Name: Kate Morgan The profession: Funeral celebrant The organisation: Tomorrow Funerals The job title: Co-founder and Head of Memorials The pay: $80,000-110,000 per annum Funeral celebrant Kate Morgan says her job is a constant reminder that life is short. Credit: Leo Farrell Coolest part of the job: I help people find unique and highly personalised ways to celebrate life, outside a traditional funeral parlour. It’s a creative and special process, helping people from all walks of life at one of the most vulnerable times of their lives.
Turning words into stories creates a meaningful, personal way to help people farewell their most beloved ones. As difficult as it can be to witness a person’s pain, being present for them and listening deeply also leads to a great connection. I cry and laugh with my clients, and it’s all okay.
It’s beautiful. Toughest part of the job: Of course, it’s a humbling experience being faced with death, especially unexpected, sudden death, [like] suicide or the death of a child. The overwhelming grief that comes with that loss can be difficult.
At times, this can feel confronting, but my love for my clients means I can be brave for them. One thing people wouldn’t know about this career: What you get from the job on a personal level is the constant reminder and the incredibly simple wisdom that comes from knowing that life is short. None of us knows how long our life will be.
Working in the death space teaches me the importance of making the.
