Adamstown, NSW

Meet Louise.

Louise has been a Funeral Director for four years. Prior to starting her journey in the industry, she worked in event management and was at one stage on the career path to be a professional chef. Louise has a strong background in organising and logistics when it comes to coordinating, planning and arranging events.

What do you like about being a funeral arranger?
After experiencing my own personal effects of the loss of loved ones and combined with my innate sense of needing to work within roles that incorporate a strong sense of purpose, its has lead me to working in end of life industries. This has lead me into the profound situation of being able to assist grieving families and comfort them in times of having to navigate the difficult path of funeral planning. 

What do you like about your local area?

I am not a native Novocastrian but in many ways, I feel like I am. I grew up in inner city Sydney and moved to Newcastle 4 years ago. It feels very familiar to where I grew up in what once was, the wonderful working-class inner city of Sydney. Newcastle has everything I love. Beautiful federation architecture, a working-class history, lush gardens with high rainfall and the loveliest beaches. 

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I am passionate about interior design, cooking and entertaining, animal welfare and working within my local community.

What’s one thing people don’t know about you?
I am actually quite shy and prefer to take a back seat and to be  firmly away from the spotlight. At 6 feet tall this is often a surprise to people!  It is always my aim to remain humble and appreciative of the small things in life.

I spent many years of my younger life committed to travelling and understanding the world around me. My favourite places have been Israel, Turkey, Hanoi and the east coast of North America. I have also lived in France, the United Kingdom and New York.

Do you speak any other languages?
I speak some French and Maori.