Our Values:
We believe…
- that a funeral should be about the person first and foremost. It’s their set of values, cultural influences, beliefs and final wishes that should come to the fore. When this happens, you know the person is being remembered in a relevant and meaningful way.
- that funeral choices shouldn’t be pre-set by the funeral directors, they should be up to you. Funerals can be small intimate affairs, large public gatherings or something in between. They can be held at a church, at home or at a public place like a park or reserve… the choice is yours.
- that people should be comfortable talking to us. Our funeral home is warm and inviting, almost like stepping into a friend’s home.
- that the families should be involved as much as they want to be. If something feels right and it helps with the grieving, then we will support you to make it happen.
- that funerals shouldn’t extend beyond your expressed budget – your loved one wouldn’t want that, and we wouldn’t either. That’s why we use all of our skills, experience and expertise to guide you through a process that results in a dignified, personalised service while sitting in line with your budget.
Our Community Involvement
The community is a big part of who Grinter’s are. Our team are involved in many community initiatives and events, and help wherever we can.
Our Team
Jim Goddin
Nat Dip FD, Reg FD
Respect and compassion for our clients, and 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 welcomed the development of personalised services as a meaningful tribute to the life you wish to celebrate. 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.
Jan Howie
Funeral Administrator
Since joining the team at Grinter’s 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge Lions Club, keep me busy in my spare time.
David Espin
Nat Dip Emb., Reg Emb.
I have lived in Cambridge for most of my life, after growing up in Taranaki. Since 2006 I have worked in a funeral home, finding this rewarding and fulfilling work. “I consider it a great privilege to serve and work with families in their time of loss and grief.” In my time away from work I enjoy spending time with my wife Tracey and our children, carrying out DIY projects around the home, as a member of the Cambridge Lions Club, and following harness racing with my father.
Helen Carter
Funeral Director
With a passion to serve families in a time of need, Helen was very excited to join the team at Grinter’s 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.
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.
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.
Steve Rowe
Life Celebrant
Steve became a funeral celebrant after retiring from his broadcasting career of 40 years, where he managed radio stations in New Zealand and Australia. He has also hosted radio sports shows and rugby commentaries.
After studying with NZ Funeral Celebrants, Steve has conducted a number of services and received very good feedback.
“I want to ensure that each service reflects the person, and that they receive a farewell in the way the family wants them remembered for.
I work hard to present a service with music and readings that are personal to them.”
Steve’s interests include fishing, rugby union, gardening, music and horse racing. He is currently on the Board of Waikato Racing Club.
After studying with NZ Funeral Celebrants, Steve has conducted a number of services and received very good feedback.
“I want to ensure that each service reflects the person, and that they receive a farewell in the way the family wants them remembered for.
I work hard to present a service with music and readings that are personal to them.”
Steve’s interests include fishing, rugby union, gardening, music and horse racing. He is currently on the Board of Waikato Racing Club.
