Brae. A gay woman's tale!

Still making the same old mistakes

Still jumping from one relationship to another

Still putting up with the same old rubbish

Still not brave enough to live the life they want

Still trapped

the list is endless ….

I just realised from my memories that 5 years ago I became a Celebrant!

It was a bit of a change after 29 years in recruitment but a change that was definitely for the best!

Although I do take Wedding ceremonies, Vow Renewals and Naming Ceremonies, it is Funerals that are my main business … and to date I have taken over 700 of them.

At times I have worked over 80 hours a week, but through time have learned that this is not healthy for me, I am a wee bit of a workaholic and it has been hard trying to stick to my guns and setting a limit on the amount of work I take on.

It is difficult at times, and I try hard never to let down a family I have worked with before, but I do end up a bit stressed about it all… and the stress has affected my life in a few different ways, not always good…. and I know that sometimes I now have to step back a little and let life, rather than death into my life.

I do love my job and it is always an honour to help families who are grieving and I hope I never lose the care I like to put into each tribute.

At the end of the day, the last memory families have of their loved one, is the funeral, and I hope to always make it a good one for them.