Who We Are
We are a team of people who are passionate about providing you with the funeral that is right for your family. Each of us consider this as more than just a job and are motivated by our Christian faith. As a team we are always keen to learn from and support one another, constantly improving in order to offer you the best possible service.
What Makes Us Different
While we aim to give you a suitable funeral service that will honour the life of your loved one, we also want to create a lasting bond with those still living. We have seen a gap in pastoral care in this particular industry, and our goal is to fix that. Of course if all you want is the service, that's completely fine, but what we would love to do is support you and your family even after the fact. In our follow up, we want to reach out to those who might have slipped through the cracks. We believe that no one should ever be alone in their grief, and while everyone grieves differently, we want to do our best to make ourselves available to those that need it.
We are a team of people who are passionate about providing you with the funeral that is right for your family. Each of us consider this as more than just a job and are motivated by our Christian faith. As a team we are always keen to learn from and support one another, constantly improving in order to offer you the best possible service.
What Makes Us Different
While we aim to give you a suitable funeral service that will honour the life of your loved one, we also want to create a lasting bond with those still living. We have seen a gap in pastoral care in this particular industry, and our goal is to fix that. Of course if all you want is the service, that's completely fine, but what we would love to do is support you and your family even after the fact. In our follow up, we want to reach out to those who might have slipped through the cracks. We believe that no one should ever be alone in their grief, and while everyone grieves differently, we want to do our best to make ourselves available to those that need it.
THE TEAM
Rachel KnightRachel is mum of two and wife to a police officer based in Reading. She is originally from Canada, but has lived in Reading for the better part of 10 years, and dreams of someday living in a quintessentially British cottage in rural Berkshire. Rachel loves reading, gardening, and music. 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.
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Scott WheelerScott 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.
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Annie WillmotAnnie has lived in Reading since 2016 and feels very at home there. She’s married and spends lots of time chasing 2 very energetic children. She has worked in various settings with children and families and trained as a coach after studying social work. She is also an author, blogger and is currently the Head of Events and Comms at the charity Connect Reading. Annie is especially passionate about honest conversation and a good cup of tea.
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Ruth ChoiRuth 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.
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Jan MooreJan's first job - seven months serving seafood and traditional menus in a French coastal hotel- may have sparked her lifelong love of events, healthy eating, drama and wild swimming. Study and career followed in Reading and eventually three daughters and two small grandsons. Jan is married to John and as members of a local church they have worked together on many projects and enjoyed life in the vibrant town of Reading, Berkshire.
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Lorraine BriffittHaving lived in Reading since 2003, Lorraine has worked entirely in the charitable and not-for-profit sector. She's deeply passionate about supportive pastoral care and equally dedicated to effective service provision. Lorraine is married, with two children and (currently!) no pets (yet). She's a member of Greyfriars Church in Reading town centre, and a Trustee on a number of local and national charities. She balances her full life with a sense of humour and a love of reading and the great outdoors.
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