Our Founder
 

John McKeon has always had a belief that across Society, the finality of death can be better celebrated.  John spent twenty years working in the not-for-profit sector where he initiated a funeral outlet.  From here, the vision of First Forest evolved.  John has tertiary qualifications, has worked extensively in the media and has lectured widely in Ethics and Social Capital.  He has presented to innumerable groups such as Human Resource Seminars and Aged Care Conferences.  If you would like John to address your workplace or Conference, email us on info@firstforest.net.auThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .  If he can, he would be delighted to do so. 

John’s all-embracing study of grief and loss, coupled with his communication skills, find him in demand as a Funeral Celebrant.  He has celebrated over 1,000 funerals and is honoured to lead people through the funeral service.  He has asked it be recorded here that he is happy to celebrate the funeral of anyone - however humble their circumstance.  Every individual is special and has their own story and John is honoured to be a part of that.  Dignity in Life, and Dignity in Death.