Our Team
E-ulogy are passionate about providing a professional and caring service. Our team have extensive experience in providing an excellent service to families, funeral directors and celebrants. We focus on making your memories perfect.
Grant Shaw
Director
Grant is the Founder and Director of E-ulogy. He has always worked in communications, first as a technician in the post office and later in driving the video conferencing market in New Zealand. Now Grant works to provide different kind of communication; one that lets families share memories and more during a difficult time. He is an established funeral celebrant who works in the wider Auckland area and occasionally the Waikato. Grant is able to combine technical and creative skills with care, empathy and respect.
In his spare time Grant enjoys playing guitar, fishing and spending time with his family & friends. Grant loves cats.
Phone: 021 227 4333
Darryl Halloran
Chapel Attendant and Health & Safety Manager
Darryl has worked for E-ulogy since December 2017 as Chapel Attendant and Health & Safety Manager. His previous careers have been in logistics, operations and general management, spanning almost 40 years. Darryl has proven experience in adding value to business brands such as Sony NZ, Repco, Harvey Norman, Americold and Restaurant Brands to name a few. In addition, he has a strong background in operational and financial management including accounts, purchasing, customer services, IT, distribution, HS&E and freight costing and management. Above all, Darryl is a positive, driven, proactive, trustworthy and dedicated individual that will always go the extra mile.
Darryl enjoys playing drums, listening to music and building models. Darryl loves cats.
Phone: 027 607 2786
Nina Yates
Chapel Attendant and Administration Manager
Nina has worked for E-ulogy since February 2018 as Chapel Attendant and Administration Manager. She has 5 years experience as an analyst programmer and over 11 years as an office manager. In the last 12 years Nina has been an Assistant Centre Manager at a residential outdoor activity centre covering staffing, budgets, customer service and front of house, with occassional assistance with archery, gorge walking and rescue boat duties. In addition, Nina has a background in accounts, payroll, health & safety, quality management, IT and customer service. She is an efficient, highly organised and logical person who is caring and sociable.
Nina plays hockey, enjoys the outdoors & boating, and spending time with family and friends. Nina loves cats.
Phone: 027 627 5719
Gemma Van Reemst
Chapel Attendant and Adminstrator
Gemma joined the E-ulogy team in March 2019 as a Chapel Attendant and Administrator. She has proven administration experience, working in real estate, logistics, education and hospitality. Her administration skills are combined with qualifications in Office Management, Maritime (Commercial Inshore Vessel Operations), Tourism & Hospitality, Property Management and is currently undertaking an editing and proofreading course. In addition, Gemma is passionate about providing the best service to families, funeral companies and celebrants.
Gemma has a passion for growing chillies and producing relishes and hot sauces (Gems Relishes and Sauces). Gemma loves cats.
Phone: 027 269 2274
Molly Gardiner
Graphic Designer
Molly is E-ulogy’s chief designer and uses her passion for art, compassion for families and technical knowledge to create E-ulogy’s memorial plaques. She has a Diploma in Graphic Design and a Certificate in Digital Media and Design.
In her spare time Molly loves to do artwork, read horror novels and collect 80’s vinyl. Molly loves cats.