Attree & Kent

I was born and raised in London and moved to Sussex in 2002. I started with CPJ Field in September 2016 as a Funeral Arranger and Community Champion for Sussex Coast. In October 2018 I started my training to become a qualified Embalmer.

My role is to care for the deceased person as if they were a member of my own family. Preparing families to say their final goodbyes and I aim to always provide a positive experience for families.

I don’t get much spare time, but I do enjoy baking cakes or spending time with family and friends.

I started working for CPJ Field as a Funeral Director at Attree and Kent in Hove. I have worked in the funeral profession for over 35 years. My first role was as a Driver, Bearer and Coffin Finisher. I quickly realized that I had found my calling.

I qualified as a Funeral Director in 1989 and as an Embalmer in 1992. I have worked at all levels of the profession. Looking after the families that call on us is a privilege. I look to guide and support them through one of the worst periods of their lives. Myself and my team in Hove strive to make every funeral a true reflection of the person.

I am a Bereavement Support Volunteer for Marie Curie and a Volunteer Driver for Dog’s Trust, Shoreham. Both these roles enable me to give something back to the community and meet the wonderful dog foster parents and the gorgeous dogs in their care.

I am a former rugby prop forward, coach and referee. I finally hung up my boots at the age of 54. To relax I go to the gym 4 times a week and enjoy spending time with my family and taking our dog, Bailey for long walks.

I joined CPJ Field two years ago as a Funeral Arranger Administrator. I wanted to work in a role that has the ability to make a positive difference to the people of the local community in Hove. I love my job and the team I work with, along with meeting so many different people. It is very humbling to be in a position where I can support families through one of their most difficult times and see the positive impact we have when taking all the worry away.

In my spare time, I am generally busy with various activities, such as meeting friends, sewing projects, entertaining my four cats, and spending time with my husband.

I joined Attree & Kent as a Funeral Arranger in November 2023. After 10 years of being a children’s entertainer, I decided to close that chapter and begin my journey into the funeral profession as it has always been a long-held ambition of mine. I love working with the public and hearing about their loved ones. Everyone has a different story so I like to see how ourselves and the family can reflect that in their funeral.

I hope to further explore my career one day and become an Embalmer as I believe everyone deserves to be cared for at all stages of their lives.

In my spare time I tend to spend it with my two children or you’ll often find me making hair bows whilst watching a good documentary.