Providing a genuine, caring service is simply our main focus. It is an honour to be chosen by families time and time again since we began our journey in the year 2000. '"Memories to last a lifetime, special details at every step of the process, love and support flowing for us, a sense of peace given. We will never be able to thank you enough Luke, Amos and team. Yes, we DO feel part of the Apthorpe family! If you don't have these beautiful people care for your lost loved one, you are doing them an injustice. No one could do it better. Thank you so very much xxx" - T. Atkinson, Kurri Kurri Read More Testimonials Luke Apthorpe and Amos Warner own and manage the company, and actively oversee every detail when it comes to planning for a traditional funeral service or modern celebration of life. When you choose an AFDA accredited, family owned and operated funeral home, you can be assured that the standards of care are always a top priority. You will notice that funeral costs are available to view on our website, and through the use of our unique selections feature this allows you to customise the funeral service in any way, and at the same time view an acurate overall cost. There is no pressure to 'upsell' and we feel we provide a wide range of quality product options at affordable prices. A Local, Australian, Family Owned Business Accredited by the Australian Funeral Directors Association AFDA

My name is Victoria Langham and I am very proud and honoured to be able to offer my services as a Professional and Experienced Marriage Celebrant providing you with fresh, personalised and unique ideas to help make your ceremony special in every way. I have the latest and highest Qualification for my profession - Certificate IV in Celebrancy and have conducted hundreds of Weddings for couples all over the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Port Stephens areas. It is a privilege for me to help you create the ceremony of your dreams and consider it an honour to be a part of your special day. I offer a professional yet personal service and have a huge range of ceremonies, readings, poems, rituals etc. for you to choose from or you may prefer to write your own, I can help you with that as well. I am very experienced in organising your Wedding Ceremony even if you live in Sydney, Interstate or overseas, coming to the Hunter area for your Wedding. I make the process as easy as possible and take care of everything for you to take any worry out of your Wedding. Let nature be your backdrop whether it is on land, air or sea. From formal or romantic, adventurous or relaxed and casual, whatever your ideas are about, your Beautiful Day; it can be created. I am happy to conduct ceremonies right throughout Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie at no extra charge to you. There is a vast choice of locations throughout our beautiful Hunter Valley area. From our exquisite coastline from Caves Beach, to Port Stephens or our historical Maitland area and our romantic vineyards and wineries. Not forgetting all of our parks, gardens, backyards and personal locations in between. I invite you to meet with me for an obligation free consultation to discuss your ideas to make your ceremony personal, intimate and specially created for you.

For the past 35 years, all women have been employed, carrying out the service duties involved. Now as a family owned and operated firm, Barbara King Funeral director Pty Ltd is managed by mother and son team, Barbara and Paul King.