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Jason MorrisonI started my funeral career in 1986 on Auckland's North Shore, and after five years, decided the time had come to set up my own funeral home. Having lived in Warkworth for most of my life, I decided to open locally, on Whitaker Road, central to the Warkworth township. |
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Eddie AllenEddie grew up in Hamilton, has lived in Napier, Auckland and Zambia over the years, and now lives in Whangaparaoa.With experience gained through the building industry, teaching profession, and missionary work he gained a passion for people and was drawn to the funeral service in 2004 on his return from Zambia. He has a National Diploma in Embalming and Funeral Directing, and is passionate about helping people as they begin their journey of grief, both as individuals and as families, as they face the death of somebody dear to them. He has been married to the beautiful Anne, for over 40 years. They have three adult children and seven grandchildren. His leisure interests revolve around family, church involvement, motorcycling, caravanning and armchair sport. All of the homes they have owned have been projects to ‘make over,’ and now his children are calling on his building skills. He has played a lot of casual sport in the past and did manage to complete the Orewa Half Marathon a year or two back as well. |
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Nicola MorrisonAfter going to the funeral of a friend's mother in 1994 which was honest and 'real', I was inspired to become a celebrant myself.Since then I have gained my qualification as a celebrant, won awards for public speaking, studied for certificates in grief work and NLP and have taken many funerals and weddings. I am passionate about my role as a celebrant, as I get to tell the stories of so many interesting 'ordinary' people.... and although sometimes those stories can be heart breaking, the positive feedback I receive really helps me to keep going through some of the tougher stories. Before working in this industry I worked mainly in the corporate world, and though interesting, it was impersonal and set goals I just couldn't get passionate about. This role, as celebrant and funeral director changes every day, brings me face to face with incredible people, people who keep me real, and gives me an opportunity to use my story telling skills in a way that makes a positive difference. Once home I love spending time with my beautiful husband, our gorgeous children and three grandchildren Sophie, Eli and Kaidyn. In my spare time....I love to walk our two dogs Biscuit and Frankie, who are full of energy and mischief, paint and write . I'm currently working on a book about grief.... Although with a busy household and working full time, 'spare' time is extremely rare! |
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Debbie ClarkAfter spending many years holidaying at Kawau Island, Debbie, her lovely husband Rob and two gorgeous girls moved to Algies Bay. They love the community feel that this amazing area has and still feel so fortunate to be part of it.Debbie has a genuine heart for working with people, both colleagues (in many ways she is our “Camp Mother”) and the families we have the privilege of being involved with. She will more than often be the first person you speak with on the phone and is also responsible for the accounts, helping with funerals when required and various other administrative tasks. She has a wealth of experience in the monumental industry and is on hand to help design and create a fitting headstone tribute for your loved ones. Previously she has been on the School Board of Trustees, coached/managed her daughters’ sports teams as well as other community activities. Debbie loves looking after her family and extended family, enjoys walking the beach, watching sport and great movies. Her home is full of animals (all rescues of some sort) and is always open to family and friends. In fact there is nothing she enjoys more than a glass of wine, quality time and lots of laughs with the special people in her world. |
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Ayla WalkerAyla lives in rural Ahuroa with her husband Spike and her two children, Bear and Beau. She grew up in Coromandel and Papatoetoe finishing school as a head prefect. She then travelled Australia before settling in the Warkworth area 10 years ago.Ayla has always enjoyed being an active member in the community. She is a Board Member for Ahuroa School, volunteer for the Santa Parade Committee and Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights Committee, Celebrant and she also stood for Rodney Local Board in 2019. Ayla is passionate about protecting and enhancing the natural environment and is often involved with community planting days. Ayla descends from Nga Puhi and Tainui iwi. Two of her cultural and personal values that deepen her funeral directing role are: Whanaungatanga: to give people a sense of belonging, connection and experience of working together and Kaitiakitanga: guardianship, to look after the people and places around you. Ayla’s favourite part about working here is being an integral part of the amazing team. |
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Callum McKinlayCallum has lived in cities like Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland and Taichung (Taiwan where he learned Chinese), but he grew up in the country town of Gore. For the last few years, Fe, his wonderful wife of around 40 years, and he have really enjoyed living in the Warkworth area and in particular near the beach at Snells. It’s a friendly, picturesque place for their three adult children (plus partners) and four grandchildren to visit.His background in science, food, teaching, pastoring and quality assurance blended well to prepare him for funeral directing and embalming. He continues to enjoy this career as he gets to meet and assist so many amazing people. When he’s not busy helping families and work, he enjoys walking by the beach, watching movies, or working out and competing in CrossFit. |