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’m a Funeral Home Manager for the Baldock and Letchworth funeral homes and within that role, I will take care of the needs of both funeral homes, my colleagues and the families we take care of. Arranging funerals, assisting with chapel visits and all that is involved with the arrangements. I’m also Community Champion for Shires Funeral Directors, engaging with local and national charities to either raise awareness for their charity or engage the local community for an appeal we are supporting and I’m a member of a local Women in Business Networking group.
I’ve worked in many Customer Service roles including the local District Council and Eastern Electricity (now known as Eon Plc). I also volunteered for Homestart Stevenage. I started as a Funeral Arranger with CPJ Field when the company first opened Shires, so have been here from the first day. Having worked in customer service for most of my working life, the skills I’ve learnt have been transferable, to ensure the families we look after are dealt with, with compassion and patience. We look after your loved one as if it’s our loved one. That is so important. I love spending time with my family and friends outside of work, and you would be surprised to know that I enjoy boxing (and chocolate!).
I have been working with CPJ Field since 2017 but have lived in Baldock since 1975, so have seen many changes in the town over the years. I previously worked at a large supermarket in the town. It is a privilege to be able to help families through difficult times and hear stories about their loved ones. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, especially if it involves tea and cake (I have a sweet tooth!) and enjoying the beautiful countryside that surrounds Baldock.
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.
For further details, please see Our Service page.
