People you can depend on to go the extra mile

At Vospers, our funeral directors are very much part of the community and are passionate about providing a professional and caring service.

To find out more about the extra care our team offers, please phone (06) 759 0912.

Bruce Hanrahan

Manager Bruce Hanrahan has worked for Vospers for 22 years becoming fully qualified in all aspects of the profession. Bruce is married to Bronwyn who also works part-time at Vospers. They have two children and together are involved in a number of community groups. In his spare time Bruce enjoys caravanning, travelling, kayaking and has recently restored his second MG sports car. Bruce was one of the first recipients of the National Diploma of Funeral Services, the award recognised by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as the national standard for the funeral profession.

 

Andrew King

Funeral director Andrew King is Taranaki born and bred and lives there with his wife Robyn and two teenagers. Andrew is actively involved in the St Joseph’s church and has worked for over 25 years in the advertising industry including in the creative department of the Taranaki Daily News. Away from Vospers he plays representative badminton for Taranaki, enjoys walking and gardening and summer holidays at Opunake Beach.

 

Kirsty Mehrtens

Kirsty Mehrtens comes to funeral directing after a retail background, previously owning her own floristry business in New Plymouth. She is married to Scott, has two teenage children and a cat named Nia. In her spare time, Kirsty enjoys relaxing and taking time out with a great cappuccino. As a 'part-time' exerciser, she enjoys walking and over the summer is part of the Vospers 'social bowls' team.

 

Bruno Egli

Funeral director Bruno Egli joined Vospers in 2000 after 20 years as a minister in the Methodist Church. He was minister at Bell Block, New Plymouth for some years before being transferred to Hastings. Bruno and his wife Kathi returned to New Plymouth to be closer to their grandchildren. A mechanical engineer by trade Bruno has brought many practical skills to the company. Bruno is also Vospers Bereavement Support person, planning and overseeing our Memorial Service each year.

 

Paula Shaw

Registered Nurse Paula Shaw has worked for several years in hospitals around New Zealand and Australia, and joins the team at Vospers after completing her O.E. As a true 'Taranaki Girl' she enjoys fishing, travelling, camping, arts and crafts. Paula and her partner Jay, a builder, own a cat named Pippa and enjoy keeping up thier fruit and vegie garden.

 

Bronwyn Hanrahan

Married to Bruce, Bronwyn has had a long association with the company assisting in various roles over many years. Trained in accounting and data entry Bronwyn worked for several local accountants before working as programme administrator with the Taranaki Educare Training Trust. Over recent years Bronwyn has continued with studies and is now involved in tutoring as well as managerial duties for the programme.

 

Dart MacLachlan

Dart has worked in the funeral industry for over ten years in Australia and New Zealand. He has a broad range of interests, with a double degree in Japanese and International Business, he is also an accomplished piper, playing the bag pipes regularly on a Friday afternoon in the grounds of Vospers Funeral Home. Dart has a fox terrier called Chyna, and in his spare time enjoys going to the gym.