We love celebrating success by businesses in our community. One local North Shore business that has received a prestigious award recently is Forrest Funeral Services in Browns Bay. They have been part of the local community since 1978 – 43 years.
Forrest Funeral Services is part of the InvoCare Group and was one of three Australasian-wide business units nominated for the Accountability Award in the prestigious ‘One InvoCare Care Awards’ for 2020. Other finalists were from Victoria and Queensland in Australia.
When Channel Magazine visited Forrest Funeral Services Manager and Funeral Director Graeme Rodgers at their central Browns Bay location in April he was proudly displaying the trophy they picked up when the team attended the awards evening held at the QT Museum Hotel in Wellington.
Members of Forrest Funeral Services Team do important work with both the police and the coroner. The award recognised the work of team members Bruce and Wayne.
“It was the response to one of the call outs from the police and the subsequent handling of a difficult situation and the meaningful funeral arrangements that led to the family expressing their utmost appreciation. The management regarded the high level of support to the family through the entire process as worthy of submitting for consideration for the Care Awards.”
The One InvoCare Care Awards are held annually rewarding in the categories of Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence. Forrest Funeral Services won their award in the Accountability category.
Forrest Funeral Services in Browns Bay has a chapel that can seat up to 100 people and also a reception facility. The facilities have been completely refurbished with restful colours to provide a comfortable feel, with free-flowing space for catering after the funeral.
Forrest Funeral Services has a reputation for caring, and for professional staff and service – whether it be their funeral directors or support staff. They are passionate about giving families absolute assurance and peace of mind at what can be a very stressful time. As members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) they are pledged to uphold the highest professional standards.
Forrest Funeral Services (24 hour service) – 8 Glen Road, Browns Bay, Phone 09 479 5956.
Also at 39 Riverside Road, Orewa.
Visit: www.forrests.co.nz
