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.

A little order today can bring a great deal of peace tomorrow.Life has a way of moving forward, steady and certain. And ...
20/02/2026

A little order today can bring a great deal of peace tomorrow.

Life has a way of moving forward, steady and certain. And while we cannot always choose the timing of life’s turning points, we can choose to prepare for them. When arrangements are made in advance, families are given something priceless. Clarity. Confidence. Calm in the midst of sorrow.

Prearranging your funeral is not about dwelling on the end. It is about easing the path for those you love. It is about making sure your wishes are known and your family is free to grieve without the weight of difficult decisions.

At Burke and Douglas Funerals, we walk beside you with quiet care and understanding, helping you get your ducks in a row so that when the time comes, everything is gently in place.

A simple conversation today can become a lasting gift tomorrow. 🤍

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Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. John William McCarthy.
20/02/2026

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. John William McCarthy.

Some moments don’t need words. Just a quiet breath. A shared glance. The comfort of knowing someone stood beside you wh...
20/02/2026

Some moments don’t need words.

Just a quiet breath. A shared glance. The comfort of knowing someone stood beside you when it mattered most.

As the sun dips low and the sky catches fire, we’re reminded that love doesn’t end. It changes shape. It carries on in memory, in silence, in light.

We honour every life with the same gentle reverence. Because every goodbye deserves to be wrapped in warmth, peace and meaning.

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Sometimes, it’s the quietest moments that speak the loudest.A touch. A glance. A memory that lingers long after the worl...
19/02/2026

Sometimes, it’s the quietest moments that speak the loudest.

A touch. A glance. A memory that lingers long after the world has gone still. These are the moments that live on—etched in the hearts of those left behind.

We honour every life by weaving these cherished memories into a service that reflects love, dignity and the quiet strength of remembrance. Because it’s not just about saying goodbye. It’s about holding on to what truly matters.

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Some journeys are so beautiful, even their endings leave behind a quiet kind of peace.At times of farewell, it’s the mem...
18/02/2026

Some journeys are so beautiful, even their endings leave behind a quiet kind of peace.

At times of farewell, it’s the memories that guide us through the twilight. Gentle moments. Shared laughter. Silent strength. These become the stars we look to when the path ahead feels uncertain.

We’re here to help you honour those journeys with grace and care. When the time comes, you won’t walk it alone.

🌿 A life remembered is a light that never fades.

Some stories don’t need many words—they’re written in the quiet moments, the shared glances, the hands held through it a...
17/02/2026

Some stories don’t need many words—they’re written in the quiet moments, the shared glances, the hands held through it all.

To be truly loved is a legacy greater than any monument. It lives on in the hearts of those who remember. At our core, we believe in honouring that love with gentleness, dignity and grace. Every life deserves a story well told.

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17/02/2026
Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. David Grahaeme Alwill, affectionately known as 'Jockey'.* Please n...
17/02/2026

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. David Grahaeme Alwill, affectionately known as 'Jockey'.

* Please note that this service will not be livestreamed *

Sometimes, the smallest gestures carry the deepest meaning.A gentle touch. A quiet moment shared. In times of loss, conn...
16/02/2026

Sometimes, the smallest gestures carry the deepest meaning.

A gentle touch. A quiet moment shared. In times of loss, connection becomes more than comfort—it becomes a lifeline. We understand that behind every farewell is a story of love, family, and the ties that hold us close.

We’re here to honour those stories with care, compassion, and grace.

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Some stories don’t need to be told out loud to be felt.Sometimes, it’s in the quiet of a room, the stillness of a moment...
15/02/2026

Some stories don’t need to be told out loud to be felt.

Sometimes, it’s in the quiet of a room, the stillness of a moment, or the turn of a page where memories rise and settle gently in the heart. Whether it’s a favourite book, a familiar song, or the voice of someone long gone echoing through a recording, we find comfort in the smallest details.

At Burke & Douglas, we understand the weight and beauty of memory. It’s not always grand. Often, it’s soft, personal, and deeply cherished.

Here’s to the moments that keep us close to those we’ve loved.

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A quiet rhythm, written in wings and sunlight.In the stillness of nature, there’s a lesson in purpose. Each bee returns ...
13/02/2026

A quiet rhythm, written in wings and sunlight.

In the stillness of nature, there’s a lesson in purpose. Each bee returns with something small, yet essential. They work not for recognition, but for the good of the hive. It reminds us that even the smallest gestures—when done with care and consistency—can carry great meaning.

We believe in honouring life the same way. With intention. With grace. With the understanding that every life, like every bee in the hive, plays a part in something greater.

For the beekeepers. For the quiet workers. For those who live with purpose.

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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.