After a year volunteering at the Belarusian Children’s Hospice, Mark took a job as Funeral Arranger for Babies and Children at Thornhill Cemetery. His work in helping families through the most difficult times of their lives showed him what his calling was, and so he decided to start Ivor Thomas Funerals – a funeral director committed to being honest, open, affordable and fair. Mark was shortlisted for funeral director of the year 2022 in the Good Funeral Awards.