Merrylands
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Get to know Brendan
Guardian Funerals Merrylands Location Manager
Get to know Melanie
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Meet Melanie
What made you want to become a funeral director?
A desire to help people -being given the opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives through the act of assisting them with an important farewell.
What do you like about being a funeral arranger?
I love helping a family during a time of immense pain and grief - having an impact in being able to help, support and attempt to ease some of the burden with empathy and kindness .
What do you like about your local area?
I enjoy the multicultural aspect - learning and being involved with so many different cultures. The community is so diverse and happy to share their traditions with us. They understand that we are here to help them and are happy to educate us on what we can do to support them, which I really appreciate.
What are your passions/hobbies outside of work?
I teach dance classes (hip hop), time with my beautiful family, friends and puppies and reading as many books as time allows!
What makes your brand special?
The immense dedication of care and respect we all give to the deceased and the compassion for their grieving families.
Meet Brendan
How long have you been a funeral location manager?
I have been a funeral location manager since July 2024. Prior to this, I have worked with animals, children, and retail management. This role appealed to me because I have always been drawn to empathetic situations where I can help others in their time of need.
What do you like about being a funeral arranger?
While I love the amazing people I work with, what I enjoy most about being a funeral arranger is being able to take a lot of the stress and pressure off the families I am supporting. At the end of the funeral arrangement meeting, the majority of families will actually say "We can feel a huge weight has been lifted off us". By doing this, it can allow the families more time to be with their loved ones during what could be one of the toughest times of their lives. I also like to be able to put their minds at ease, knowing that we are giving their person the farewell they deserve.
What makes your brand special?
For me, it’s the people I work with. Some of us have more experience than others, but we are all sharing the same goal – to care for the people in our care, and their families who love them dearly. We all understand that each goodbye is different, and we want to do whatever we can to support the families in providing a dignified and personalised farewell.