I have worked with Scotmid Funerals since April 2004.
I started as a Funeral Arranger in the Portobello Office but had the chance to become a Trainee Funeral Director in that Branch and was able to arrange and then conduct all Portobello funerals. After a short while I was moved to the office at Fountainbridge (when it was the head office) and enjoyed working alongside my fellow colleagues.
I passed my foundation course in Funeral Directing in June 2005 and my Diploma in Funeral Directing in June 2006.
I was a Funeral Director until May 2016 but due to health had to step down and was lucky to have the opportunity to continue as an arranger/administrator in a new porta-cabin based at (Parkhead Gardens) Sighthill.
Prior to this I worked with the City of Edinburgh Council as a Housing Officer where I helped clients to be housed in Edinburgh or be re-housed to a more suitable property.
I enjoy working with people and like to think I help them in their hour of need. I also have had training to assist with people who want to set up a funeral plan. It is a very satisfying profession and one which I am very proud to be a small part of.
Outside work I love to read, do puzzles, go holidays and socialise with friends.