2011
Tobin Brothers is the proud recipient of Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence ‘Business Award’
2011
James MacLeod was appointed Managing Director in February 2011.
As Australia’s largest family owned funeral company, a fundamental company objective had always been that ownership of Tobin Brothers Funerals remains in Tobin hands; however the family has never held the view that the business must be headed by a family member.
The belief had always been that, if no suitable person within the family was available to fill the role, then an external candidate should be chosen. So, following Martin Tobin’s resignation as Managing Director in January 2011, James MacLeod was appointed to succeed him. Although not a member of the family, James, his brother Peter, and their father Norman, had all been long time employees of the company and had all served on the Tobin Brothers Board of Directors.
Much to the chagrin of competitors, soon after assuming the mantle of Managing Director James promised client families complete transparency with regard to costs and services and this transparent approach to Funerals remains a core part of the company today.
2011
Tobin Brothers Funerals ‘Wyndham Chapel’ established in Werribee on 10th August 2011 after acquiring Tattersalls Funerals. It was later refurbished in 2021.
2010
Tobin Brothers Funerals is named the Winner of Victoria’s Multicultural Award for Excellence 2010
2010
Tobin Brothers Funerals Malvern location was renovated and reopened as the ‘Tree of Life Chapel’ on 20th May 2010.
2006
The formation of the Memories and Tributes division at Tobin Brothers Funerals.
Memories & Tributes, as a stand-alone department within the company, came into being in January 2006 with the aim of bringing video and print production in-house. Up to that time, the production of print materials had been limited to a small number of templates printed by external providers. Now, with greater control over time frames, Tobin Brothers Funerals became able to offer a more complete service to client families.
What sets the Memories & Tributes graphic designers apart from others who work in this field is that they understand that no two people grieve in exactly the same way. They are highly experienced in assisting families who are often going through the process of arranging a funeral for the first time and may be finding it hard to make decisions.
Personalisation options such as liturgy booklets, order of service booklets, thank you cards, remembrance and santini cards, audio visual presentations, framed photographs and portraits of life banners provide special moments of reflection within the funeral ceremony. Afterwards, they also provide family and friends with an appropriate keepsake that celebrates a life.
2006
Tobin Brothers Funerals established in Echuca after acquiring James Ferris funerals and crematorium. Tobin Brothers opened the doors to the newly renovated Murray Valley Cremations in Moama in November 2006.
Of paramount importance to Tobin Brothers Funerals has always been their need to create points of difference between themselves and their competitors and by doing so, create a better experience for client families. One of the differences of which they are especially proud is that they are in a position to care for a deceased person from the moment a family engages their services up until the actual cremation of their loved one.
Managing Director James MacLeod says that “families feel comforted in the knowledge that their loved ones will remain at all times in our care and custody.”
“Tobin Brothers Funerals makes a personal commitment to the client family to be there to oversee everything from beginning to end, not only before and at the funeral but also afterwards.”
