Our Team
Our team lives here, works here and cares deeply about this community.
Many of us have been with Fountains for years, and it’s our privilege to walk alongside you with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care.
Wendy Bygrave – Manager
Wendy is a qualified Funeral Director and proud mum to her son, Donovan.
She has been at Fountains for over 23 years and loves this life choice just as much today as she did when she first started. Wendy will always be grateful for the chance she was given to do work experience at Fountains and then the opportunity to join the Fountains Team some months later. For her, leading the team in Fountains name is a real privilege. What she loves most about her work is being there for people who need us at often very vulnerable times of their lives and having them trust us to care for the loved one they have lost. She also loves being able to support her team in their own work and life balance.
Ross Martin – Funeral Director
Ross has been a key part of the Fountains team for 15 years. He was drawn to this work following his own fathers’ death. Ross noticed when the funeral director came to see them, it felt like a huge weight was lifted from his and his family’s shoulders.
For Ross, being there to help families through one of the hardest times of their life is the most rewarding part of the job. In his spare time, he enjoys watching motorsports and spending good times with family and friends around in Patumahoe.
Brett Lake – Funeral Director / Bereavement Support
In 2012 Brett made a career change to funeral directing and hasn’t looked back. His Hospitality, Real Estate background and eye for detail enable him to utilise his natural abilities in working with people. Brett has a natural empathy for people and honoured to be involved in assisting families as they plan for the funeral service and celebrate the life of their loved one.
He spends quality time with family and friends and is a Big Buddy mentor for fatherless boys.
Anne Legg – Assistant Manager & Operations Manager
Anne joined the Foutains team in June 2025 stepping into the business as Assistant Manager and Operations Manager. She comes with a wealth or experience after 13 years as a Funeral Director in Auckland. She graduated with a Diploma in Funeral Directing in 2017. Anne has taken up the role as Assistant Manager from 2020.
Anne is a proud mum to her two children Bridie and Hadley, and during her spare time enjoys spending quality time with her husband Mike, her children, extended family and friends. She lives rurally with her family and their two fur children Duke (cat) and Tilly (dog). Anne feels very privileged to be able to help families at their most vulnerable time. She loves the fact that no two days are the same.
Bella – Chief Cuddly Cat
Bella walked into Fountains around 2008 and has been part of the fabric of the funeral home ever since. She’ll often turn up to offer a comforting cuddle to those who need one!
Bella has now retired to our Pukekohe Villa and still much loved by everyone.
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