First female funeral director in Croydon firm's 138 years
THIS woman has made history – by becoming a Croydon firm's first female funeral director in its 138-year history.
Diane Pink has joined the ranks at Rowland Brothers, which has been helping bereaved families in the area since 1873.
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Diane Pink
But in all that time the company has never had a woman funeral director – until now.
Diane will be based at the firm's Warlingham office, but offering support to families across the borough.
She claims she was Croydon's first female funeral director when she started out 23 years ago.
Diane said: "In the early days it was difficult working as a woman in such a traditionally male dominated industry.
"However, I am very proud to be in the profession, as it is very rewarding, and as a woman offering 'the gentle touch' comes naturally.
"It is an honour to meet people as strangers during their time of need, but leave them as friends."
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by nicecityboy
Tuesday, December 20 2011, 10:37AM
“My comment was in jest, I mean it's not the norm to see lady funeral directors that's all I meant. Didn't mean to offend the feminists amongst us (DianaFrance).”
by jdeee
Sunday, December 18 2011, 9:34AM
“Ms Pink looks great - she can take my measurements anytime ! At last a story in these pages without any scum in it. Bring on XMAS !”
by tbabygib
Saturday, December 17 2011, 5:48PM
“Ivor, I Know you like to Feed, So carry on if you please. What are doing for Xmas ? Staying there Or caming back to see Granny Shed? And Whats the weather like there?”
by Ivor_Shed
Saturday, December 17 2011, 4:52PM
“tbg - If we had to ignore the idiotic comments it would spoil the fun!”
by tbabygib
Saturday, December 17 2011, 4:07PM
“Diana, Well said, I Don't reply to his Idiotic comments anymore, Suggest you and anyone else with an ounce of brain, do the same.”
by msbloggs
Saturday, December 17 2011, 3:07PM
“Nicely said Diana.”
by DianaFrance
Saturday, December 17 2011, 2:21PM
“nicecityboy: Nurses deal with dying and consequently with dead people, usually performing the initial stages of preparation of the body. I can't see which of the next stages have to be performed by a man apart from carrying around a heavy box. In fact, discussing funeral plans would possibly be much easier for many bereaved people if a woman were in charge of the arrangements.
Are there any other jobs you think a woman can't do? Or do you just work in an office full of other clueless young men?”
by Ivor_Shed
Friday, December 16 2011, 5:24PM
“to be honest, once I'm dead I don't care!”
by Crease2000
Thursday, December 15 2011, 6:17PM
“She looks a bit like Julia McKenzie.”
by nicecityboy
Thursday, December 15 2011, 11:38AM
“Lol yes just doesn't look or feel right. Traditional man's job this one.”