About us
From humble beginnings in 1934, Tobin Brothers has grown to become one of Australia’s largest and most respected family owned funeral companies.
Today Tobin Brothers employs over 250 caring, highly trained and committed people, including 13 direct descendants of our founders.
Trusted
Since 1934
At Tobin Brothers Funerals,
we have provided dignified and personalised services for our clients for over 90 years.
Australian Family Business
Owned and operated by the Tobin family, we are proud to be an Australian company, based in Victoria.
Personalised Service and Support
We specialise in catering to the needs and preferences of families from all cultures, religions, and backgrounds.
Compassion and Integrity
Our team of committed professionals strive to deliver authentic, transparent,
and dignified services.
Our Locations
27 branch locations throughout the Melbourne Metropolitan area, Ballarat, Echuca, Wodonga and Corowa
Our Values
We have seven distinguishing qualities that shine through in all that we do, we refer to these as the 7 C’s:
Our genuine care for those we serve
Our professional competency guidance and expertise
Our commitment to excellence, transparency and integrity
Our cultural sensitivity, respecting our diversity and the unique traditions and beliefs of all
Our desire to be leaders, be innovative and contemporary in the funeral industry
Our active involvement in the community
Our belief that each funeral is a unique celebration of life
The Tobin Family 2024
For over 90 years, Tobin Brothers Funerals has been owned and operated by the Tobin family, with family members across four generations working in a variety of roles within the company.
This ensures that members of our family are always available to care for yours.
Leo T Tobin – Company Director
Frances Tobin – Manager of Frances Tobin Funerals by Women
Hugh Tobin – Funeral Planner and Conductor
Michael Tobin – Company Director
Tom Tobin – Company Director, Funeral Planner and Conductor
Cathy Tobin – Company Director and Branch Manager
Aaron Mulkearns – Funeral Planner and Conductor
Brydie Hull – Funeral Communications Centre Manager
Jessica Silovic – Funeral Advice Line Consultant
Matthew Silovic – Senior Co-ordinator
Sarah Tobin – Funeral Planner and Conductor
Stephen Tobin – Funeral Planner and Conductor
Adrian Plazina – Accounts Manager
Tom Buttigieg – Funeral Planner and Conductor
Joshua Crigan – Funeral Director’s Assistant
Board of Directors
Tobin Brothers Funerals Board of Directors
(from left to right):
Cathy Tobin
Tom Tobin
Dominic Macken (Chairman)
Donna Jenkins (Board Secretary)
James MacLeod (Managing Director)
Michael Tobin
Nick Fogarty
Leo T. Tobin
Our People
At Tobin Brothers, we have over 250 highly trained and committed staff across Victoria and New South Wales with a broad range of skills, cultural and religious knowledge, and life experience.
Our staff come from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, giving us specific cultural, linguistic, and religious expertise.
The diversity of life experience and skills our staff bring to Tobin Brothers allows us to cater to families from all walks of life.
We are proud to have had over
100 staff members who have
been with us for over 20 years, and even more for over a decade.
Our staff uphold our high
standard of service, providing our client families the exceptional
level of care we are renowned for.
We sponsor over
0
community sports
clubs annually
Donate more than
$
0
to local organisations each year
Support over
0
individual local volunteers
Distributed over
$
0
in community grants through our foundation
Our Community
Supporting local people and organisations is incredibly important to us, not just in their grief and through flood, fire and crisis support, but through the recognition of individuals and organisations who make a difference to their community.
Tobin Brothers Funerals and the Tobin Brothers Foundation give generously to support our local heroes and hold events throughout the year to support our community.
Our Impact
At Tobin Brothers, our passion and genuine care for our clients and the wider community has made us a leader of our industry. As industry leaders we are always striving to raise the standards in care and service excellence, and aim to empower people through knowledge and support.
Specialist Services
Learn about our specialist services for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Resources
Resources, advice and support for funeral planning, death, coping with grief, and more.
The Tobin Brothers Foundation
The Tobin Brothers Foundation underscores the company’s long term philanthropic commitment to assisting community projects in the Melbourne area.
Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has made over 376 separate monetary awards totalling over $835,000 to an array of worthy community groups.
To find out further details on applying for a grant this year visit the Tobin Brothers Foundation website.
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Mum Passed away in August 2022 and Tobin Brothers took care of her and There are not words to describe the kind of Service they provided to us, there is so much compassion, Love and Kindness in the staff that I 100% recommended Tobin Brothers to anyone who experience a loss in the family no matter the age or gender I can't thank them enough for what they did for us.
Thank you so much for your Services Tobin Brothers.
Thank you so much for your Services Tobin Brothers.
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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.
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.
★★★★★
Tobin Brothers Ringwood by far exceeded my expectations. Right from the beginning, they did everything to make me feel comfortable and valued. The service was perfectly facilitated right down to the finest detail and I felt Mum's life was truly honoured and celebrated. I can strongly recommend TB Ringwood from start to finish and I doubt any other could exceed their high standard of service and care.
Thank you TB Ringwood 💕
Thank you TB Ringwood 💕
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From the time our father passed away to his funeral, Tobin Brothers in East Burwood were fantastic. A big thank you to Judith the funeral planner, Veronica the Celebrant, Mary Anne who looked after us at dads funeral and the team on the day. It went very smoothly and the guests loved the venue and food.
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Michelle and the team at Tobin Brothers Burwood organised the funeral for our father who passed away this week. Michelle was beautiful and made the process completely stress free. Thankfully we don't have to organise a funeral every week, but if I did I would use these guys! Highly recommended.
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