Deans interest in the funeral industry was awoken at the age of 17, at a time his father fell ill and spent time in hospital. Several people on the ward died during this time and Dean’s natural curiosity led him to ask questions to discover what happened once people passed away.
A year later at a family friends funeral, Dean noticed a funeral director near his own age. This made him seriously consider how to make this his career. He has now spent 26 years in the industry, with a period working at the hospital mortuary in Christchurch giving him an additional level of experience within the field.
“The most satisfying aspect of my role as funeral director is to consistently provide the best service for families on an ongoing basis. Hugs, positive feedback, and families who come back time and again are my personal reward.”
