Last month Brian and Pamela welcomed Kellie Harrison to the team at Brian Darth Funeral Services.
Kellie has moved to Stratford from New Plymouth, and was a qualified beauty therapist by trade originally. Kellie also previously owned the beauty salon Lash Amore.
She says she always had the plan to become a funeral director and embalmer and now her goal is being realised.
Kellie has two children, Jadea-Lee (11) and Kayden (9) and now lives in Stratford. She made the move in May this year and says while she is finding it colder down here, she loves the community spirit in Stratford.
Pamela says since Kellie started her new role in June, she has seamlessly fitted into it and her position with the team.