Meet the Team

Claire Wiltcher

Principal Funeral Director and In-House Life Celebrant

Claire joined Viner and Sons in 2020 as a bearer, qualifying as a Life Celebrant in 2021 and becoming their full time in house Celebrant in 2022.

Since losing both her parents very close together, Claire decided she wanted to work in the funeral industry so she could use her own experience to help others through difficult times. She is very passionate about the work she does and feels it is a huge honour to be able to help and support families.

Claire lives with her new husband, son and step-son and enjoys fitness, seeing friends and spending time at home with her family.

Jo Mears

Funeral Arranger

Jo joined Viner & Sons in February 2023. She has worked in the funeral industry for the past three years and grown up around the business as her family owned funeral homes. After Jo’s mother and grandmother passed away within two weeks of each other she decided that she wanted to put her people skills to good use. Jo is passionate about her job and wants to help families when they are at their most vulnerable. She feels honoured to work in the industry and feels enriched hearing about loved ones pasts.

Jo is a single mum with three older children who she adores. She loves spending time with her family and friends socializing and walking her pug.

Kerrie Nixon

Human Relations Leader & Funeral Arranger

Kerrie has been with the company for over 2 years now and has recently become our Human Relations Leader as well as being one of our main Funeral Arrangers.

Lana Wilson-Agate

Funeral Services Team Member

Lana joined Viner & Sons in June 2022 after most of her career was spent in mechanics. The loss of family members in recent years lead to the change in Lana’s career path where she has found the passion for making someone’s final journey a memorable and respectful one.

Lana lives at home with her wife and chihuahua and enjoys spending time travelling, go-karting and time with friends and family

Lyndsey Martin

Funeral Arranger

Having spent 15 years in Childcare and Early Years Education, Lyndsey decided to have a complete career change and joined Viner & Sons in March 2023. Lyndsey enjoys the fact that no two days are the same and feels privileged that she gets to help families achieve their wishes for their loved ones.

Lyndsey enjoys spending time with family and friends.