Funeral Partners appoints two new area development mangers
The news comes as both Emma Moore and Kylie Gourley have progressed with the company, and are now in charge of a significant number of funeral homes each
Funeral Partners has announced the promotion of Emma Moore and Kylie Gourley to the senior positions of area development manager in Northern Ireland.
The news comes as both Moore and Gourley have progressed with the company, and are now in charge of a significant number of funeral homes each.
As area development managers, they will be responsible for ensuring families receive “exceptional” service, and develop the homes they oversee through people management, business awareness and active community engagement.
Moore first became interested in the funeral industry following the death of her grandfather, which was carried out by Mulhollands Funeral Directors in Carrickfergus. She began working there as an arranger in 2010.
She said: “Mulhollands is now one of the branches I manage – so in some ways I have come full circle. I enjoy working with teams that have the families at the forefront of everything they do – they strive to provide the best service possible to grieving families, which makes me incredibly proud.
“The new role has enabled me to focus more on standards overall for the families, with support from our Funeral Managers. Funeral Partners have played a big role in my development, with support from senior management and HR.”
Meanwhile, Gourley started as a fleeting coordinator in 2016 where her responsibilities included co-ordinating funerals and allocating duties to team members. She also completed a qualification in strategic management and leadership last year.
Gourley added: “Stepping into a more strategic leadership role has been both exciting and challenging—balancing hands-on involvement with empowering teams, driving business growth across multiple locations, and ensuring consistency in service and standards.
“I have always felt extremely proud to work within the funeral sector and feel truly privileged to have worked alongside some of the most fantastic colleagues—both within our company and through the relationships I’ve built with other funeral directors. The dedication and passion within this profession continue to inspire me every day.”