MILSTED - Key Persons


Darren West

Retired photographer for the RAF and Graphic Designer. Darren is a keen runner in the Harrogate Harriers and has completed 52 half marathons raising £5500.00 for the Martin House Children's Hospital. Darren has worked with us for over 8 years, in his spare time he enjoys running with his three Dalmatian dogs.

George Burton

A retired Staff Sergeant in the Royal Signals and was an active member of the PeaceKeeper force in Northern Ireland. George has been working with us for over 12 years and works well as part of the team.

James Smithson

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director
James has joined our team and has 6 years experience as a Funeral Director in the Harrogate and surrounding area . Since James has been with us he has worked very hard and has proved to be a valuable member of our team . He has a vast extent of knowledge within the funeral industry and is well known . In his spare time James enjoys local heritage sites.

Paul Render

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director
  • Relief Funeral Director, Driver & Bearer
  • Station Officer
Paul is a retired Station Officer for the fire-brigade having served over 35 years in the service. In his younger days, Paul was a keen footballer having played for Harrogate Railway for 17 years. Paul has worked with Neil & Sonya for over 8 years and is considered to be a valued member of our team.