about my work and always strive to do the best I possibly can for our clients and their loved ones in our care. I can work alone or as part of a team and under pressure. Before joining CPJ I worked for South Central Ambulance service for 22 years, serving the public, this involved being part of a 2-person crew and alone on the paramedic response car. I did this for the first 19 years then moved to the control room, taking the 999 calls for a while then onto the training side of the company for my last couple of years. Outside of work my main interest is horse riding, I have my own horse and enjoy riding out in the countryside alongside my daughter. I also love getting stuck into a good book and spending time with my family.
At CPJ Field, I act as pallbearer and chauffeur. My priority is to uphold exceptional levels of cleanliness, with thorough maintenance throughout the ceremonial vehicle fleet. I also carefully remove the deceased people from houses, nursing homes and mortuaries. Working within the funeral service, I find that no one day is the same and each day brings its own challenges and rewards. One of my biggest strengths is that I treat others how I want to be treated myself. Both my wife and I relocated to the area and both work in the funeral sector. My background is I was a Roman Catholic priest in Nottinghamshire. My other interests are gardening, watching sports, bike riding, going to church, looking after alpacas and being with my family.
It is essential that you choose a funeral director with whom you feel comfortable. Someone who will listen to you and your story, who will remove some of the burden of the many questions and decisions. Likewise, someone who will caringly guide you through the process of arranging a funeral that is personalised and unique, whether you are helping to organise the funeral of a loved one, or simply planning ahead for your own.
Read our full guide on how to choose a funeral home.
The average funeral is held between 13 to 16 days following the death, this timeframe takes into account all of the factors involved in organising a funeral, from obtaining official documentation through to scheduling time for officials and facilities.
It is common practice for some religious funerals to take place within a certain timeframe, where this is requested we will do our utmost to help with your arrangements.
We will work with you to ensure you have the funeral service suited to your needs and you should never feel under any pressure to rush through your arrangements.
We are here to provide you with any help and support you may need, from the preparations for the funeral, through to the event itself and the days and months that follow. We are happy to visit you in your own home to discuss arrangements, or if you prefer, we can talk in the comfort and privacy of one of our well-appointed reception rooms. Alternatively, we can talk over the phone or via a video call at a date and time that is convenient for you.
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