Our Values:
We believe…
- A funeral service should primarily be about the person being honoured. Their values, beliefs, cultural influences and final wishes should be of utmost importance. When this happens, it is very clear to see, and you know the person is being remembered in a truly meaningful way.
- Funeral options should not be pre-packaged by the funeral directors, but up to you. Funerals can be small intimate affairs, large public gatherings or something in between. They can also be held at any location, like a church, home or clubrooms. You may even wish to hold the service in a public place such as a park or reserve… anywhere that is meaningful and practical.
- People should feel comfortable talking to us. Our funeral directors and office staff are always available for a chat, and our funeral home is warm and inviting.
- Families should have as much involvement as they would like. This could include designing the service sheet, arranging the flowers for the casket or baking a cake for the reception. How about painting the casket a significant colour? Some people even prefer to bring the family pet along to the funeral service. If something feels right, and helps with the grieving process, then we will support you to make it happen.
- Funerals shouldn’t extend beyond your expressed budget. The person you are honouring wouldn’t want that, and we don’t want that either. Instead, we use all of our skills, experience and expertise to provide a dignified, personalised service in line with your budget. It’s a privilege to serve the Waipa area, and we want what we do to give back to the community. That’s why we choose to offer our funeral services affordable rates.
Our Community Involvement
The Te Awamutu community is a big part of who we are at Rosetown. Our team are involved in many community initiatives and events, and help wherever we can.
Our Team
Jim Goddin
Nat Dip FD, Reg FD
Working with you to achieve a fitting memorial for friends and family to treasure is the special aspect of our work that I find satisfying. I’ve also welcomed the development of personalised services as a meaningful tribute to the life you wish to celebrate. Respect, compassion, and professionalism are at the core of our work
During many rewarding years as a St John’s Ambulance Officer, I’ve worked with people in stressful situations to alleviate their pain and anxiety. I also currently serve as a Justice of the Peace, and a member of the Cambridge Community Board.
During many rewarding years as a St John’s Ambulance Officer, I’ve worked with people in stressful situations to alleviate their pain and anxiety. I also currently serve as a Justice of the Peace, and a member of the Cambridge Community Board.
Jordan Goss
Funeral Director
Jordan is a highly qualified and experienced Funeral Director and Embalmer. He holds a National Diploma in Embalming and a New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing.
For Jordan, the two most important things about his role are “complete and utter preparation, as we only get one chance to farewell your family member the right way” and “educating the community, leaving no question unanswered”.
For Jordan, the two most important things about his role are “complete and utter preparation, as we only get one chance to farewell your family member the right way” and “educating the community, leaving no question unanswered”.
Helen Carter
Funeral Director
With a passion to serve families in a time of need, Helen was very excited to join the team at Rosetown Funeral Home. Helen has a wealth of experience with directing funerals and provides exceptional caring support to the bereaved and their families.
Outside of work, Helen enjoys tramping, kayaking, renovating and landscaping projects.
Outside of work, Helen enjoys tramping, kayaking, renovating and landscaping projects.
Jan Howie
Administration Manager
Since joining the team at Rosetown Funeral home, I have been fortunate to support families at a difficult, often devastating, time in their lives, and to take part in creating a personal memorial service for their own special person. I feel privileged to hear the stories you tell me.
During my career in law enforcement, I worked closely with people during stressful, anxious times, and developed skills that contribute to my present work. Having begun life in the Waikato, I’m very glad to be living in the region now, with my husband, Ian, while our son currently resides in England. Happy times with family and friends, and as a member of the congenial local Lions Club, keep me busy in my spare time.
During my career in law enforcement, I worked closely with people during stressful, anxious times, and developed skills that contribute to my present work. Having begun life in the Waikato, I’m very glad to be living in the region now, with my husband, Ian, while our son currently resides in England. Happy times with family and friends, and as a member of the congenial local Lions Club, keep me busy in my spare time.
Kay Gregory
Life Celebrant
Kay is a qualified celebrant who has been conducting funeral services for 20 years. As a journalist and broadcaster, Kay is able to combine her writing and public speaking skills to produce meaningful and memorable ceremonies. Kay is also available to pre-arrange funerals, and can offer a wealth of knowledge, advice and guidance.
“I will create a service that honours your family member, and provides you with an outlet to pay tribute to them in the best way possible. Each funeral service is unique, and can be as simple or involved as you want it to be.”
Kay has had an extensive career in broadcasting and is a morning radio newsreader for NZME. She’s also a very keen golfer and actively involved in the community, including working as a volunteer for Rowing New Zealand.
“I will create a service that honours your family member, and provides you with an outlet to pay tribute to them in the best way possible. Each funeral service is unique, and can be as simple or involved as you want it to be.”
Kay has had an extensive career in broadcasting and is a morning radio newsreader for NZME. She’s also a very keen golfer and actively involved in the community, including working as a volunteer for Rowing New Zealand.
Anne-Marie Case-Miller
Life Celebrant
Anne-Marie offers unique and personal services to celebrate and honour a life, and enable families and friends to farewell their important person with dignity, sensitivity and love.
Offering non-religious and Christian-based services across all cultures, Anne-Marie’s warm, caring and sensitive personality ensures that all voices are heard and everyone feels included in decisions. “I consider it a privilege to walk beside a family and create a service to farewell their loved one with aroha.”
Her background as broadcast journalist and experienced MC enables her to write and confidently present the services.
Offering non-religious and Christian-based services across all cultures, Anne-Marie’s warm, caring and sensitive personality ensures that all voices are heard and everyone feels included in decisions. “I consider it a privilege to walk beside a family and create a service to farewell their loved one with aroha.”
Her background as broadcast journalist and experienced MC enables her to write and confidently present the services.
Mark Bunting
Celebrant
Mark is a registered celebrant who offers a variety of services to best honour the one you love. Whether its a Christian service, or non-religious, Mark will help prepare and run your ceremony in a way that hits the right note every time.
With over 30 years broadcasting experience he has strong community connections in the Waikato. He is compassionate, non-judgmental and quick on his feet, so you can relax knowing that your loved one will be given the best possible service.
With over 30 years broadcasting experience he has strong community connections in the Waikato. He is compassionate, non-judgmental and quick on his feet, so you can relax knowing that your loved one will be given the best possible service.
