Leanne started in the funeral industry in 2015, a career path she had always been interested in. She’s very passionate about the industry and deeply committed to her work and the families she cares for.Leanne has spent most of her career working in fashion, including 12 years living in Milan and working for some of New Zealand’s top designers. She’s also a member of the Croatian women’s league.

Maryanne started in the funeral industry in 2013 at Manukau Memorial Gardens. She began working at Troup Funerals as a receptionist in 2015, eventually progressing to a funeral director with Davis. The fulfilment she gets from assisting families in honouring their loved ones is what makes her job so special.Maryanne loves rugby league, music, cooking, time with whanau and furthering her knowledge in Te Reo Māori and Tikanga.

Richard has worked with us for a few years. With his family back in the UK also in the funeral industry, it’s been a natural calling! He feels that this is the most rewarding industry he’s ever worked in and that it’s an absolute privilege to help families in their time of need.Richard loves the outdoors, particularly being on the water, running and riding his motorbike.

Bob has been a funeral director for over 40 years and has spent the last 33 years with Davis. It’s always been a very special privilege to Bob to serve our families in their time of need.Outside of work, Bob has been a Justice of the Peace for over 20 years and a Freemason for over 35 years. An animal-lover, he enjoys most sports but particularly rugby and cricket.

Rod began his career servicing a wide range of electronic appliances before joining Davis. He considers it a privilege to be able to serve bereaved families and is passionate about going the extra mile to ensure families can have peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time.Outside of work, Rod enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

Originally from Malaysia, Swee has been with us since 2015. Before then, he was working in the estate planning industry for 20 years. He’s found a home at Davis because Davis represents his core beliefs of integrity, honesty and empathy.In his spare time, he enjoys sports, cooking, baking, movies, music and looking after the family’s two dogs and five cats.

Trinette joined us in 2016, first as an intern, she moved on to being a funeral director’s assistant and finally to Funeral Directing. She cherishes working with families and caring for their loved ones during the funeral process. She believes it is her privilege to do what she can to make the bereavement process for families as smooth as possible.Outside of work, Trinette enjoys spending time getting to know new people and their stories.

Jacqui’s worked for Davis since 2006. When she joined us, she realised that being a Funeral Director was her calling. She finds the honour of assisting families at a time when they are most vulnerable challenging yet rewarding. Having completed her Diploma in Funeral Directing in 2009, she’s proud to be part of this profession in Auckland, where she was born and raised.Jacqui’s other joys include her family, travelling and motorcycling.

John began his career in the funeral industry in 1981. He has been funeral directing for 37 years; 28 of those have been with Davis. His achievements include becoming the President of the New Zealand Embalmers Association and being the current Chair of the Funeral Service Training Trust of New Zealand.Outside of work, John makes time to travel with his wife and referee football.

Kelsey’s story began when a friend pointed out a Davis job advert. Having been intrigued by the funeral industry for some time, she didn’t hesitate to apply.It’s been seven years since she started in the design office. After moving into the role of Workshop Manager, she has joined the funeral directing team to better serve families on the front line.Kelsey’s a keen fisher-woman, jet-skier and Bernese mountain dog owner.

Andrew’s worked in the funeral industry for seven years, with five of those being at Davis. He thinks the funeral industry is really rewarding and gets real satisfaction from meeting new people and helping them plan the best funeral they can.Andrew credits his upbringing on a Puhoi bull farm with where he gets his love of the outdoors – he enjoys sailing and fishing.

Brent’s been with us for 12 years. Even after all that time, he’s still motivated to jump out of bed in the morning at the thought of being able to serve a family during a difficult time.Outside of Davis, Brent and his family work through the Salvation Army and can be found holidaying in their very special spot in the Coromandel.

Kevin started with us in 2008 and graduated with a Diploma in Funeral Directing in 2011. In 2015, he became our Pakuranga Branch manager.For Kevin, funeral directing is a rewarding career which uses his excellent communication skills and attention to detail. He strives to provide a high level of service to families and to make the process of arranging a funeral as easy as possible.

Mark recently graduated from the Waikato Institute of Technology, majoring in Illustration and Graphic Design. He loves helping others though using his creative skills to produce an intimate and personalised product that is very sentimental to our families.A passionate Graphic Designer, Mark loves to challenge himself each day to come up with new and innovative ideas.

Maxine joined the Davis team in 2015 after looking for a career change to do something more meaningful. She believes it’s a great privilege to help families put together a fitting tribute to their loved one’s lives. She enjoys making cups of tea for our lovely families and making them feel welcome.Maxine also enjoys hitching a ride on the back of her husband’s motorbike and a decent coffee with friends.

Rachel gained a Bachelor of Design in 2014 and began working in the newspaper and wedding industries. She feels the funeral industry is a rewarding way to use her design skills - it’s a privilege to work with families in their time of grief and create something to cherish.In her spare time, she’s been studying towards her Master of Fine Art. She’s passionate about the arts and goes to the movies at least once a week.

Joining Davis as a funeral director fulfilled Rod’s calling to the industry. During his career, Rod has worked as our Pakuranga branch manager before becoming the chapel attendant and cremator operator at Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium. He’s now returned to look after our Henderson branch crematorium.Rod deems it a privilege to be able to attend, in a dignified and caring manner, to this aspect of the funeral process for families.

Troy was introduced to the funeral industry through a school work experience programme. He joined us in 2012 and since then has held a range of roles. He’s proud of the role the embalmer plays in the funeral service and thinks upholding the dignity of those who pass is of utmost importance. Outside of work, he loves to grab a beer with mates, fishing and spending time at the family farm in Rangiriri.

Abigail has been a member of the Davis Funeral family since 2017, a realisation of a long-held passion for working within the funeral industry.She brings a varied background in caregiving, floristry and administration, giving her excellent people skills and attention to detail. When she’s not working, you’ll find her playing outdoors with her friends and family.

Dale is usually your first point of contact at our Pakuranga branch. Due to her own personal losses and having spent time with terminally ill children and their bereaved parents, she has an understanding and empathy with grieving families. She believes it’s a privilege to be of service to families at such a difficult time.Dale’s weekends are often spent being the team photographer at her grown children’s various sporting and academic events.

Denise joined Davis a few years ago after spending 10 years as a full-time mum. Her varied work experience, which mainly involved working with people but also included time spent travelling and living abroad, set her on her career path of helping others in a rewarding and meaningful way.In her spare time, Denise loves going to the gym and using her creative side by painting and visiting galleries.

Donna joined Davis in 2007 as a funeral director, becoming qualified in 2010. Since then, she’s moved into a community outreach role. This includes education; community sponsorships; and organising activities to engage and support people in the months following a loss.She’s an active member of the Red Cross Disaster Welfare Support team, and in any spare time, she enjoys adventures with her husband and their dog.

Originally passionate about health and sports, Josh joined Davis in 2017 as a Funeral Directors Assistant. Since joining us, he’s discovered a new passion – helping families through a difficult time. When he’s not working, he enjoys playing and watching basketball and playing video games.

After working as a gardener / property maintenance worker for about 10 years, Ken was looking for a change. In his role at Davis, no two days are the same, and the opportunity to help people through what is often a difficult time is truly a privilege.Any spare time Ken manages to squeeze in is spent with his young family or on the ocean, fishing and diving.

Christian undertook work experience in a funeral home during his last year of school. Once his education was complete, he joined the funeral industry for good.When he's not working for Davis, Christian loves to travel. A Brit by birth, he's been a New Zealander since he was 2 years old and is fluent in Kiwi-isms.

Anna joined the Davis team in June 2018. With a background in customer service, catering and hospitality, she enjoys working with people and feels privileged to assist families in any way she can, particularly during a stressful time.Outside of work, Anna’s incredibly crafty – ask her about her acrylic paintings – and loves long beach walks with her family.

One of our most recent additions, Anne is one of your first points of contact in her role of receptionist. She genuinely loves helping families during their grief and gaining more understanding and perspective of the diverse country we call home.Growing up, she discovered her passion for performing arts, which she indulges and enjoys during her spare time.

In her role as Office Manager, Bronwynne faces a wide range of challenges, and gets great satisfaction from solving them. She plays a vital role, assisting management and the funeral directors to make their jobs that little bit easier.

Since 2011, Bruce has been a part of the Davis team. He brings many years’ experience, including time at ANZ bank.An Aucklander born and bred, he gets stuck into a huge range of activities that end in ‘ing’, from gardening, fishing and diving to hiking and hunting.

Originally from South Africa, Vaughn’s enjoyment of numbers and business led him to a career as a chartered accountant. After eight years in public practice, he ventured across to Davis to experience first-hand the intricacies the funeral industry has to offer while serving those in need during difficult times.Vaughn’s passionate about golf – he’s played collegiate golf in Texas with the dream of turning pro – and loves to travel.

Having joined us first as a contract Marketing Consultant in December 2017, Nardus quickly developed a love for the service we provide to the families we deal with. In July 2018, he became a full-time member of the Davis leadership team.Nardus has a varied background, including a wealth of business and marketing experience. You’re likely to bump into Nardus at an All Blacks game, or your local art gallery.

As a fourth-generation funeral director, it’s in Neil’s blood. Neil began his career in south east London, returning to join the family business in late 1988.Qualifying as an embalmer and funeral director in the 90s, he found a passion in caring for the bereaved as part of the dedicated team at Davis. During his career, he’s given time to the wider industry through the Funeral Directors Association, including time serving as President.Neil’s passions include his family, travel and playing in a band of like-minded mid-life crisis rockers.

Roschelle’s HR career began in the financial services sector in South Africa. Over the next 10 years, she developed and implemented HR programmes and processes that were linked to the strategic objectives of a wide range of businesses.She cares about the Davis team as they make our operations possible and their collective talents determine our level of service to the families we serve.

As Cedric Little’s son, Craig is literally part of the family. For almost 30 years, he’s worked for Davis where his highlights have included attending to two state funerals: for Sir Edmund Hillary and The Right Reverend Sir Paul Reeves.His role as Managing Director is both challenging and rewarding. He enjoys seeing the staff grow into their roles and progress as they gain experience.To relax, Craig travels extensively, sails and walks the family dog, Cricket.

Amike moved to New Zealand in 2008, and shortly afterwards completed her tertiary qualification as a Chartered Accountant. As the majority of her work experience was done at a public accounting firm, she decided it was time for a change and joined Davis.She’s kept busy outside work too with her husband, two children and two dogs.

Andy started with Davis in 2008 gained his Funeral Directing Diploma in 2011. Since then Andy has moved into the Operations Manager position. He finds the role both challenging and rewarding and plays a massive part behind the scenes to make sure our families receive the best possible experience every time.Away from work, Andy has 2 sons and 2 granddaughters and has been married over 40 years. He loves getting out on his motorbike and catching up with friends for a flat white along the way.