You will find below details of all of our team members and their roles at Clyde Coast and Garnock Valley Crematorium
Meet Our Team
Philip is a kind and approachable man who has spent his whole career assisting families and communities deal with bereavement. He grew up, was educated and has spent most of his adult life in Largs. He has previously run both Greenock and Masonhill, Ayr Crematoria. He has reached the highest levels of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) having been elected National President in 2005 and Chairman in 2008. Some years ago, Philip led Masonhill to the ‘Best Crematorium in the UK’ award.
Jennifer is from the Isle of Cumbrae and has spent all her adult life in the Clyde Coast and Garnock Valley. She is empathetic and caring and well suited to assisting the bereaved at this, most difficult of times. Her life experiences and professional background ensure that families receive the highest standards of care.
Jennifer is a Member of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, the Bereavement Industry’s Professional Body, and having attained the ICCM Diploma, the only industry recognised qualification with Honours, was awarded the coveted Eickhoff Medal for outstanding achievement in her studies.
She is a fully qualified Cremator Technician and was the sole recipient in 2019 of the Industry’s prestigious Wesley Award for Outstanding Service to the Crematorium and Cemetery Service.
Murray is originally from Millport and is part of the much-needed new generation of younger people working within funeralcare. He is a kind, thoughtful and mature individual, which are the essential qualities required when serving and caring for bereaved families.
Murray’s role at the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium is varied and involves working closely with our funeral director partners and colleagues on service arrangements, alongside helping to look after our extensive gardens and grounds.
Murray has also successfully completed a number of important and in-depth professional and technical qualifications, including being a fully qualified Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) Cremator Technician.
