Toukley, NSW

Meet Georgina.

Georgina has been a funeral arranger for fourteen years. During that time, she has worked across all of our Simplicity Funeral locations in the Central Coast.

Previously, Georgina worked in the hospitality industry and she has a firm belief that her previous role has contributed to her attention to detail, event planning and coordinator as well as helping and serving people.

What makes Simplicity Funerals special?

A lot of people will call Simplicity Funerals and tell us Dad or Mum, or granddad was a simple person and just wanted a simple funeral. I think our strength is finding out what simple means for each family. And often the meanings are very different! We are here to help and guide our families through the funeral process; and arrange a service that is all about them and their loved one. I always say there is no right or wrong, it is your day, we’re just here to make it happen. 

What charities does Simplicity Funerals support in your area?

Our favourite event of the year is always The Biggest Morning Tea in conjunction with the Toukley Over 50s Plus Centre. which supports The Cancer Council, most families will be touched by cancer at some stage, so every cent raised that can help fund cancer research is worthwhile.

What do you like about being a funeral arranger?
We often hear the statement: “I don’t know how you do your job”. I can answer that very simply. People are going through one of the worst times of their lives. If you can help make things just a little bit easier, relieve their fears and concerns and give their loved one a beautiful farewell, you go home at the end of the day feeling like you’ve made a difference. It’s a job that has meaning. I look after people the way I would like to be looked after if I was in their place.

What’s the most remarkable funeral you’ve ever arranged?
One of the more memorable funerals I arranged was for a car enthusiast. The hearse drove to the family home where all the members of his car club had assembled in their beautifully restored hot rods and classic cars. The hearse then drove all the way to the funeral followed by a fantastic entourage of these vehicles, escorting their much- loved mate on his final journey.