In 2015 Nick was given the opportunity to work for a well known St Austell Funeral Directors, in 2017 Nick left to set up his own funeral home. Nick was keen to be open and clear about the costs and prices of funerals and was the first in the area to publish the cost of a funeral. Nick has been passionate that an affordable funeral can have all the dignity and respect of a more expensive funeral director.
Music still plays a big part in Nick's life and when not working he also enjoys getting away with the family in their caravan.
David Michael: Celebrant and Funeral Director
As a partner, David works across all areas of the funeral work.
David started life in St Austell before moving around and the family settled in Kingsand near Torpoint. David left school and worked in various fields of sales, before going to Oxford to train for ministry with the Church of England. Being ordained in 2003 David returned to St Blazey and worked in the parishes of St Blazey, Tywardreath, Lanlivery and Luxulyan. Before moving to Treverbyn as Parish priest also covering the Boscoppa area in St Austell.
Since November 2013 David has been working with many funeral directors as a celebrant and also through his work with St Joseph’s Mission working in the community.
David comes from a family of funeral directors both his Uncle Billy Philips and Cousin Jimmy James had their own Funeral Homes in South Wales. David’s first paid role from a funeral director was with Reg Oliver in Millbrook at the tender age of 16. David occasionally would help Roderick Wedlake when he needed help before his retirement.
The Team
Nick and David are supported by a loyal team, Hadyne, Rod, Ian and Percy.
Hadyne keeps the hearse looking clean and shiny and is usually found driving the hearse. Rod is often driving the family in the Limousine, while Ian and Percy are usually taking names, driving and assisting with taking loved ones into our care.
Each one of them will step in when needed as bearers and are an important part of our team to support our families.
Nick Jago: Funeral Director
Nick has lived in St Austell all his life going to Trinity Street, St Mewan and Poltair Schools. Growing up Nick's main interests were horses and music. On leaving school Nick worked for the Co-op in St Austell, before having several roles at Restormel Borough Council. For a time Nick ran a horse drawn wedding carriage business "Your Carriage Awaits." Nick went onto work in sales for the leisure industry.