Taylor & Forgie Funeral Directors

17/09/2025

Claire and Erecca had a lovely visit yesterday for 'Scone Time' where they presented on FAQs about Funerals and the industry in general. Lots of great questions and conversation. 😎
As it happens, Erecca and Claires favourite treat are scones! 🫶They were delicious!
If you are in the Williamstown or local area, consider joining the group for a social activity with interesting monthy presentations.
Thanks for having us!

11/09/2025

Today we went to the Men’s Pioneer Group at Williamstown to present on Adjusting to Lifestyle Changes.
This presentation covers a range of things like retirement, health setbacks, changing social circles, relationship breakdown and home relocation.
Together, we discussed the physical and mental challenges with strategies to adapt — understanding the normaility of the cycle, the rollercoaster of emotions, expected duration and how to also help a person who is epxeriencing loss or major change. Thank you for welcoming us and sharing your experiences!

07/09/2025

Today we pause to honour and remember all fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures. Father’s Day can be a time of joy and gratitude, or a day touched with sadness as we miss those no longer with us. Wherever you are today—in celebration, reflection, or remembrance—we invite you to take a moment to cherish a memory or share a story in their honour.

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04/09/2025

Today we had a visit from Funerals Australia , Edwina and Greg, to give us an orientation of version 2 of the Funeral Learning Hub.
This online learning tool is so valuable in keeping us at the forefront of information and training for the funeral industry. Being soley online means it has the flexibility to fit in to our schedule where we need it to.
Everyone at Taylor & Forgie Funeral Directors completes a minimum of 12 weeks of courses per year. In addition with version 2, there will now be podcasts, legal resources, subject fact sheets and even an Ai named ED that will assist us in gaining and utilising this knowledge to help families.
Thanks for visiting!

03/09/2025

Last night we welcomed the Angle Vale Scouts to Taylor & Forgie Funeral Directors and Northern Region Crematorium for a special tour.

It was a chance to share with them the history of our family business, explain the important role funerals play in honouring life, and answer their thoughtful questions about how we support families in our care.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with young people in our community and to help open conversations around life, loss and remembrance in a safe and respectful way.

02/09/2025

A moving tribute from the club and greater community for Peter ‘Chimpy’ Reichstein at todays service.

The stream of the service can be found here: https://www.taylorandforgie.com.au/notices-and-streams/?funeral=iivUW

01/09/2025

Over the weekend we were privileged to join the celebrations in Melbourne as the Australian Funeral Directors Association officially became Funerals Australia.

For 90 years, this organisation has been bringing together funeral professionals who are committed to caring for families with dignity, compassion and the highest standards.

As your local family-owned funeral directors here in Gawler, Taylor & Forgie Funeral Directors is proud to be part of this community of care. No matter where you are in Australia, it’s a reminder that funerals shouldn’t be left to just anyone — they should be entrusted to people with experience in all types of service and offerings.

25/08/2025

Thank you for trusting us, and for taking the time to share your experience. 🕊️

06/08/2025

Together, we are making an impact!
Through Northern Region Crematorium, this is the THIRD year of $50,000 being donated to fund medical research! Helping to save lives and improves outcomes for all Australians.
Every day, researchers supported by the Hospital Research Foundation ( ) are working on life-changing discoveries — from cancer to heart disease, dementia to mental health.

On 12th June 2025 was their annual Giving Day which raised $580,330.50!
https://hospitalresearch.org.au/givingday-thank-you/

01/08/2025

Today was Friday.

A day now special to a number of people. A day that we farewelled, honoured and remembered.

One of those places we did this is pictured here, at a cemetery in the Barossa. (Of course in between vineyards!)
A truely idyllic place to lay to rest a special lady that travelled a very long way to be here. A beautiful day where the sun shone on us and the many sunflowers that lay with her as a loving tribute.

Today may have been an ordinary day for you, but to many it is a special day and will be remembered long after.

Which is why we see everyday as special, as we only have one chance to do it right.

What does today mean to you?

31/07/2025

The next FREE Puzzle Book issue is here!

Louise & Sarah have been busy keeping their brains toasty this winter with a fresh edition of our FREE Puzzle Book – packed with crosswords, word searches, trivia and more!

It’s the perfect companion for chilly afternoons with a cuppa ☕️ and a blanket.
Pop in to grab your copy or if in the Gawler area message us and we’ll organise delivery for 25 or more.

Stay sharp, stay warm – and most of all, have fun!

02/06/2025

Today, we honoured the life of a man whose passion roared as loudly as his engines. Known for his love of burnout cars, it was only fitting that his pride and joy were displayed in our foyer — a tribute as bold and unique as he was.

It was a powerful reminder that saying goodbye doesn’t have to mean leaving someone’s spirit behind. Instead, we celebrated his life surrounded by what he loved most.

Rest in peace — your legacy lives on in every rev and roar.

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