Where Caring Comes First
Directors of Burnett Regional Funeral Services since 2007 and Childers Woodgate Funeral Services since 2011.
Fred is a registered nurse and midwife and Shirley is a qualified teacher. Fred and Shirley are local people caring for local communities. Both Fred and Shirley have a proven track record of being caring, considerate, tactful, sympathetic and at all times discreet.
“Where caring comes first” is not just a motto, but something the Hampsons believe in and live by, not only from arranging the funeral but to the after care of families as well.
Whilst Fred and Shirley were initially based in Gayndah, they purchased a house at Woodgate Beach in 2012 and these days divide their time between Woodgate Beach and Gayndah. They are thankful to have a very supportive team that enables them to work between both businesses.
Shirley possesses her Certificate IV in Celebrancy whilst Fred has studied the relevant units for becoming a funeral celebrant.
Both have years of experience in dealing with bereaved families and will work with families to ease the burden of their loss and organize a funeral service that is personalized and celebrates the life of your loved one in a way that their life is worth celebrating.
Both Shirley and Fred are available to perform any type of funeral service required by families including religious and non-religious ceremonies, cultural specific ceremonies, graveside services, committal ceremonies at crematoriums.
They possess the qualities of a highly qualified, professional celebrants:
- enjoys working with different people
- has good oral and written communication skills
- is confident in public-speaking situations
- is creative, flexible, tactful and empathetic
- is mature, ethical, responsible, dedicated and conscientious
- is socially and psychologically insightful
- possesses good organisational skills.
Feel Free to Contact Us at Anytime
Phone : 0428 611 452 | Office: 07 4161 1452
Email: funerals@burnettfunerals.com.au
Fred & Shirley Hampson
Directors
Phone : 0428 611 452 | Office: 07 4161 1452
Email: funerals@burnettfunerals.com.au
What Makes Us Stand Out?
- “Helping you celebrate the life of your loved one in the way they deserve.”
- “It is not about the price, it is about the value of celebrating the life.”
- “The first rule in funerals is …. there are no rules.”
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- whatever seems appropriate, or significant, is proper.
- If a song has meaning – it should be sung.
- If there are special people who can share meaningful thoughts and insights into the life of a person, they should be heard.
- If there are special things that have meaning to the person, have them at the service.
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- It is not always just about the service, but the after-care that will be provided by our caring, compassionate staff.
- Our service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Our team of dedicated, caring staff will meet with you in the comfort of your home, at any time that suits you.
- The service we offer is personalized, professional, appropriate and at all times, discreet.
Where Caring Comes First
Phone : 0428 611 452 | Office: 07 4161 1452
Email: funerals@burnettfunerals.com.au
Our Team
Samantha Euler
Funeral Director’s Assistant and Administration Officer
Sam is the heart of our team, with a long history in Gayndah and a background in childcare and retail pharmacy. Her honesty, approachability, and dependability make her a cherished member of our team.
Tina Ung
Funeral Director’s Attendant
Tina is the most recent addition to our team and is highly valued. She is incredibly versatile, contributing to various roles such as Funeral Director’s Assistant, Administration, and Maintenance Officer, while also offering her transfer services.
If you ever visit our premises in Gayndah and admire our beautiful gardens, you can thank Tina for her exceptional work. Previously, Tina worked as an administration officer in a medical practice, where she built a strong rapport with clients.
We are excited to have Tina’s expertise and dedication in our services.
Bodhi Ashcroft
Mortuary Attendant & Funeral Director’s Assistant
Bodhi brings a wealth of versatility to our team, adeptly handling both mortuary services and assisting funeral directors. She is a reliable and committed employee who also balances her time working part-time for Clarks Laser Works.
Bodhi’s dedication and multi-faceted skills are a great asset to our team.
Amy Golchert
Funeral Services All-Rounder
Educated in Gayndah with a Bachelor of Education, Amy seamlessly transitioned into the funeral industry. She’s known for her diligent work behind the scenes, contributing across all aspects of our services while managing her own business, HiTide Swim School.
Ben Golchert
After-Hours Transfers Assistant
Ben lends a hand to our Mortuary Team after hours, balancing his daytime role in the building industry and co-management of HiTide Swim School. He’s a valuable and dependable member of our team, always ready to assist when needed.
Melissa Sadler
Funeral Director’s Attendant
With a full-time role in aged care, Mel brings a wealth of skills to our team, supporting funeral services and providing after-hours transfers.
Leighton Kreis
Mortuary Attendant & Funeral Director’s Assistant
Leighton brings versatility to our team, working in both mortuary services and assisting funeral directors. With experience in the aged care industry and maintenance work, he’s a valuable asset to our business and the wider community.
Trent Hetherington
Trent assists our Mortuary Team with After Hours Transfers. During the daylight hours, he for the North Burnett Regional Council. Trent is often called upon, after hours to assist where he can. He is also considered a valuable, quiet achiever of the BRFS team.