As I mentioned before, my training requires me to go to Hartlepool five times this year to study for my Diploma. The last three days I have spent in the North-East having a lovely time, learning lots and meeting some great people. Here’s a quick update of where I’m at as my train speeds it’s... Continue Reading →
Platform 9 3/4
Or actually Platform 8, but I can dream that I’m finally aboard the Hogwarts Express and not a Grand Central train about to depart for Sunderland swinging by Hartlepool on the way. It’s actually happening. I’m off on my first of five trips up North to begin learning and training for my qualification. I’m going... Continue Reading →
So You’re Dead… Now What?
I thought this week I would discuss a bit about the different stages of death, or what happens after we die. Most people will have heard of rigor mortis and know that this is a stiffening of the body, but you might not know that there are other stages and aspects to death that the... Continue Reading →
The Certain Uncertainty of Death
Something I’ve noticed recently is how quickly time is moving for me. It feels like I blink and a month has gone, the days go fast and the seasons change quicker than I realise. I’m barely used to winter and it already feels like spring is on its way. Thinking about this made me realise... Continue Reading →
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead
If you speak to me, or see me recently you have probably heard me say I’m tired, or thought I look rough. Truth is, I feel it! Between mystery pain and insomnia, my brain is in overdrive and it’s a really busy time of year in the death industry. I’m really proud of my team... Continue Reading →
Back at the Old Operating Theatre
On Thursday night I had the pleasure of returning to one of my favourite places in London for a fabulous evening of wine and Victorian surgery. Rachel had asked me if, instead of exchanging Christmas presents last year, we bought tickets to an event she had found online through a friend. It was a great... Continue Reading →
My Heart’s Still Beating
It’s been a slow start to the year but I do feel fully back in the swing of things and much better with my mental state! Still having the odd blip but that can only be expected. This week we’ve been really quite busy, which comes with the unfortunate task of often having to not... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Talking About Death
You might have already seen that my very exciting news last week was that I was approached by a BBC Radio producer to appear on a Radio 1xtra show about death on Sunday night. I was incredibly apprehensive but knew it was too good of an opportunity to refuse so anxiously I went along. Originally,... Continue Reading →
Death Anxiety
I finally feel back in full swing and like I can handle the year ahead whatever it may throw in my direction. It's only taken me over two weeks to get that New Year feeling. As promised, I would like to update you all on the goings on for the first half of this week,... Continue Reading →
2019 (Attempt Number Three)
Those keeping up with my life, and I don't blame you if you haven't because it's fairly boring at the moment, will know that I spent all of the last week in bed after waking up in the early hours of Monday morning with the winter vomiting virus that seems to be doing the rounds... Continue Reading →