About us

First Avenue Funeral Home is an established funeral home started in 1992 by our director, Prue Gillespie. We are a dedicated team committed to being of service to our community. This is a difficult time for our families and we have listened and learnt to assist our families as best we can.  We service the Eastern Cape, are close to the hospitals and the crematorium. Our professional staff carefully guide proceedings to ensure a dignified service. We help families across South Africa and abroad using live-streaming from our lovely chapel at First Avenue, as well the churches, halls and other venues. We are honoured to serve.

Our Staff

Our experienced staff are caring and compassionate, and strive to assist our families throughout this difficult time.

Prue Gillespie

Funeral Arranger / Policies

Sue Gillespie

Manager

Marzelle Grobbelaar

Funeral Arranger and Accounts

Yolande Erasmus

Funeral Arranger and Accounts

Pierre Potter

Funeral Director / Memorial work

Jane Brits

Public Relations & Funeral Arranger

Charl Wolmarans

Funeral Director / Claims

Thembani

Security guard

Melissa Martin

Accounts and Funeral Arranging

Tuli

Cleaning and Teas