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.

Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for our families is to plan ahead.At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand ...
09/12/2025

Sometimes, the most loving thing we can do for our families is to plan ahead.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand that making funeral arrangements in advance is never easy—but it's a gift of peace, comfort, and clarity for those we love most. Through our partnership with AFFM (Australian Friendly Funeral Society), we offer caring, flexible pre-planning options that reflect your values and wishes.

Taking this step today ensures that when the time comes, your family is supported and your legacy is honored—just the way you intended. 🌿

We're here to walk with you every step of the way.

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In the stillness of sacred light, where stained glass paints stories across quiet walls, we find space to reflect… to re...
08/12/2025

In the stillness of sacred light, where stained glass paints stories across quiet walls, we find space to reflect… to remember… to feel.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe every life tells a story worth honoring—with grace, dignity, and compassion. In these peaceful moments, we walk beside families as they celebrate the beauty and meaning woven through every chapter.

Because love doesn’t end—it simply changes form.

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There are moments in life when words fall silent… yet love continues to speak.At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe ev...
06/12/2025

There are moments in life when words fall silent… yet love continues to speak.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe every life is a story — a journey filled with memories, laughter, and the kind of love that echoes long after a farewell.

In every gentle smile remembered, in every cherished story retold, their spirit lives on. 🌿✨

We’re here to help families honour those precious legacies — with grace, care, and dignity.

Because saying goodbye doesn’t mean forgetting… it means carrying their light forward. 💛

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In life, there is both light and shadow — joy in the memories we've made, and reflection in the ones we've lost. At Burk...
05/12/2025

In life, there is both light and shadow — joy in the memories we've made, and reflection in the ones we've lost. At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we understand that honoring a loved one is more than a farewell — it’s a celebration of their story, their spirit, and the legacy they leave behind.

Whether it’s a quiet moment of remembrance or a vibrant tribute to a life well lived, we walk beside families with care, compassion, and grace.

Because love never truly fades — it simply lives on in the hearts of those who remember. 💐🕊️

There are moments in life when the past reaches out and touches the present — a quiet reminder of the sacrifices that sh...
03/12/2025

There are moments in life when the past reaches out and touches the present — a quiet reminder of the sacrifices that shaped our future.

At the Light Horseman’s side, we pause to honor the legacy of courage, resilience, and service. Here in Tamworth and the New England region, these stories are not forgotten. At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we carry them forward — with grace, with dignity, and with unwavering respect.

Every life tells a story. And every story deserves to be remembered.

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In the quiet moments when we say goodbye, what truly matters is the story we leave behind.At Burke & Douglas Funerals, e...
03/12/2025

In the quiet moments when we say goodbye, what truly matters is the story we leave behind.

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, every farewell is shaped with care — a reflection of the love, laughter, and legacy of a life well lived. We take the time to listen, to understand, and to honour the journey that made your loved one unique.

Because every life tells a story worth remembering. 📖🌹

Let us help you create a farewell as beautiful and meaningful as the life it celebrates.

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Sometimes, the weight of loss feels too heavy to bear alone. But remember — even in the quietest moments, love surrounds...
02/12/2025

Sometimes, the weight of loss feels too heavy to bear alone. But remember — even in the quietest moments, love surrounds us. ❤️

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we believe that grief is not something to rush through. It’s a journey, and no one should walk it alone. Whether it’s a warm memory, a shared tear, or a comforting word, healing begins when we open our hearts and reach out. 💬🕊️

Take the time you need. Speak to someone you trust. Let others walk beside you — just as love walked beside the one you lost.

We're here for you, every step of the way. 💐

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Leonie Patricia White.- Please note that this service will not be live...
01/12/2025

Please find the funeral arrangements for the late Leonie Patricia White.

- Please note that this service will not be livestreamed -

In this vast and sunburnt country, where the land stretches far and wide beneath endless skies, there’s a quiet dignity ...
30/11/2025

In this vast and sunburnt country, where the land stretches far and wide beneath endless skies, there’s a quiet dignity that speaks to the heart. At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we honor that same enduring spirit — grounded in tradition, compassion, and care.

Just as the earth holds its stories, so too do we carry the legacies of those who’ve gone before us. It’s our privilege to walk beside families through life’s most tender moments, offering guidance with grace and reverence.

Because in a world that changes so quickly, some things — love, respect, and tradition — remain beautifully timeless. 🌾💛

In the quiet moments of life, we often discover the deepest strength — the strength to smile through sorrow, to remember...
28/11/2025

In the quiet moments of life, we often discover the deepest strength — the strength to smile through sorrow, to remember with love, and to celebrate a life well lived. 🌿💫

At Burke & Douglas Funerals, we witness the quiet courage of families every day. It’s in the laughter shared through tears, the stories whispered in remembrance, and the gentle touch of hands held in grief and grace.

We honor that courage — and we’re here to walk beside you with warmth, dignity, and compassion.

Because even in the heartache, there is beauty. Even in goodbye, there is love. 💖🕊️

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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.