In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Ngaio Davis, founder of KORU Cremation, whose Māori heritage and unconventional path from carpenter to funeral director are reshaping modern deathcare. Ngaio brings compassion, cultural wisdom, and environmental intention to an industry long dominated by sterile convention. We explore natural deathcare, green burial, and the transformative power of facing mortality with clarity, community, and courage.
Featuring
Ngaio Davis
Founder
KORU Cremations
Ngaio Davis is the founder and principal owner of KORU Cremation, a pioneering deathcare practice transforming end-of-life services. Drawing from her Māori heritage and unconventional background as a red seal carpenter, Ngaio has brought authenticity and innovation to the deathcare industry. After years in corporate funeral services, Ngaio established KORU to foster meaningful conversations around death and dying. Her practice combines traditional wisdom with modern approaches, offering compassionate, personalized ceremonies that honour life's final transition. She champions courageous dialogue about mortality while creating space for healing and connection.
Hosted by
Mo Dhaliwal
CEO
Skyrocket Digital
Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses.
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