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We are all mortal. At some point unknown to us the story of our beautifully unique, colourful lives will draw to a close. But rather than just being fearful of that reality, we can use it to enrich our lives while we are still here. Because the real key to happiness – the real meaning of life – is appreciating the fact that our precious time is limited.

If we could find the courage to acknowledge our mortality, to talk about it, perhaps even embrace the idea of it, we could all lead more fulfilled, contented lives. We’d appreciate our unique, individual value – the life we’re living, the special place we hold in the lives of others, and the difference we make in the world. We’d play a bigger part in how we are remembered and consider our legacy. And we’d all be better prepared to face what’s to come – to understand grief, express our wishes and achieve happier endings.

I know this to be true. My career as a Funeral Celebrant and Grief Support Worker has brought me face to face with mortality on a daily basis. And not only has it given me the extraordinary experience of creating meaningful life celebrations for close to 2,000 people, it also changed my own life in the most positive ways.

So I’m sharing what I’ve learnt from death to help others celebrate life – opening meaningful conversations and giving people a new, positive perspective on the unique person they are, the life they’ve lived, and how they’ll be remembered.