People you can depend on to go the extra mile

Wendy Hunt Nat Cert FD

Manager and Qualified Funeral Director Wendy Hunt has worked for Fountains for ten years. Away from Fountains, Wendy enjoys photography and family time. Wendy, Dave and Donovan have found their dream property - a few acres in Paparimu and enjoy the lifestyle that country living brings.

Craig Arthur

Craig Arthur joined Fountain's as a funeral director after moving north from Christchurch. He lives locally with his wife and three children. Craig is a qualified Funeral Director and graduated from Weltec in 2010. Away from work, Craig enjoys travelling when he can.

Marissa Deadman

Marissa an Embalmer currently attending Embalmers College, Weltec and has been with Fountains for two years. Having spent time studying speech and language therapy in Christchurch, Marissa now lives with her family in Franklin. Marissa really enjoys the team environment at Fountains. When she’s not at work, Marissa enjoys cycling and catching up with friends.

Ros Hibberd

Ros has been the friendly face on reception at Fountains Papakura for four years and enjoys helping families and assisting them when they visit the funeral home. She lives locally, in Manurewa, with her Partner and is kept busy by her five grandchildren.

Mike Orpin

Mike is a Funeral Directors Assistant at Fountains. He joined the team in mid 2011 after working as a spray painter and auto electrician. He became interested in funerals after a family connection with Fountains, where he subsequently gained work experience. Mike enjoys working in the team; it’s the dynamic at Fountains and working with families, that keep him motivated. Outside of his work, Mike is ‘getting back in to’ skateboarding and enjoys DJ-ing locally.

Aaron Gray

Aaron Gray has come to Fountains with 14 years experience in the industry. Aaron facilitates the operations behind the scenes at Fountains. A Papakura local, Aaron enjoys the service side of the industry and that liked that he really makes a difference. With experience in funeral directing, embalming and monumentals, Aaron has a good all-round understanding of all aspects of the industry. Aaron lives with his wife Rochelle and four children. He'll usually spends his weekends supporting his kids in their chosen sports or playing in his band Bak-Chatt.

Josh Kimberley

Josh worked in the funeral industry for over 11 years in various roles. He is currently a senior embalmer, a role that is an incredibly rewarding and peaceful creative outlet. An integral part of the Fountains team, Josh loves the diversity of Auckland. He enjoys health and fitness and spends his spare time at the gym, reading or with his two dogs.

Ross Martin

Ross’s work at Fountains ensures the efficient and timely running of activity and preparation behind the scenes. He enjoys the unique and close-knit team environment. For Ross, looking after a family at their hardest time and taking a weight off their shoulders makes his job worthwhile. Ross lives with his Wife Rosanne, they have adult children and a grandson. Away from Fountains, Ross can be found watching motorsport, rugby and league.

Brett Lake