Managing Funeral Director

Having spent 36 years in the jewellery trade with EJ Gallichan and latterly Aurum Jewellers, Julian changed career and joined Maillards in as Managing Funeral Director.

A proven customer service operator, Julian and team are always on hand to answer questions and assist in all parts of funeral planning.

Funeral Director

Alicia started work in the Funeral Industry in 2001 in an administrative role before quickly progressing to help make up coffins and to embalm before being promoted to the role of Funeral Director.
Alicia is a qualified celebrant and officiates funerals that are personalised to reflect the deceased’s life and wishes.
At Maillards we talk about ‘Celebrating life’; Alicia likes to reflect on the time that people have had with their loved ones rather than focus on the time that they won’t have.
Alicia says, “This job and I go hand in hand; I couldn’t imagine doing anything else now. Being a funeral director enables me to guide, educate, support and be creative. It is a vocation that can be stressful, however is also hugely rewarding.”

Funeral Director

Simon joined Maillards Funeral Directors in late 2021, initially as a Mortuary Technician and soon started to attend funerals as a bearer and attendant. He gained his PSV licence in April 2022 so that he could offer further support and drive funeral cars, and in July 2022 was promoted to the position of Funeral Director.
Since that time Simon has firmly established himself as part of the team focusing on organising and directing funerals and providing compassionate advice and support to families and friends.

Funeral Director

Barney joined Maillards in 2024 following a long career within the Community and Social Services department at the hospital and latterly as an independent care provider.
Having originally trained and worked as a Mental Health Nurse, Barney continued to study throughout his career as he progressed into management and holds a Diploma in Professional Studies as well as a degree, but Barney’s undermining quality that shines through in this role is his empathy and understanding of people, coupled with a very calm demeanour.

Funeral Attendant

Mark, known to most as Woody is an integral part of the team. He manages all of the behind-the-scenes jobs such as customising coffins and making the crosses used as temporary grave markers.
Woody assists at most funerals and in the last year has started to prepare and manage some himself.
Mark is a qualified grave digger, however these days is used more as a consultant in this area.

Mortician & Funeral Attendant

Maria commenced work with Maillards in 2023 as a mortician and funeral assistant. She holds a PSV and regularly helps by driving funeral cars as well as from time to time the hearse. 

Administrator

Lalla’s main role at Maillards is on reception and is usually the first point of contact when people either call or come into the office.
More recently Lalla has taken on the responsibility of meeting families and guiding people through the process to write their ‘Lasting Wishes’.
Lalla helps out as a Funeral Attendant as and when required.