Our Team at H Parsons Funeral Directors
Caring people supporting families across the Illawarra and the Shoalhaven
The team at H Parsons Funeral Directors brings experience, professionalism and care to every role. Supporting families across the Illawarra and the Shoalhaven, from our chapels in Wollongong, Nowra, Kiama, Warilla, Bulli, Wandandian, and Dapto. Our exceptional local teams provide families with clear guidance, practical support and dignified service at every stage.
We take the time to care, meaning families are supported by experienced local funeral directors and qualified mortuary professionals, with the same level of guidance and professionalism across every location.
REASSURANCE
You will be supported every step of the way
Meeting a funeral director for the first time can feel unfamiliar. It is normal to feel unsure about what will happen next or what decisions need to be made.
Our team is here to guide you with care and clarity. We take the time to listen, explain what to expect and support you through each step so the process feels manageable and well supported.
A clear and supportive team structure
Understanding who does what can help reduce uncertainty. At H Parsons, every person you encounter is an employee of the business and is involved in caring for your loved one with professionalism and respect.
Funeral Directors
Your funeral director will meet with you to guide the arrangement process, explain options clearly and support the families throughout the entire service with H Parsons.
Administration Team
Our administration team supports documentation, coordination and communication, ensuring arrangements progress smoothly and clearly.
Support and Mortuary Team
Our support team includes funeral assistants, drivers, AV specialists and experienced, qualified mortuary professionals who care for your loved one with skill, attention and dignity. They work closely with funeral directors to maintain professional standards at every stage.
A message from Alan Parsons
H Parsons has supported families across the NSW South Coast for generations, and care remains at the heart of everything we do.
I grew up alongside the family funeral home and returned to H Parsons as a funeral director at a young age, learning the profession under the guidance of my father. That experience shaped my understanding of the importance of professionalism, training and respect in funeral care.
Today, I am proud of the team we have in place and the standard of care they provide. We continue to invest in best practice training, contemporary facilities and technology, while remaining committed to personalised and dignified service for every family.
It is especially meaningful to see my son Anthony now working alongside me as the fifth generation of the Parsons family, continuing a long standing commitment to locally owned and operated funeral care.
Our Team
The people behind the service
H Parsons employs more than 80 local staff across funeral operations, administration, mortuary care, crematorium services and catering.
Our team is structured across key areas, with each group working together to support families with dignity, respect and professionalism.
Senior Leadership Team
Alan Parsons
Managing Director
Anthony Parsons
General Manager
Marina Di Leva
Operations Manager
Shane Chapman
Administration and Customer Service Manager
Jenny Brown
Head of Marketing
Funeral Directors
Hayden Bowmaker
Funeral Director
Dayle Cohen
Funeral Director
Aeron D’Arcy
Funeral Director
Jayden Aveiro
Funeral Director
Peter Rowe
Funeral Director
Georgia Hazeldene
Funeral Director
Sascha Fleming
Funeral Director
Barry Ryan
Funeral Director
Kirstin McDonald
Funeral Director
Ness Bowmaker
Funeral Director
Christopher Stokes
Funeral Director
Amber Morgan
Funeral Director
David Farrugia
Funeral Director
Lette Echano
Funeral Director
Customer Care Team
Mariana Belo
Customer Service
Kimberley Davies
Funeral Plan Specialist
Danielle Caitens
Customer Service
Julianne Lockhart
Customer Service
Vicki Lewis
Customer Service
Kathleen Craig
Accounts
Mortuary Team Members
Luan Murray FAIE MBIE
Mortuary Manager
Patricia Salter
Mortuary Technician
Connah Pont
Mortuary Technician
Testimonials
What families say about our team
Families often speak about the care, professionalism and guidance provided by the H Parsons team during a difficult time.
Support from a local team when you are ready
If you need to arrange a funeral, our team is here to guide you through the next steps clearly. If you are planning ahead, we are available to talk through your options and answer questions.