Meet the Family
Sometimes it helps to be able to put a name to a face – especially if you only get to speak to us on the phone.
Barry & Carole (Mum & Dad) - Founders
Barry & Carole founded Dignity in 1992. Sadly Carole passed away in February 2014 after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for over 6 years. Barry, aged 82, who cared for Carole, passed away peacefully in October 2016 after battling pulmonary fibrosis. Despite his illness Barry continued to help Kevin run Dignity until the very end. It was Barry and Carole’s dedication and love for animals that led them to start Dignity. You can read more about why they started our pet crematorium here
Kevin - Owner
Kevin is Barry & Carole’s son. He began working at Dignity Pet Crematorium in 2001 and shares the same passion for animals as his parents and family. Over the years he has guided Dignity to several national awards for excellence of service and was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the University of Winchester for the way Dignity is run on an honest and ethical basis. He is also a Director of the Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria (APPCC) that strives to set standards and improve the service of pet cemeteries and crematoria in the UK and Europe. Kevin, his wife Estelle and sons South & Lincoln, have 1 cat (Louis) and a two Greek Rescue dogs called Brax and Willow.
PAULA - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Paula brings a wealth of experience to Dignity from her 35 years of being in the pet industry. Her role as Managing Director supports the growth of the business with new projects that Dignity has planned. Paula has had several horses over the years and previously competed in dressage.
Jaime - Cremation Technician
Jaime works full time at Dignity looking after the individual cremations and also helping with the driving. He joined Dignity in 2005 and lives with his family locally. He is originally from Portugal although he now calls England home!
ANNIE - OFFICE MANAGER
Annie manages the day to day running of the Dignity office, ensuring the team are all up to speed on training and procedures. Annie previously worked in a hospice so has experience with bereavement and managing people.
Customer Service Team
GEORGIA
Assistant Manager
CAROLINE
Team Leader
Emma
Jane
TAMMY
ESTELLE
Jenny
Laura
Judith
Katie
Fiona
KERRY
CATHERINE
SARAH
MARCUS
WENDY
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SUSANNAH
Admin & Accounts
Zara
Finance Director
Yvonne
Lynn
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SARAH G
Drivers
Kev
Stephen
DARREN
Michelle
Jonathan
Cremations
Will
Maurice - Gardener
Maurice has helped the family for many years. He can normally be found around the gardens and does a fabulous job of keeping the grounds maintained throughout the year.
Sue - Gardener