Our Team
Our people are what make John Rhind different. Every one of our funeral directors and staff brings compassion, professionalism, and experience to their role. Families across Christchurch and North Canterbury tell us that it’s our team’s warmth and support that matters most during difficult times.
Meet the team
Tony Garing
Manager & Funeral Director
Mark Glanville
Location Manager & Funeral Director - Kaiapoi
Michelle Taylor
Assistant Manager & Funeral Director
Zane Zweibruck
Funeral Director
Hugh Douglas-Withers
Funeral Director
Glenys Grant
Funeral Director
Grant Mitchell
Funeral Director
John Duncan
Funeral Director
John Boyce
Funeral Director
Demetre Rapson
Funeral Director
Simon Williams
Funeral Director - Kaiapoi
Graeme Rhind
Consultant
Keith Norton
Funeral Assistant
Stacy Silich
Funeral Assistant
Jade Coleman
Funeral Assistant
Gregory Shannahan
Funeral Assistant
Holly Shuttleworth
Mortuary Care
Malcolm Burgess
Mortuary Manager
Jane Flutey
Administrative Support
Angela Molloy
Administrative Support
Fiona Erby
Administrative Support
Julia Cattermole
Administrative Support
Carolyn Duncan
Administrative Support
Amber Leigh Haustein
Administration - Kaiapoi
Phillip Robins
Grounds Keeping
Christine Spence
Catering
Customer Testimonials
The kind words of families mean the most to us. We’re extremely proud of our 4.9★ Google rating and grateful for the trust placed in us.
Professional Standards & Associations
We’re proud to be a member of the Funeral Directors’ Association of New Zealand (FDANZ).
Membership provides families with peace of mind, knowing we:
- Promote quality, expertise, and integrity in the funeral profession.
- Support the ongoing training and education of funeral directors.
- Follow the FDANZ Rules of the Association.
- Adhere to their Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.
- Offer families access to an independent dispute resolution process.
Being part of FDANZ means we are committed to the highest standards of care and professionalism — values that Christchurch and North Canterbury families have trusted for generations.
Want to speak to a member of our team?
Whether you need urgent help or just want to start planning ahead, we’re here to listen.