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Dean Weber
A more modern approach to farewelling loved ones is now available with local undertaker Dean Weber launching besoul Funerals in Warkworth.
He says the perfect funeral is one that is personalised to the life being remembered, so besoul has created a bright, open space overlooking hills and fields to the west of Gumfield Drive. The ability to seat 150 comfortably, a covered outdoor area and a catering kitchen on site enables families to create a memorial event to reflect and celebrate the life of their loved one in the way that suits them.
“We aim to bring a different perspective to the way funerals are seen,” he says. “The flexibility of our Magnolia room allows for personalisation on a grand scale. We want to spark people’s creativity and bring aspects of the life lived into the room, even physically bringing in favourite things, like a motorbike or golf clubs. Whatever their passion was, we can weave elements into the service.”
Dean says the word ‘funeral’ might bring up certain connotations or expectations, but that need not be the case.
“Everyone has a ‘soul’, whether you believe in an afterlife or not; it’s effectively the mark someone leaves behind. Whatever type of person they were, we can provide the information and advice that you need to create the perfect way to remember their life.”
Dean says that this planning doesn’t always have to happen once a person has passed away. “By putting some thought into what stories and moments of your life that you would like shared at your funeral – favourite jokes, poems, songs and any moments shared that your family and friends may not even have realised were important to you – you will be able to say goodbye the way that you want to.”
Dean says he is grateful to have been a part of planning many funerals in Warkworth and in the US, where he moved from 15 years ago. He lives locally with his wife, Karina, and children, Louie and Lilah.
