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.

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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In the quiet hush beneath the gums, where the breeze carries whispers of lives once lived, there is a gentle song—a song...
12/11/2025

In the quiet hush beneath the gums, where the breeze carries whispers of lives once lived, there is a gentle song—a song of love, of memory, and of stories that still echo through time. 🌿✨

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe every life is a story worth honouring. Inspired by the poetry of Henry Lawson, we take the time to listen, to understand, and to celebrate each journey with compassion and grace. Because in every farewell lies a legacy… and in every goodbye, a timeless hello to the past. 💫🕊️

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In life, it’s the simple moments that leave the deepest imprint on our hearts — a shared smile, a warm memory, a laugh t...
12/11/2025

In life, it’s the simple moments that leave the deepest imprint on our hearts — a shared smile, a warm memory, a laugh that echoes long after the silence sets in.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe those cherished memories never fade. They live on, lighting our path with joy, even through the darkest days. Today, we celebrate the enduring beauty of a life well-loved… and the joy that remains with us, always. 🌿💫

Because love doesn’t end — it simply changes form, and walks beside us, quietly smiling.

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In the soft glow of morning light, red poppies stand tall—each one a silent salute to those who gave everything. Their p...
11/11/2025

In the soft glow of morning light, red poppies stand tall—each one a silent salute to those who gave everything. Their petals, delicate yet resilient, remind us that even in loss, beauty endures.

On this Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the lives that shaped our freedom. At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand the power of memory, the weight of legacy, and the healing found in meaningful farewells. Just as each poppy tells a story, so too does every life we’re entrusted to honour.

Let us help you create a tribute as timeless as the ripples on still water—gentle, lasting, and full of light.

🌺 Lest we forget.

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. Rocky Leonard Pye.- Please note that this service will not be live...
10/11/2025

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. Rocky Leonard Pye.

- Please note that this service will not be livestreamed -

Though they journey beyond, their story remains — a quiet light guiding those who remember. 🌟At Burke & Douglas Funerals...
10/11/2025

Though they journey beyond, their story remains — a quiet light guiding those who remember. 🌟

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe that every life tells a story worth honoring — a story filled with love, laughter, and lessons that live on in the hearts of those left behind. ❤️

In the stillness of remembrance, there is strength. In memory, there is meaning. And in love, there is no end.

Let us help you celebrate a life lived, with care, dignity, and grace.

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Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Joan Melba Smith.- Please note that this service will not be livestrea...
09/11/2025

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Joan Melba Smith.

- Please note that this service will not be livestreamed -

Please find the information regarding the upcoming Celebration of Life gathering for the late Mr. Brian John Paris.
09/11/2025

Please find the information regarding the upcoming Celebration of Life gathering for the late Mr. Brian John Paris.

There are moments in life when words fall quiet… and yet, gratitude speaks.At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand th...
09/11/2025

There are moments in life when words fall quiet… and yet, gratitude speaks.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand that the love we carry in our hearts is never lost—it simply changes form. It becomes a warm memory, a quiet smile, a story shared across generations. Gratitude reminds us that the depth of our sorrow is equal to the depth of the love we were blessed to receive. 🌿

In times of farewell, let us remember: each goodbye holds the gentle echo of how deeply we were loved—and how much love we gave in return. 💛

With dignity, compassion, and grace, we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way.

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In life’s quietest moments, we find the strength to carry on through steady hands and gentle hearts. Like the rhythm of ...
08/11/2025

In life’s quietest moments, we find the strength to carry on through steady hands and gentle hearts. Like the rhythm of a train rolling through familiar countryside, Burke & Douglas Funerals walks beside you — steady, compassionate, and unwavering.

For generations, we’ve stood with families in Tamworth and the New England region, offering guidance, dignity, and care when it’s needed most. Because every farewell deserves a journey marked by love, respect, and peace. 🚂🕊️

When it’s time to say goodbye, let us help you do it with grace.

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08/11/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring – Groundsman (Full-Time) 🌿

Our sister location, Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens, is seeking a dedicated and reliable Groundsman to join their caring team in maintaining the beautiful memorial grounds.

This full-time position (38 hours per week) involves caring for the gardens and grounds and assisting, on a rostered basis, with after-hours duties that support funeral services.

Requirements:
✅ Current car driver’s licence
✅ Physically fit and able to work outdoors
✅ Willingness to participate in the after-hours support roster

If you take pride in your work, have a respectful and compassionate nature, and want to be part of a team that supports families in their time of need, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 To apply: Please email your resume to manager@lincolngrove.com.au
or drop it off at Lincoln Grove Memorial Gardens.

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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.