The M Coghlan Team

During 2013-2014 I became President of the British Institute of Funeral Directors, taking me all around the country on different visits. 20 years on, Richard is semi-retired so I manage the day-to-day running of the business, still looking after clients and loving every minute of it. It has been a challenge but an honour to look after so many families in Fareham and now Gosport. I am also now a Tutor of the Certificate and Diploma Course with the BIFD, which means I get to share experiences and knowledge with the future generations of Funeral Directors around the South of England.

I am now conducting funerals and looking after families during their time of grief. I gained my Diploma in Funeral Service last year, receiving the Student with the Highest Mark Award. I feel grateful that I am able to serve my community at such a time when they really need support and guidance. It is such a privilege to give back to them. We are a hardworking team and support each other as colleagues during difficult situations. I am the resident “Agony Aunt” on the team.

I began working in the office as the Admin Assistant, and when I returned from Maternity Leave, I became a funeral director. I gained my Diploma in Funeral Service last year, which has given me extensive knowledge of the job and I am honoured to be able to serve Fareham and the wider community through bereavement.

I took a few years working away from the funeral trade but returned as I missed the job. I am fully experienced within all the aspects of the job and in 2021, I gained my Diploma in the Funeral Service and am now a licenced funeral director running the day-to-day operations at M Coghlan Gosport branch. It is a privilege to serve the local community.

This role is perfect for me as I love to care for people and I always do my upmost for every single person that comes in. I am the person who carries out the preparation of the deceased. This means I get them dressed and make sure they look their best ready for visits in our Chapel of Rest. I also prepare the coffins, and wash the cars ready for funerals. I am also a bearer on funerals so you may well see me out and about! I am the only female bearer on the team.

I like to perform on stage in musicals and plays. I have two children both of whom have joined me in musical theatre. We love to go on walks and getting out in the countryside. I still go for a kayak with my father and two brothers on Boxing Day. It is one of our annual traditions.