Cultural and Specialist Services​

At Tobin Brothers, we are recognised industry leaders in providing specialist services designed to meet the needs of Australia’s culturally diverse community within Victoria and New South Wales. 

 

Cultural Services

We proudly employ staff from a range of cultural backgrounds with particular skills, including bilingual and specific cultural and religious knowledge to ensure we can provide meaningful services with respect and dignity to the people we serve.

These include, but are certainly not limited to:

In tutta la nostra rete di agenzie, inclusa Abbey Funerals nei sobborghi a Nord, siamo in grado di offrire personale che parla in italiano, e che ha una considerevole esperienza delle esigenze culturali e religiose della comunità italiana.

Le famiglie italiane nostre clienti sono anche in grado di scegliere il nostro esclusivo servizio “Ottimo Service”, che consiste in un pacchetto completo di servizi e attenzioni speciali preparato appositamente per soddisfare le esigenze della comunità italiana.


Throughout our network of agencies, including Abbey Funerals in the northern suburbs, we are able to offer staff who speak Italian and who have considerable experience with the cultural and religious needs of the Italian community.

Italian families who are our clients are also able to choose our exclusive "Ottimo Service," which consists of a comprehensive package of services and special attention specifically designed to meet the needs of the Italian community.

For further information, contact our Italian-speaking Funeral Planners at: info@tobinbrothers.com.au or download our Ottimo Service Brochure.

Στα γραφεία τελετών Tobin Brothers Ελληνικές Κηδείες, προσφέρουμε εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες και φροντίδα στην Ελληνική παροικία της Μελβούρνης.
Η υπηρεσία μας διευθύνεται από τον Νικόλαο Κουρτέση, ο οποίος μιλάει Ελληνικά και γνωρίζει τα εθιμα, τις παραδοσιακές και θρησκευτικές ανάγκες της Ελληνικής παροικίας.

Για να επικοινωνήσετε με τον Νικόλαο Κουρτέση, καλέστε (03) 9840 1155


At Tobin Brothers Greek Funerals offices, we offer specialised services and care to the Greek community in Melbourne.

Our service is led by Nikolaos Kourtesis, who speaks Greek and understands the customs, traditional, and religious needs of the Greek community.

To contact Nikolaos Kourtesis, call (03) 9840 1155.

歡迎查詢 Tobin Brothers 殯儀服務

本公司能夠為在墨尔本講廣東話的人士提供專業及關懷的服務。

此服務是由劉漢賢先生負責,他能操流利廣東話,亦具有中華傳統文化及各宗教的專業知識。

Tobin Brothers 殯儀館-我們說您的語言。


At Tobin Brothers we are able to provide specialist service and care to Melbourne’s Cantonese speaking community. This service is led by John Luu who is fluent in Cantonese and has expertise in the cultural and religious needs of the Cantonese speaking community.

To contact John, call (03) 9558 4999.
For further information, contact John Luu at: info@tobinbrothers.com.au

At Tobin Brothers we are able to provide specialist service and care to Melbourne’s Spanish speaking community. 

For further information, phone 13 19 34 or email: info@tobinbrothers.com.au

Cộng đồng Việt Nam & Các Cộng đồng Á Châu khác.

Trong công ty, lãnh vực này do Nguyễn Thị Hải-Anh phụ trách, nói tiếng Việt, biết rõ những nhu cầu về văn hóa và tôn giáo của cộng đồng Việt Nam và nhiều cộng đồng Á Châu khác. Muốn liên lạc với Hải Anh, xin gọi số (03) 9373 7000.

Để biết thêm chi tiết, xin liên lạc Hải Anh qua


This area of the Company is led by Hai-Anh Nguyen, who speaks Vietnamese, and is familiar with the cultural and religious needs of the Vietnamese community, and many other Asian communities. To contact Hai-Anh, call (03) 9373 7000.

For further information, contact Hai-Anh Nguyen at info@tobinbrothers.com.au

Dzięki polskojęzycznym personelowi jesteśmy również w stanie zapewnić specjalistyczną obsługę i opiekę polskiej społeczności w Melbourne.

Aby uzyskać więcej informacji, skontaktuj się z naszymi specjalistami ds. planowania pogrzebów pod adresem: info@tobinbrothers.com.au


Thanks to our Polish-speaking staff, we are also able to provide specialized assistance and care to the Polish community in Melbourne.

For more information, please contact our funeral planning specialists at: info@tobinbrothers.com.au

Through Sri Lankan born Julius Samarakoon, who speaks English and Sinhalese and who also spent many years in India and is aware of the different Indian cultures and Indian traditions, we are also able to provide specialist Melbourne Funeral services and care to Melbourne’s Indian and Sri Lankan communities.

To contact Julius, call (03) 9558 4999.For further information, contact Julius Samarakoon at: info@tobinbrothers.com.au

欢迎查询Tobin Brothers 殡葬服務

本公司能夠为在墨尔本说普通话的人士提供專业及关懷的服務

此服務是由说普通话的刘汉贤先生负责,他深谙中华传統文化,熟悉各宗教殡葬礼仪

Tobin Brothers 殡仪馆-我们说您的语言


At Tobin Brothers we are able to provide specialist service and care to Melbourne’s Mandarin speaking community. This service is led by John Luu who is fluent in Mandarin and has expertise in the cultural and religious needs of the Mandarin speaking community.

To contact John, call (03) 9558 4999.
For further information, contact John Luu at: info@tobinbrothers.com.au

Throughout our network of branches we are able to offer Jewish Funeral services with careful observation of the Jewish community's cultural and religious requirements.

With a great understanding of the belief in the sanctity of human life, the dignity of the person, and the emotional and spiritual needs of the mourners, we have an in depth knowledge of the traditional Jewish customs, particularly those surrounding a funeral, to be able to provide specialised service and care to Melbourne’s Jewish community.

For further information, contact our Jewish Funeral Planners via email or phone or download our Jewish Funeral Service Brochure

We also have considerable experience with the cultural and religious needs of Melbourne’s many Eastern Orthodox communities, particularly Russian, Macedonian and Serbian.

For further information, contact our Specialist Funeral Planners at: info@tobinbrothers.com.au



Auslan is the official language of the Australian Deaf community. We are able to assist those who are deaf or hearing impaired with a Funeral Director who knows Auslan or by arranging for interpreters for a funeral service.

To speak to someone regarding Auslan services reach out to Fran Webber at fwebber@tobinbrothers.com.au or via auslan@tobinbrothers.com.au or call 13 19 34 for more information.

NDIS plans can be used to book interpreters for all funeral arrangements and services.

At Tobin Brothers Funerals, we speak your language. Call us today to speak to Funeral Directors who truly listen.

Specialist Services and Accessibility

At Tobin Brothers Funerals, we offer a range of specialist services in order to best care for our client families.

It is important for people of all backgrounds and abilities, to be able to celebrate the life of a loved one, that’s why Tobin Brothers Funerals is proud to provide additional services and accommodations to those who need it.

Our staff welcome all requests for special assistance, and can provide referrals for relevant services if needed.

You may be able to access NDIS funding to assist with funeral arrangements and services.

Speak with our Funeral Advice Line for more information.
Frances Tobin Funerals by Women was the first company in Melbourne to offer funeral services provided exclusively by women.

There are many reasons a family may choose a funeral service provided exclusively by women and we are proud to be able to offer this service.

To find out more about Frances Tobin Funerals by Women, call (03) 9596 8144.
We are committed to providing support to parents and families who are touched by the death of an infant or child.

Given that many parents are unfamiliar with what options they may have, our Funeral Planners will be able to provide you with information and focus upon your own personal needs and wishes, including those of a religious or cultural nature.

Your Funeral Planner will act as a guide and support leading up to and including the funeral. They will be able to meet with you either in hospital, on your return home, or at one of our many branches across Victoria and New South Wales.

We also hold a series of Remembering our Angels Services every year for families to honour the loss of their infant or child. We have also developed some informative reading material to assist you during this difficult time.
Tobin Brothers Funerals can arrange repatriation services for almost anywhere in the world.

We can assist you with logistics as well as the regulatory and consular requirements relevant to your circumstances.

If you need specialist assistance we welcome all requests.

Call our Funeral Advice Line anytime to find out more.

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Hema John
Hema John
Thanks very much. When the whole world falls apart when you lose a loved one , they are there for you . Did a beautiful celebration of life for my husband. Very grateful to them . Highly recommended.
Amanda Davin
Amanda Davin
Exceptional service, from our consultant Emma Dufton, Catherine Kleynjan the Tributes Consultant (media), Tom Tobin for his support prior to the viewing and steven Tobin for his support at the service, and all the team at Tobin brothers we dealt with, your service was absolutely perfect. We received our photo book on the day and everybody thought the service was beautiful. We cannot thank you enough! You have honoured the memory for our loved one and we will eternally grateful.
Jasmina Lokvancic
Jasmina Lokvancic
We couldn't have picked a better service for our mum's final farewell. From my first initial contact to Tobin Brothers and getting through to Jessica, who was a pleasure to deal with. Her kind compassionate service made us feel at ease. Thank you to Jessica, Matt, Sharyn and the team on the day of mums funeral for going above and beyond for what was one of the most difficult days for our family. We will always be grateful for the service provided for our beautiful mum. Thank you 🤍
Ange Arendse
Ange Arendse
Kind, compassionate and thoughtful.. right from the very start of having to go through this experience we found Tobin brothers made the task of having to organise a funeral slightly an easier task. From the moment our loved one was picked up, I knew he was in caring hands. Michelle, thank you for all your support and advice and for helping give our Chris the send off he wanted. The team who were in charge of dressing him, you were on point, and he looked like the Chris we remember. Thank you
Chiza Westcarr
Chiza Westcarr
We are so thankful that we entrusted dad into Tobin Brothers’ care.
They are a team of consummate professionals for whom nothing was too much trouble.
I most certainly recommend Tobin Brothers to anyone looking to arrange a funeral. They made it seamless.
Dee Kay
Dee Kay
Such caring and detail-oriented people who made our family's life easier as we made arrangements after my mother's sudden death. They were compassionate, had a clearly laid out menu of offerings and prices (we held the service at a local venue and they handled everything), and provided as much support as needed (e.g. the Tributes team was happy to answer all my geeky questions about photo resolution and so on so her photo memorial was just right), and they handled all the printing, webcast production (a lot of people attended remotely as Mum had friends and family all around the world), etc. The celebrant who they hired for the service was superb - caring, professional, dedicated enough time to get to know enough about my mother and talk through how to craft the order of service so the full picture of her life could be painted. I've reached the age where other friends with elderly parents have asked what our experience with Tobin was, and I have unreservedly recommended them. You don't want to need their services, but when you do, Con and the team are there for you.
Loc Roberts
Loc Roberts
Yesterday we laid my Mother to rest. Aaron and the team at Tobin Brothers were simply exceptional. From their initial handshake to their last, it was an absolute pleasure. Thank you for everything you did for the Roberts Family, Aaron. It will never be forgotten.
Mick Micksta
Mick Micksta
First impressions count and last impressions remain forever. Gina was the funeral planner for my brother's funeral. Gina was so kind and caring from our first contact with Tobin Brothers. The service we received was comprehensive. Paul Hooper was an awesome Celebrant.The Tribute Team excelled with the music and photos and the Remembrance Cards. We were given a USB stick with the service and the photos and a hard copy book of the photos also. The service was also Live Streamed. I recommend Tobin Brothers very highly.
J MW
J MW
Our family would like to thank all the staff at Tobin Brothers for your help and support through this difficult time. Everything you did for us to give Daniel the most beautiful send off was amazing. Gina was so caring and professional and celebrant Warren captured The essence of Daniel perfectly.
Sharon Swinbourne
Sharon Swinbourne
I wanted to thank you for the beautiful service you organised for my cousin Deryll. I am a funeral celebrant in Sydney and have heard so many good things about your organisation from my Victorian colleagues. The professional and compassion shown by your staff was not only comforting but it was obvious they truly cared about those attending (which hasn't always been my experience on occasion with other NSW organisations). I would highly recommend you to any families in your area. Thanks again. Sharon Swinbourne.
Debbie
Debbie
We were left devastated when my brother in law passed away unexpectedly, he had no funeral fund so we spoke to several different funeral homes. Tobin Bros was the most competitively priced and it in no way did it look like a budget funeral. We were treated with so much compassion and respect and nothing was an issue. We were offered an in house celebrant that conducted the service beautifully, he met with us before the funeral to get a feel for my brother in laws personality and life so that he could really personalise the service. Nikita the young funeral director that looked after us has a maturity and natural compassion beyond her years, she was so beautiful, kind and caring. We were so grateful for the respect and care she had for us and our brother in law. Highly recommend Tobin Brothers for anyone suffering bereavement and having to plan a funeral.
Jessie O'Rourke
Jessie O'Rourke
The team at tobin brothers go out of their way to make us as comfortable and supported as we needed , the went out of there way to help and make everything how we wanted , perfect in everyway, as for shannon the funeral director one in a million, shes fantastic, always greeted us with a big beautiful smile and kind , friendly attitude, makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. You won't find anyone better to do the funeral. Very highly recommended thank you to the team at Tobin brothers . Beautiful job!

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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.