PAUL J KING - Key Persons
I have been in the funeral profession since 2006. I have worked for independent and corporate businesses during my career. I joined Paul J King in 2017 as an assistant funeral director and was promoted to the business manager in 2018. I am very passionate about this profession and always strive to offer exceptional service to the families that we care for.
I started off as an Embalmer in 2007 and worked my way up to become a Funeral Director in 2011. I have undertaken my British Institute of Embalmers Diploma in Embalming, completed my Cert FAA in Funeral Arranging and Administration and currently doing my Diploma in Funeral Directing. I am part of the Southern region for the British Institute of Embalmers. I am an active member of Effective Business Networking in Braintree, as well as attending other networking events throughout the year.
When I am not working, I enjoy socialising with my family and friends and always thinking of exciting adrenalin events to participate in such as sky diving for charity and trips to theme parks.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator
I always lived in Kent until, in 2020, I moved to Rayleigh to join my long term partner.
I have worked within the Funeral Industry since 2012, which I absolutely love. Initially I worked for a large corporate company and then for a small family-run independent company. In July 2021 I joined Paul J King to work in our Maldon branch before transferring to our Hullbridge office.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator
I have been working for Paul J King Funeral Directors since June 2016 and have now fulfilled my lifetime ambition of working within the funeral profession. Becoming a funeral arranger is something I find very rewarding as I am there to support and advise families in their time of need. I have completed the Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration with the London Association of Funeral Directors.
I have two grown up sons. In my spare time I enjoy watching Spurs on TV as I am a huge fan. I also enjoy reading as well as spending time with my family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator
I have worked for Paul J King Funeral Directors since 2015 after being made redundant from an accounts position after 20 years. I first began working in our Chelmsford office but am now pleased to be working closer to home in our Braintree office.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator
I started working for Paul J King in June 2023. My family have been working for Paul for around 25 years, my mother being one of Paul's first employees and my Father, a paramedic, would occasionally drive the ambulance. So, it seemed fitting for me to join the team, following on the family tradition.
I have lived all over the Dengie including Maldon back in 2015 where I am now based. I am proud to work for a company that gets so involved in supporting local communities through charity events, Fetes, Rotary and Careers advice in schools.
In my spare time I love to cook, catch up on a box set and visit local restaurants and festivals.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator
My wonderful husband and I have lived in South Woodham Ferrers since we married in 1987 and since that time, we have manged to produce two amazing daughters, both of whom we are extremely proud of.
I joined Paul J King in November 2022, as a Funeral Arranger at the Hullbridge Office, and after 17 years of working on a busy Customer Service Desk of a large supermarket, I now feel privileged to be able to help and advise families in a more intimate way, at what may be one of the saddest times of their lives.
Job Titles:
- Company Director
- Secretary
As Paul's mother, I have always taken an interest in the business but in 1999 having retired from a career in Education, I agreed to take a temporary part-time role at our Chelmsford Office. That part-time job soon turned into a full-time permanent position!
Having become involved in the business, and very much enjoying the role, I undertook Bereavement Training with CRUSE Bereavement Care in 2001. That same year I, together with our other members of staff, achieved the NAFD Foundation Certificate in Funeral Administration.
I then continued to study for the NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing, which I passed in 2003. With a background in education and much training in bereavement care, I started a weekly Bereavement Support Group in South Woodham Ferrers in 2001 and in Burnham-on-Crouch in 2003, which I continue to facilitate.
I was proud to achieve the Foundation Degree in Funeral Services from Bath University in 2011 after three most enjoyable and inspiring years.
During the better weather and when I have time, I do enjoy golf.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator / Conductor
Job Titles:
- Funeral Arranger / Administrator
I worked for Paul J King Funeral Directors from 2011 to 2017 during which time I gained a Certificate in Funeral Arranging and Administration with the London Association of Funeral Directors. After a break of almost five years, I returned to Paul J King Funeral Directors in August 2022 working in the Burnham office having missed working alongside families and helping them through a difficult time.
I have been married for 42 years and have two grown up daughters. In my spare time I like gardening, reading, baking cakes and socialising with family and friends.
I joined Paul J King in May 2022 as a Business Administrator working at Causeway House. Prior to this I was a Police officer with Surrey police specialising in supporting families affected by serious and fatal road traffic collisions.
I have two teenage children who I am extremely proud of. I also have six nephews and nieces all of whom I adore.