Early 1930s

During the early 1930s, while the world was gripped by the effects of “The Great Depression”, four brothers dreamed of a better future. Leo, Phonse, Thomas and Kevin Tobin pooled their limited available funds and at the time could not have envisioned that they were about to commence what has become Australia’s largest independent and family owned funeral business. Through hard work and their combined strengths, they grew the business steadily so that the second, third and fourth generations could realise and expand on the dream of these remarkable siblings.

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Founded in 1934

The first funeral conducted by Tobin Brothers Funerals was for Ena Margaret Price in 1934. In its first year, the company conducted 53 funerals and after the payment of creditors and the collection of debts, it made a modest profit.