Our People

Andrew Finney
Andrew is the third generation Finney to manage the family funeral business. He is involved in several community volunteer organisations including Rotary. Over the years Andrew has been a company director of the Australian Institute of Embalmers and an executive member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association. Andrew enjoys recreational fishing and boating, is married to Susan and they have two children.

Robert Finney
Robert, Andrew's brother is also actively invloved in the management of the family business. He has three children and is married to Judy. Robert is a keen yachtsman and, together with Judy, also runs a small farm.

Joanna Finney
Jo is Robert's daughter, a fourth generation Finney to be involved in the family business. She is currently studying Environmental Design at the Launceston University, as well as assisting, part-time on funerals and in the workshop.

Callum Finney
Callum is Andrew and Susan's son. He is studying Naval Architecture at A.M.C. He also assists on funerals and works in the coffin manufacturing division during semester breaks.

Simon Rice
Simon grew up in the Fingal Valley. He has a strong background in health care and is very much a people person. Simon now resides in Perth and enjoys camping, fine dining and keeping active. He has a great sense of humour.

Michael Papas
Michael is a New Zealander, but a long time resident of Tasmania. He is a talented artist and greatly appreciates Tasmania’s natural beauty and historical buildings. Michael's quiet and sincere manner is appreciated by the many families with whom he works.

Monica Keating
Monica is very much a caring community member. She and her husband, Stephen, have two children and are very proud grandparents of their grandson, Chey. Monica is a talented doll, teddy and quilt maker.

Mandy Millar
Mandy grew up in rural Tasmania and now resides in Launceston. She has great people skills. Mandy has four children, Sam, Ben, Tom and Kate, and two gorgeous grandchildren Ashton and George. Mandy enjoys walking, swimming and fine dining.

Lisa Power
Lisa has joined us with a strong customer service and retail background. She moved to Tasmania in 2005 after falling in love with the beauty of the state whilst on holidays. In her spare time Lisa enjoys meeting up with friends and spending time with her partner Darren.

Kevin Duffy
Kevin comes to the business from a background in restoration of antique furniture and is a very skilled craftsman. He is married to Alison, has two great children and enjoys family camping adventures.

Danny Shephard
Danny is a very multi-skilled person. He and his wife, Sarah, have a very cute and energetic young son, Jacob. Danny is also a great car enthusiast.
Glen Hartland
Glen has joined us from a strong hospitality and retail background. He has been in Tasmania for about 9 years. Glen and his wife Kelsey have two terrific young children. Family camping and fishing are favourite pastimes for Glen.

Mark Reid
Mark joined our business from a Nursing Home background. He is in charge of the Mortuary division and is passionate about the responsibilities to and care of family's loved ones. He is married to Lisa and has four lovely girls. In his spare time he enjoys fishing.

Leanne Young
Leanne is our refreshments co-ordinator. She grew up n the Launceston area and family and friends are important to her. Leanne, and husband Jamie, have three terrific boys. Leanne enjoys a variety of sports in her spare time.
The following staff members are available to assist you with any details concerning funeral arrangements:
- Andrew Finney
- Susan Finney — Prearrangements
- Michael Papas
- Monica Keating
- Mandy Millar
- Simon Rice
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