Marissa has been in the funeral industry since 2010, beginning her career as an embalmer after wanting to join the industry from a young age. She is a qualified funeral director and embalmer. Marissa was born and brought up in Pukekohe and now lives in Bombay with her husband Vaughan, son Zac and daughter Lyla. After working in Auckland City, Marissa took the opportunity to join Grahams Funerals in 2016 where she is now able to work in the community she knows well. She feels grateful to be a part of the Franklin area and support families during their most vulnerable times. As the General Manager she is honoured to be able to lead the team, and continue to maintain the high standards, values and excellent service that Grahams Funeral Services has always provided to the community.