Following a lengthy global corporate career, Mike returned to New Zealand in 2016, and took the opportunity to embark on his second career in Funeral service. Having most recently managed the Davis Central Park Chapel and Crematoria complex, Mike was promoted to the role of Funeral Home Manager in January 2022. Mike considers his current role as Funeral Home Manager an honour; leading the dedicated and talented team at Davis, and ensuring that all times we deliver meaningful service and support to families when it is most needed, as well as ensuring Davis continues its proud support and sponsorship of community programmes and organisations across the greater Auckland area. When away from work, Mike enjoys scuba diving, playing guitar, enjoying the rural lifestyle and spending time with his family.

Roz first became involved in the funeral profession in 1999. In 2001 she and her husband Martin opened their own funeral home in South Auckland where in she gained the National Diploma in Funeral Directing. In 2018 Roz joined the Davis Funerals team. Roz finds helping families at such a challenging time, both fulfilling and rewarding. Outside of work she loves to read and spend time with family and friends.

Dani started in the funeral industry in 2017 and instantly knew that funeral directing was her calling. She finds it very special to work alongside families at the most delicate of times. Outside of work, being a mother of 2 keeps her very busy but she still finds time to enjoy her friends and other family as well as watching league and listening to music.

Ayrton began his career in South Africa in 2009 after a long family history within the industry. He arrived in New Zealand in October 2019 and joined the Davis team in January 2020. Supporting families and providing the highest level of service every time are two things Ayrton is committed to. Outside of work, Ayrton enjoys golf, rugby, cricket and spending time with his fiance Caitlin.

Karen joined the Davis team in October 2019, excited to have the opportunity to combine marketing with her long time interest in the funeral industry. Being able to inform families and showcase the services that Davis has to offer is something Karen is proud of. In her spare time Karen enjoys live music as well as spending time with her husband and teenage children.

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.

Martin joined the funeral industry in 1980 and has worked in many rolls from a locum funeral director to owning his own funeral home for 17 years. Martin joined us in 2018 and is now Branch Manager of Davis Funerals Papatoetoe. Martin also holds a National Certificate in Embalming. Outside of work, Martin is a proud Freemason, rising to the position of Master of the Lodge 3 times. He is currently Chaplain of the Freemasons Lodge Manurewa.

Shane started in the funeral industry in 1989 as a Funeral Director's Assistant and has worked in Auckland, Whangarei, Nelson and Melbourne. Now after 33 years Shane is our Branch Manager at Central Park Drive, Henderson. Shane sees it as a privilege to be able to support families at one of their most difficult times and prides himself on making the process as simple as possible. In his spare time, Shane enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 teenage boys as well as keeping fit and working out.

Originally from Malaysia, Swee Han has been with us since 2015. Before then, he was working in the estate planning industry for 20 years. He found a home at Davis because it represents his core beliefs of integrity, honesty and empathy. He is married to Natalie who is a School Teacher. Between them, they have 3 sons. He has been living in Pakuranga/Howick area since 1996. In his spare time, he enjoys catching up with family and friends, sports, cooking, baking, movies, music and looking after the family’s two dogs and nine cats.

Fiona has been a funeral director since 2010 and joined the team at Davis in 2021. What Fiona really enjoys about being a funeral director is the opportunity to work with families in grief and help them to navigate their way through a difficult time. Outside of work Fiona loves spending time with her husband and 3 children as well as food, travelling, skiing, walking and yoga.

Aaron has been a funeral director and embalmer for over 25 years. He's worked in New Zealand and overseas and in both family and corporate owned businesses. For Aaron, his work is all about making a painful experience a little easier. Outside of work Aaron enjoys music and family holidays.

Gemma is originally from Beijing and moved to New Zealand in 2018. Having lost her family, Gemma is able to empathise and understand the emotions that families are going through when they are with us. In her spare time she loves playing with her cat and doing puzzles.

Irene started in the funeral industry in 2007, prior to that she worked in travel for 15 years. Irene has been involved in the Auckland District FDANZ for many years in positions of Secretary, Vice Chair and now Chair. Growing up in the country, Irene loves boating and the outdoors but also has interests in reading and genealogy, despite being kept busy by her husband, 4 children and 8 grand children! The three words Irene uses to describe her work are privilege, empathy and compassion. "Everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something and has lost something, myself included".

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 40 years; 31 of those have been with Davis. His achievements include becoming the President of the New Zealand Embalmers Association and being the past Chair of the Funeral Service Training Trust of New Zealand. John is also a Justice of the Peace. Outside of work, John makes time to travel with his wife and enjoys football, motor racing and restoring his 1978 Porche 911.

After experiencing the loss of her grandmother, Rachel was so moved by the level of care shown by the funeral staff she felt called to become part of the industry. She started at Davis as a funeral directors assistant, but soon moved into the funeral director role. Outside of work, Rachel is passionate about reading, the outdoors, friends and family and of course her dog Ryder.

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.

Andrea has been involved in a number of varied roles throughout the years from being a mum to three amazing teenagers to town planning, living in London and working in the financial sector to establishing her own baking business. Andrea thrives on the interaction you get when helping people. She has always gained great satisfaction in being involved with events and giving back to the community. After losing her father she saw the importance of having the right person to help manage and navigate through a challenging and, if done well, a rewarding time. This was the catalyst for her move into the funeral industry.

Since 2011, Bruce has been a part of the Davis team. He brings many years of 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.

Susan had wanted to move into the funeral industry for many years. Seeing how emotional and involved arranging a funeral can be when helping arrange her mother's funeral, then experiencing the care, empathy and professionalism from the funeral director, she knew this was where she wanted to be. Working as a Funeral Director's Assistant, she has found a passion for caring for the deceased Susan is a Mum to one energetic young boy, a qualified veterinary nurse and has a long history in hospitality and customer service. Any spare time is spent gardening, spending time with friends and family and horse riding.

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. You will find Denise as your first point of contact at our Kohimarama branch. In her spare time, Denise loves going to the gym and using her creative side by painting and visiting galleries.

Elbè is a recent graduate from Yoobee School of Design. She has a passion for graphic design and helping others. She takes great care in her role when helping families as she knows that the funeral arrangements are an important part of farewelling a loved one. In her spare time Elbè likes to illustrate and play video games

Jo came to Davis from a background in property and healthcare. Her interest in the funeral industry came form the opportunity to be able to assist & support families & give comfort whether its over the phone or at the front desk. This is something that Jo finds very rewarding. You'll find her as the first point of contact at our Henderson branch. Jo's Interests outside of work are family, friends, travelling and her two staffy pups Indi & Axl .

Tara joined the team after moving to Auckland in early 2022. She holds down the reception desk during weekends, believing a high standard of support should be available to families any day of the week. Tara enjoys getting to know families and their stories through the treasured memories they share. Tara is kept busy throughout the week studying towards an Honours degree in biomedical sciences.

Cory has been a graphic designer for 7 years and recently joined the Davis team. Cory enjoys delivering personalised and carefully created pieces to families. Knowing that she is playing a part in giving them a beautiful lasting memory. In her spare time, Cory enjoys painting and illustrating.

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.

Bex moved all they way from Canterbury to join the Davis team at the end of 2020. She is committed to her role as a Funeral Director's Assistant and admires the type of care that she sees within the industry. Bex is proud to be able to show that care and respect to the families she cares for. Outside of work Bex is a Youth Olympic Archer which keeps her busy most of the time!

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.

Gary has been in the funeral industry for 8 years and joined Davis as Workshop Manager in October 2019, moving to the embalmer role in April of 2022. Gary feels it's a privilege to be able to play his part in the funeral process. Hailing from Scotland he can of course play the bagpipes and is also a comic book artist and writer though he doesn't have much spare time being a father to 3 boys.

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.

Brent’s been with us for many years. Even after retiring from funeral directing, he’s still motivated to jump out of bed in the morning and be part of the Davis team. Therefore Brent is now our caretaker, working across all of our branches making sure everything is 'ticketyboo'. 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.