Our Team

Rachel Knight

Rachel is mum of two and based in Reading. She is originally from Canada, but has lived in Reading for the better part of 15 years. She has dreams of someday living in a quintessentially British cottage in the country, but for now she is content serving the people of Berkshire and beyond. She has spent time working in hospitality, as well as for the NHS. Rachel loves reading, gardening, and music, both playing and listening. She also has a particular fondness for a gin and tonic at the end of a long day. She is the main contact for BFP and runs most of the day to day admin and coordination.

Katrine Clay

Kat is a mum to two teenage children and is based in Wokingham. She spent most of her working career as an employment lawyer and regularly presented to groups during this time. She have many years of experience working with individuals when they were facing tough times at work and is now able to transfer those skills to working alongside grieving families. She have been a member of the Berkshire Funeral Pastors team since 2022, and is passionate about getting alongside people and supporting them at difficult times. In her personal life, she is a member of Greyfriars Church in Reading and enjoys cooking, entertaining and gardening.

Maddie Harris

Maddie is a Canadian living in the UK. She's been a member of Berkshire Funeral Pastors since 2022. She is a real people person, and although has spent time managing offices, as well as hosting in hotels for several years, it's been amazing to delve into something deeper in doing funerals. She has also spent time volunteering as a youth worker, a children's worker, and done work with the homeless charity CIRDIC in Reading. Alongside Funeral Pastors, Maddie is currently at university studying Psychology, one day to look specifically into grief counselling.

Ruth Choi

Ruth is an Ignatian spiritual director. She works with individuals and groups, leads quiet days and retreats and is a tutor on the Ignatian Spirituality Course in London. Ruth also works as a Psychosynthesis counsellor. She is married with 2 grown up children and is a member of S Giles Church in Reading. Ruth loves spending time with family and friends; she enjoys travelling, cooking and gardening. Ruth is passionate about journeying together and seeking meaning in all that life brings: both joyful and painful.

Scott Wheeler

Scott Wheeler grew up in the north of England, spent some time in London, and moved to Tilehurst in 2001. He has no intention of ever moving away, having found one of the best parts of England. He spent most of his life working in engineering and project management. Scott is a member of St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in Reading, and a lay preacher. He also has a fondness for playing the church organ.