Having been raised in the funeral industry, I began working actively in the funeral industry from 14 years of age. From my experiences, I have sought solutions to tangihanga and provided in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry, and the challenges families face. I attribute my passion for the industry to my father, Tom Murray Jnr. He is recognised as the first Māori to work in the funeral industry and first Māori to own and operate a funeral home in New Zealand.