At Howick Funeral Home, we understand the importance of trust and compassion during life’s most delicate moments. Since our establishment in 1992 by founders Vernon Warren and Michael Rowe, we’ve proudly served the Howick community and throughout Auckland.
Our story took a significant step forward when Robert and Robyn bought into the company in 2014, bringing over 40 years of experience in funeral services. Located at 35 Wellington Street, we offer funeral services to Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Botany Downs, Flat Bush, Whitford, Beachlands, Maraetai and throughout Auckland.
With our fully licensed, on-site mortuary, we can ensure all care is handled locally. We are honoured to support families of all religions and ethnicities, always listening closely to their wishes to create meaningful, heartfelt farewells.
As Robert says “it’s a privilege to guide families during such emotional times. We keep the values I was taught from the start—reverence, dignity, and respect—not just for the family, but also for the special person they’ve lost.”
I was born in Parnell and grew up in Mangere Bridge.
I have more than four decades of experience in the funeral profession having started my career in 1980 at C.H. Barker Ltd in Onehunga.
We have lived in Howick since 1996.
My wife, Robyn, works for a local international company and we have three sons. All three of our boys attended Sacred Heart College in Glendowie and have played sports for their local club. They have all represented New Zealand in their chosen sport of baseball.
We have 3 Grandchildren, one Grandson and Granddaughter now living in Perth Australia, and one Grandson living in Beachlands.
I was born in Auckland and raised in Westmere. I have lived and worked in the Eastern Bays and Eastern Suburbs areas of Auckland for the past 30 years. I have had a variety of occupations, including Police Officer, Truck Driver and Business Owner prior to entering the funeral service in 2008.
I am a qualified funeral director, having obtained the National Certificate in Funeral Directing in 2011. It is a pleasure meeting and assisting families. Because arranging a funeral can often be a daunting experience I endeavour to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.
I am married to Lee and we have three sons and a daughter who are currently living in various parts of the world. Outside of work I do my best to keep fit and enjoy tennis, golf and cycling.
Vernon Warren and Michael Rowe founded the company in 1992
In Selwyn Road Howick
I Started at C H Barker Ltd Onehunga April 1980 then to Epsom Worked for Onehunga Borough Council and Auckland City Council for 5 years initially as Sexton at Waikaraka Park then Contracts Manager Supervisor 4 1/2 years. From 2000 to 2014 as Locum FD Embalmer in Auckland Hibiscus Coast and Whangarei.
Howick Funeral Home was established 1992 in Selwyn Road Howick.
Existing property was bought in Late 2000 and commenced in Early 2001 in 35 Wellington Street Howick which was the State Insurance Building.
Being able to listen, understand and carry out the wishes of the families we care for - all religions and ethnicities.
To have empathy and understanding to be able to put families at ease at a time generally of very mixed emotions.
It is very important the have the trust of the family as you are caring for the very special person in their lives.
I has always been and always will be a Privilege to care for the families.
We are locally owned and operated. Robyn and I live in Howick.
All preparation is completed on sight with a licenced Mortuary.
Keep the values taught to me from the start Reverence Dignity and Respect for the family and the the person who has passed away.
Rob: I like most sports - Motorsport Speedway Rugby Rugby League Baseball Local and Overseas - Car Toy and spending as much time with family and grand children.
Kevin: Tennis Golf Cycling and family.
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