I worked for many years in the public and voluntary sectors before training as a funeral celebrant. This came about after I led the funeral of my own father which I found cathartic but actually also quite enjoyable. My professional career to that time had given me skills and experience in public speaking, writing and presenting information and engaging with people in challenging situations - all of which are core skills required of a celebrant.I undertook and passed the Diploma in Funeral Celebrancy with Civil Ceremonies Ltd. and began working in May 2017.