28/03/2026
Today marks one year since Christiane and I took over Ian Johnston Funeral Directors, and honestly, it still does not quite feel real.
Stepping into this role has never felt like simply taking over a business. It has felt like continuing something truly meaningful. The care, the compassion, and the quiet responsibility that comes with looking after families when they need it most. To now be the ones carrying that forward is something we do not take lightly, not for a single day.
This past year has taught us so much. It has shown us that this is not just a job, it never could be. It is something that stays with you, something you carry in your heart every day. Being a Funeral Director is not about set hours, it is about being there whenever you are needed, and it is something we are both truly proud to do.
To every family who has placed their trust in us, thank you, sincerely. You have allowed us into your lives at the most difficult times, and that trust means everything to us. It is a privilege we will never take for granted.
Ian and Jan, there really are not enough words. You have given us so much more than an opportunity. Your support, your guidance, and your belief in us have shaped everything we are today. You have been like a second family to us both, and we are so happy to see you enjoying a well earned retirement.
And to everyone in the funeral profession who has supported us along the way, whether through advice, encouragement, or simply being there, thank you. It has meant more than you know.
And to each other, thank you. For believing in one another, for supporting each other through everything this past year has brought, and for always being there when it matters most. Who we are as people and who we are together is the reason it all works. To say we work well together is an understatement, and this simply would not work without both of us.
We also want to thank Jennifer, our very first employee. From day one she has fitted in so naturally, supporting us in every way and allowing Christiane and me to be out on funerals together. Your hard work, positivity, and dedication mean so much to us, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our team.
One year on, we are still learning, still growing, and still giving everything we have to the families we serve, with pride, with care, and with all our hearts.💜
