After a rapid decline following a terminal cancer diagnosis in 2021, Mum took the reins in planning her last few months. She decided on a living wake, she called a Soirée. An afternoon of food a drinks with her extended family followed by an old fashioned slide show. This was an opportunity to share her life and say goodbye. When it came to her funeral, Mum didn't want the bells and certainly not the whistles. Mum always went on about funerals being over the top and wanting us kids to draw on a simple box and cover it in lavender. Like many of us, I didn't think it was possible and while there were some obstacles when the time came, we made it happen. It was those obstacles that drew me to start Rest. I believe that a cheap funeral doesn't have to be 'cheap'. While my family saved a lot of money on Mums funeral, we spent a lot of time and energy making it what she wanted. Mum, just like everyone, was her own self. A unique person that had to be celebrated in a unique way. We are all about what you can do, not what you can't. Our aim at Rest is to give regional people access to the funeral they want. Whether it is a family led funeral at home with the support you need to vigil or a simple cremation, allowing them to - like our mum - have a memorial that suits them, we can help.

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 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.

For more than 3 decades, Shaun Hamilton Funerals has been caring for families throughout Tamworth during their time of grief. As the sole director of the funeral company, you can communicate directly with Shaun and his caring staff all of your needs. Pre-arranged and pre-raid funerals are tailored to your requirements, including the casket, floral tribute, church and more. With 2 offices located in Tamworth and Quirindi, Shaun and his team of funeral directors are available whenever you need them�24-hours a day, 365-days a year. All faiths and cultures are cared for with dignity and respect, and we can arrange both traditional and contemporary. If you are looking to add a more personalised touch, designs can be requested from our selected coffin and casket suppliers. Call Shaun Hamilton Funerals in Tamworth or Quirindi to make an appointment today.