Bob's Blog

First word of advice – don’t go to a Corporate Funeral Director!  Corporate Funeral Directors are reputable and do a good job, however they also charge a good price because they not only have to pay staff, but also shareholders. Shop around! An old Bulldog great Charlie Sutton said, “Shop

At Kingston Funerals we will always try to accommodate every person that comes to our business.  If you have zero dollars, then the State will bury you – but there are no frills, and you could be taken to the Coroners whilst you are awaiting burial. What tends to happen

The title of this blog is self-explanatory! However, prepaying one’s funeral is or could be an intimidating experience. If this is the case, mistakes could be made. You could make an appointment with a slick corporate operator and end up paying an over-the-top price, just to get it over and

The Kingston logo is: “Stories of Everyday People”. The modern funeral has evolved into a celebration of the deceased’s life, and so it should – that’s what we are here for! The 1980s & 1990s were still doing 1940s & 1950s funerals, whereby the “dirge” was the main emphasis of

Death and dying… it’s a personal perspective. In over 30 years of working in the funeral industry, I’ve been the last person to have been of service to the deceased more times than I can count. I believe it has been, and still is, an honour to have laid a

We often hear the question – How much does a funeral cost?  Well the answer does depend on whether you’re determined to have a burial or cremation – that can have a significant bearing on the total funeral cost.  Purchasing a block of land in Melbourne for a family home

I’ve been a funeral director for over 30 years. Wow. It feels like yesterday that I started, such is my love of the industry. Over that period of time, I’ve seen many different funeral companies come and go. I’ve changed my perspective on things and have initiated change within my

As is the case in many industries, the challenges of a worldwide pandemic has caused a lot of change and pivoting within the funeral industry, as Funeral homes have worked to cater for families in alternative ways. One outcome of this has been families leaning toward more simplified and less

Kingston Funerals was established in 1996 by Bob Newbould whose sole purpose was to assist and support families to properly celebrate and farewell their loved ones. How did Bob start out in the funeral industry? Bob started his professional life straight out of University as a taxi driver, which was

Like many industries, Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the funeral industry, especially for funeral homes based in Melbourne. There are two main areas in which the funeral industry has needed to pivot and shift the way things are usually done. Area 1: The Funeral Home No one could