Burke and Douglas Funerals

Burke and Douglas Funerals Personalising your loved one's farewell by arranging the funeral, explaining all options available and supporting you at this sensitive time.

Burke and Douglas Funerals is part of a network of funeral homes, cremation facilities and cemeteries owned by Propel Funeral Partners, which extends to all states of Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and New Zealand. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Propel Funeral Partners is one of the largest providers of funeral and related services in Australia and New Zealand. Burke and Douglas Funerals began operating in 2019 when Tamworth’s two oldest Funeral Homes merged together to create one large firm to care for our community. The business is now managed and run by Paul Brooks. We still boast the most caring, understanding and sympathetic staff who will carry out the wishes of our clients to the best of their ability. We are aware that we only get one chance to carry out the wishes of each client and with this in mind we attend to every arrangement and funeral in detail. We treat all our deceased with the utmost dignity and privacy, as though they were family. Burke and Douglas Funerals is a member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, an association which has represented professional funeral directors throughout Australia since 1935. The Australian Funeral Directors Association requires its members to abide by a code of ethics, designed to ensure quality premises, facilities and professional staff, thus ensuring the public a high standard of service. Our mortuary care is of the highest standard. We are completely open to all our customers, guiding them through the arranging process and informing them of costs and options involved. So continue with us and let us carry out yours and your loved ones wishes. Our phone will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In every goodbye, there lies the echo of a beautiful hello… a life once warmly welcomed, now gently honored.At Burke & D...
22/11/2025

In every goodbye, there lies the echo of a beautiful hello… a life once warmly welcomed, now gently honored.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe farewells are more than partings — they are reflections of love, laughter, and the countless cherished moments that made a life meaningful. We walk beside you with grace, dignity, and compassion, helping you celebrate the story that was, and the legacy that remains. 🌿🕊️

Because every memory deserves a respectful and heartfelt goodbye.

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Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Patricia Yeaman, better known as Betty.- Please no...
21/11/2025

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Patricia Yeaman, better known as Betty.

- Please note that this service will not be livestreamed -

In the quiet moments of farewell, we find the truest expressions of love and remembrance. At Burke & Douglas Funerals, w...
21/11/2025

In the quiet moments of farewell, we find the truest expressions of love and remembrance. At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe every life deserves a service as bold and beautiful as the Waratah — a symbol of strength, grace, and enduring memory.

Each goodbye is a sacred story. We’re here to honour it with dignity, compassion, and the care your loved one deserves. 🌺

Let their legacy bloom — vibrant, powerful, unforgettable.

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In the quiet majesty of the mountains, we find a sacred kind of stillness — the kind that listens, remembers, and holds ...
20/11/2025

In the quiet majesty of the mountains, we find a sacred kind of stillness — the kind that listens, remembers, and holds space for the stories of those who came before us.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand that every life leaves behind a legacy as enduring and powerful as these ancient peaks. With care, dignity, and deep respect, we help families honour those legacies with grace.

Because some farewells are not just goodbyes — they are tributes to a life well-lived, and a love that echoes beyond the horizon. ⛰️🕊️

In the quiet hush of evening, when the world softens and hearts pause, there’s a sacred stillness that reminds us: peace...
19/11/2025

In the quiet hush of evening, when the world softens and hearts pause, there’s a sacred stillness that reminds us: peace always finds its way home. 🌙🕊️

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe in honouring every life with grace, compassion, and a deep reverence for the love left behind. In those gentle moments after goodbye, we walk beside families—helping them find comfort, reflection, and the beauty in remembrance. 💐

Because every life deserves a farewell filled with warmth… and every soul, a peaceful journey forward.

There is a quiet kind of strength that doesn’t shout or demand attention — it simply walks beside us, steady and sure. J...
18/11/2025

There is a quiet kind of strength that doesn’t shout or demand attention — it simply walks beside us, steady and sure. Just like the gentle mare in this image, grace and healing often arrive on silent hooves, with patience, presence, and trust.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we honor the lives of those who lived with that same quiet courage. Their legacy doesn’t fade — it echoes in the hearts they touched, and the love they leave behind.

In every farewell, we walk beside you — with compassion, dignity, and care.

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Please see below the funeral arrangements for the Late Mr. Richard John Burt. ~Please note that this service will not be...
17/11/2025

Please see below the funeral arrangements for the Late Mr. Richard John Burt.

~Please note that this service will not be Livestreamed~

In life, there are moments that test the very core of who we are. And yet, somehow, through the silence of sorrow and th...
17/11/2025

In life, there are moments that test the very core of who we are. And yet, somehow, through the silence of sorrow and the weight of goodbye, we find the strength to smile. To remember. To love.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe there is a quiet courage in honoring a life well lived. A strength in choosing laughter through tears and holding onto the beauty of every cherished memory.

Because even in the stillness of grief, love speaks the loudest. 💛

📍 Serving Tamworth & the New England region with compassion, dignity, and respect.

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17/11/2025

📣 We’re Hiring – Funeral Arranger/Conductor
Full-Time | 38 Hours per Week

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and professional individual to join our team as a Funeral Arranger/Conductor.

About the Role:
This full-time position involves supporting families during some of their most difficult moments and ensuring every service is conducted with dignity and care. The successful applicant will be required to participate in the after-hours roster, so flexibility is essential.

What We’re Looking For:
✔ Physically fit and able to assist with all aspects of funeral service preparation and delivery
✔ Strong communication and organisational skills
✔ A caring, respectful, and professional manner
✔ Ability to work as part of a dedicated team
✔ Mature applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

If you’re someone who takes pride in supporting your community and can offer care with compassion, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 To apply, please send your resume to: paul@burkeanddouglas.com.au
📞 For more information, contact our office on 67653999.

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Among Tamworth’s gentle rolling hills, there lies a quiet wisdom — a reminder that life is a journey filled with moments...
15/11/2025

Among Tamworth’s gentle rolling hills, there lies a quiet wisdom — a reminder that life is a journey filled with moments of grace, strength, and reflection. Each step, each climb, tells a story. And when we reach the top, we find peace in knowing every path was walked with purpose.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we honour every life’s unique journey. With compassion, dignity, and care, we help families celebrate the beauty of a life well-lived.

Because every soul deserves a farewell as meaningful as the life they led. 🌿

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There are moments in life when words fall short… and in those moments, the quiet strength of friendship speaks loudest.A...
14/11/2025

There are moments in life when words fall short… and in those moments, the quiet strength of friendship speaks loudest.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand that friends are the family we choose — a gentle presence during our hardest goodbyes, and a source of warmth when the world feels cold. 🤝💛

Through grief, it is our chosen family that holds us up, reminds us of love, and brings light back into our hearts. Today, we honor those friendships that walk beside us in life and linger in our memories forever.

Remember — you don’t have to walk this road alone. 🌿

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45 Gunnedah Road
Tamworth, NSW
2340

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+61267653999

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Burke and Douglas Funerals began operating in 2019 when Tamworth's two oldest Funeral Homes merged together to create one large firm to care for our community. The business is now managed and run by Paul Brooks. We still boast the most caring, understanding and sympathetic staff who will carry out the wishes of our clients to the best of their ability. We are aware that we only get one chance to carry out the wishes of each client and with this in mind we attend to every arrangement and funeral in detail. We treat all our deceased with the utmost dignity and privacy, as though they were family.

Our mortuary care is of the highest standard. We are completely open to all our customers, guiding them through the arranging process and informing them of costs and options involved. So continue with us and let us carry out yours and your loved ones wishes. Our phone will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.