19/02/2026
People often ask me… “Julie, how do you start your day?”
Running Silkwood Funerals is not just a profession it’s a calling. And to walk alongside families in their most tender moments, I need to begin each day grounded, grateful and prepared.
My day starts early — 4:30am.
Before the world wakes, I take a quiet moment to prepare for the day ahead. By 5:00am, I’m making a coffee for my beautiful husband Todd. It’s our small ritual a simple act of love before the pace of the day begins.
We both then get ready, side by side, preparing ourselves for whatever the day may bring. By 6:30am, we are ready to step into our roles knowing that every day in this profession is different, and every family deserves our very best.
You’ll often find me at my local coffee shop on Terrace Road, connecting with some of the locals, sharing a smile, and taking a moment to prepare my mind and soul. It’s in those quiet early conversations and reflections that I centre myself because the work we do at Silkwood requires presence, compassion and strength.
By the time I arrive at the funeral home, I am ready ready to give, ready to listen, ready to serve.
Because when families walk through our doors, they deserve more than a service.
They deserve heart. They deserve care.
They deserve someone fully present.
And that is why I start my day the way I do.
In moments that matter, we give our all. 🤍
