17/03/2026
John Drennan - Funeral Director
Originally from Ireland, John met his Kiwi wife while they were both living and working in Limerick. Having lived together in Ireland for almost a decade, the death of his father-in-law back in Whanganui prompted an eventual family move back to New Zealand.
John has worked in many and varied fields previously, however the death of his own Father and brother-in-law a few years ago stopped him in his tracks, and he began to ask the bigger questions about life, death and bereavement. Those experiences opened up deeper questions about life, grief, and the ways we care for one another during times of loss. These questions set him on a path toward work that felt more meaningful and grounded in compassion.
John’s main interest is in people and their stories - and to that end he has, in the past, worked and studied in the areas of sociology, music, history and science. As a Funeral Director, he is grateful to bring empathy, steadiness, and respect to every family he serves, guiding them with care through life’s most tender moments.
Want to know more about John? Please call us and we can arrange a time to chat - (04) 385 0745.
