Walker Family Funerals Perth

29/10/2025

Supporting Young People Through Su***de Loss 💛
Supporting a young person after su***de loss is never easy. It’s one of the hardest journeys a family can face — but no one should have to walk it alone.

There are incredible grief support organisations and counsellors ready to stand beside families during this time.

Anglicare WA are hosting a free workshop next Thursday in Leederville, offering guidance for parents and carers who are supporting young people after su***de loss.

This compassionate and practical session will explore:
💬 Understanding su***de bereavement in young people
🗣️ How to talk with young people about su***de
💛 Recognising signs of grief
🌱 Practical strategies to support them as they move forward

If you know someone who could use this support, please share or encourage them to register. Every bit of understanding helps a young person feel less alone.

Join us for a practical and supportive workshop designed to help parents and carers navigate supporting a young person after su***de loss.

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

🌿 Talking to Children About Death
One of the most common questions we hear from families is — “Should my child be involved when someone dies?”
It’s a deeply personal question, and one that doesn’t come with a simple answer.

When making decisions for our children — what they eat, how they learn, or how much screen time they have — we often forget another vital topic: how we talk about death.
Loss can come in many forms and often without warning — the death of a pet, a grandparent, or even an infant. In those moments, it’s natural to wonder what’s right for your child. Should they attend the funeral? Should they see the person who has died?

At Walker Family Funerals, we believe conversations about death should be approached with the same openness and care we give to other parts of life. When we avoid talking about death, we leave children to fill in the blanks with their own imagination — and that can sometimes make it scarier than it really is.
Every child is different. Some want to ask questions, others simply want to be close.

Opening the door to these conversations early — through storybooks, gentle chats, or even films that explore loss — helps build emotional understanding and resilience.
For many families, a pet’s passing is a child’s first experience with death. As painful as it can be, it’s also an opportunity to show them what love, grief, and remembrance can look like within your family.

Simple rituals — wrapping their pet in a blanket, placing flowers, or creating a small memorial — help children understand that death is a natural part of life, not something to be feared.
We’ve seen time and again that children are more capable than we often give them credit for. They can express what feels right for them — whether that’s seeing their loved one, helping to say goodbye, or sitting quietly nearby.

So, walk with them. Sit with them. Cry with them.
Let them see that grief is love expressed differently.
When we allow honesty, gentleness, and love to lead the way, we give our children the gift of understanding that death, while painful, is also a part of the human experience.

24/10/2025

What if we transformed the way we say goodbye, infusing it with the vibrancy and individuality of the person being honored? By embracing their essence, we can craft a farewell that not only celebrates their life but also leaves a lasting impact on those who loved them.

15/10/2025

Shout out to the women relearning to trust themselves.
To the ones working in male-dominated industries, carving themselves out of the patriarchy box with grace, grit, and vision.
Can we own property and vote? ✅
Can we carry a coffin? ✅
Can we start a business in a male-dominated field and stay deeply feminine? ✅ Absolutely.
Funerals are sacred spaces — places to be held, nurtured, honoured, and respected.
I believe men can do this beautifully.
But I also know so many women who were born for this work.
So why are so many men still the ones owning these companies?
Side note: I’m also learning to look after my own property — and yes, I finally taught myself to mow the lawn after living on acreage for eight years. 🌿
It’s funny how something so simple can feel so symbolic.
Part of my reclaiming — one mow at a time. I got this. 💪

05/10/2025

Is there room in the death care industry for a service that blends deep spiritual reverence, raw feminist energy, and unapologetic authenticity?
We think so.

Walker Family Funerals is stepping forward to offer an alternative unlike anything Perth has seen before. We’re bringing people home — into community spaces, into comfort, and into ceremonies that feel like you. No rushed schedules. No cookie-cutter services. Just genuine care and time to honour your story.

We understand grief. We understand nurturing. And we know that every person deserves an end-of-life celebration that reflects their own vibe, style, and spirit.

After years of service, we know real change only happens when the community moves together. We’ve been finding our people — those who share our values, our standards, and our heart for genuine care.
This photoshoot was a collaboration with some of our favourite Perth creatives:
✨ Joleen Watson Celebrant
📸 Bingemann photography
💐 Polka for the stunning florals

Featuring our pride and joy, Black Betty — our Cadillac hearse with serious soul.

30/09/2025

Free talk on human body composting happening tonight at 6:30pm

2/2 Carson rd Malaga
Carpark and entrance faces Alexander drive

28/09/2025

✨ A happy ending to share…
Did you know that pacemakers can be donated?
A few weeks ago, a beautiful man passed away unexpectedly. As funeral directors, we carefully ask about pacemakers on paperwork, as they must be removed before cremation. In this case, his family asked if the pacemaker could be returned, after hearing that a local vet was seeking one.
Meet Biscuit, a 7-year-old golden retriever with an underdeveloped AV node in her heart. The donated pacemaker/defibrillator turned out to be exactly what she needed. Remarkably, the manufacturer’s monitoring software could be adapted for animals. While many human devices wouldn’t work for pets, this one did.
Now Biscuit has a second chance at life. And for the late pacemaker owner’s family, it brings comfort knowing that his pacemaker went on to give life to a dog he would have adored.
Perhaps this can open doors for more animals in need. 🐾❤️

26/09/2025

We’ve had that honour of knowing this charismatic gentlemen for decades and to walk beside him on his voluntary assisted dying journey.

John was born in Guernsey and had made Perth his home. He loved Australian bushland, particularly the stunning Carnabys. He wanted to leave behind a legacy for wildlife as part of his final wishes so he contacted Carnaby’s Crusaders.

These images bring us so much joy. Thank you for sharing them.
Fly free dearest John.

16/09/2025

If ever there’s a time to be real, it’s the final write up.

Have you even thought of one paragraph that best describes you?

The power of writing your own final chapter - or having your loved ones fulfill telling the world who you are with full hearts. Home funerals offer laughter, community, and yes: exploding into glitter and bats.