Our Team
Kenneth Keegan - Independent Funeral Directors, Paisley, Johnstone and Renfrewshire
With our vast knowledge and experience allied to our meticulous attention to detail, Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors endeavour to meet the needs of our clients and strive to provide excellence in all aspects of our service
Our funeral directors, qualified to diploma level, will take care of all aspects of arrangements.
Kenneth Keegan Adv Dip FD
Director and Funeral Director
I started in the funeral profession in November 2005 as a trainee Funeral Director gaining my advance diploma in August 2006. After working for large national funeral directors for ten years, I decided that opening my own business was the best way I could serve my clients and their loved ones. In August 2014 I opened Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors.I passionately believe families and their loved one’s should be our top priority. That all bereaved families deserve a local funeral director who can offer flexibility in all aspects of the service they provide, allowing arrangements to be tailored to their personal wishes at an affordable cost.
I am married to Kelly and have two boys, Blair and Rory. We also have our dog Annie who is a Poodle/Maltese cross.
In my spare time I enjoy watching any sports. Taking my sons to their many sports clubs including Football and Tennis and going for long walks with the family. I enjoy travelling and visiting the many beautiful places to see in Scotland.
Graeme Bassy Dip FD
Principal Funeral Director
I have worked within the funeral profession for over 20 years. During period this I have attained training/qualifications through the National Association of Funeral Directors and the British Institute of Embalmers.I take great pride in helping families through one of the most difficult times of their lives and always strive to do my best to ensure their loved one receives a tribute befitting of them.
I am a proud father to my 2 grown up children and currently live in Paisley with my Partner and her Son. In my spare time I enjoy fishing, football, movies and listening to music.
Gordon Powrie Adv Dip FD
Funeral Director
I am a very experienced local funeral director serving our community with over 18 years’ experience with an Advanced Diploma in Funeral Directing. I am very passionate and committed to every family who come into our care ensuring they are given the professional service they deserve for their loved one and I will personally go the extra mile for them. I am married to Catherine a local schoolteacher in Renfrewshire. Previously I have served in the British Army with the Royal Engineers and I am proud member of our local British Legion in Renfrew Road Paisley and as a volunteer with the charity Erskine. Hobbies and Interests include Bowls, Football, Rugby & Travel.
Mark Sutherland Dip FD
Funeral Director
I joined the team at Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors in May 2020. I have worked in the funeral profession for 18 years with 13 of those years working in crematoria. I am committed to supporting families in the local community, giving them a compassionate and caring service for their loved ones in their most difficult of times. I am a loving and proud dad to 6 children whom I enjoy spending quality time with. I like to spend time keeping active with outdoor activities, running, cycling and hill walking. I also like going to the cinema, listening to music and watching football.
Stephen McShane Dip FD
Funeral Director
I have been in the funeral profession for five years having originally been a ‘Funeral Celebrant’ and have now joined Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors as a Funeral Director. Prior to this, I had a wealth of customer service and management experience in the retail, leisure and recruitment industries. I take great pride in providing the best care I can give families at their most vulnerable time and consider it a privilege to assist them to lay their loved ones to rest. I have lived in Paisley most of my life and I am the Secretary of my Bowling Club where I enjoy playing as often as possible. I am also an avid football supporter and enjoy photography and reading.
Stefanie Dick
Funeral Director
Having obtained my degree in Event Management at the University of the West of Scotland and spending some time in the hospitality industry as a Wedding coordinator; I knew my heart was always in the Funeral profession. Having worked in the funeral profession for the past three years as a Funeral Director in the wider Glasgow area, I was delighted to be given the opportunity to join the team at Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors. I live locally with my husband Iain and our three wonderful children, Josh, Zoë & Brodie, so I am very much looking forward to serving the local community as a Funeral Director. Taking care of those at one of the most challenging times they may face, while making sure their loved one's lives are celebrated in the best possible way will be my privilege. When I’m not taxi service to the kid's various clubs and activities, I love getting out walking or spending time enjoying good food with family and friends.
Alexander Stewart
Funeral Service Operative (FSO)
I worked previously as Catering Manager within various Oil Rigs in the North Sea for just over 23 years. I have a wealth of experience managing teams and ensuring everything is done right first time. I started with Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors 6 years ago and enjoy the role assisting the funeral directors to ensure funerals we are entrusted with go perfectly. The job role is varied and no two days are the same. I’ve been married to Lilian for 41 years. We have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren which keep us occupied. I enjoy playing dominoes and watching football. I also have two dogs which I enjoy taking walks in and around town.
Philip Lynch
Funeral Service Operative (FSO)
I joined the team in April 2022 having previously worked as a clinical waste driver with the NHS. After some thought, I decided I wished to change my career path and began thinking about the funeral profession. I made some enquiries and was given the opportunity here at Kenneth Keegan Independent Funeral Directors. I live in Johnstone with my partner Kirsty and I’m a very proud dad to my daughter Darcie. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, going fishing, metal detecting and I also modify cars.
Janice Keenan
Funeral Administrator
I am a Funeral Administrator at Kenneth Keegan funeral directors; I joined the team in March 2021. I previously worked at Renfrewshire Council for 21 years which gave me a wealth of knowledge and experience in customer service. I was born in Paisley in the North end of town, I live in Paisley with my husband James. We have three children and three lovely grandchildren. I enjoy holidays and spending time with my family and friends.