Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors have taken the next step in their development program by the appointment of four new members to the board of the directors.

The new Board of directors will ensure we have a stable foundation for the next stage of our development in bringing first class funeral services to the communities we serve and creating an excellent work environment for those wishing to dedicate their lives to funeral service and the assistance of grieving families.

The new board members are Mark Spooner, Nicholas Redman and Shelley Hiller, bringing a wide range of expertise with previous experience ranging from business, finance and human resources.

Mark Spooner is a second-generation Funeral Director and served his apprenticeship with independent funeral directors from 1982. Prior to joining Rowland Brothers, Mark held management positions with Dignity, Funeralcare and Laurel Management across the Southwest/South East. His experience within Rowland Brothers includes four years as the Business development Manager for Rowland Brothers International and a year as General Manager at Rowland Brothers. Mark has been appointed Operations Director.

“I am very honoured to be representing the Rowland Brothers group on the board of directors. It has always been an ambition of mine to work for the respected company. I, and my fellow board members look forward to building on the solid foundations of the one hundred and forty nine years that Rowland Brothers have been established and take them into a successful future.”
– Mark Spooner

Nicholas Redman is an ACCA qualified accountant and joined the Rowland Brothers team in November 2018, after spending 13 years working in highly regarded accounting practices in London. Prior to his promotion to Finance Director, Nick was the finance manager for all areas of the Rowland Brothers Group. Nick also serves as a Trustee of the Rowland Brothers Foundation. Nick has been appointed Finance Director.

“I am delighted to be appointed to the board of directors of a company with a such a great history. The funeral industry is going through significant changes and Rowland Brothers is well placed to deal with those changes. The new board members and I all bring different experiences to the table to help the Rowland Brothers group continue to adapt and innovate.”
– Nick Redman

Shelley Hiller is a versatile and highly motivated Human Resources Director, with a wealth of international HR experience and employment legislation knowledge, and thirty years’ experience primarily in the professional services sector. An accomplished professional, Shelley is proficient in compliance with UK and international employment legislation, regulations and best practice in all aspects of staff management. She has been vital at Rowland Brothers as a trusted advisor to fellow directors and senior managers. Shelley has been appointed HR director.

“I’ve worked for Rowland Brothers for 11 years now and during that time I’ve always been extremely impressed with the empathy and care that each and every one of the various team members have shown to their families. I have full respect for the individual roles and for the service provided, which is often over and above their duties; all working together to bring a first class service to our local communities. I am delighted to have been offered a position on the Board and will continue to offer support, advice and guidance; and care for our professional employees.”
– Shelley Hiller

About Rowland Brothers Funeral Director

Rowland Brothers is a family-run firm of funeral directors that has been serving Croydon and the surrounding areas for 149 years. Their reputation for excellence in funeral direction and services is only matched by their dedication to delivering support and assistance to the communities of Croydon. As well as funeral services, they have set up a charitable foundation to support people who are suffering from bereavement and require counselling and financial support.

Media Contact:
Name: Stephen Rowland
Job Title: Managing Director
Email: steve@rowlandbrothers.com
Phone: 020 8684 1667
Website: https://rowlandbrothers.com/