WITH history that dates back to the 1880s, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Services has grown from a small father-and-son operation into a company that now employs more than 40 local staff.
Many years ago funerals were held in a parlour at a house, with mourners dressed in black. But now funerals are public events with a mix of colour, memories and reflections to personalise the celebration of life.
“With one eye on tradition, we’re focused on the continued improvement and innovation of funeral services for the families we serve” says Tuckers general manager Vicki Callow.
“Now the largest regional funeral director and Geelong’s oldest, Tuckers continues providing personalised services for our culturally diverse community.”
In the late ‘70s Tuckers introduced bereavement and aftercare services.
In more-recent years technology has played a major part in the development of funeral services, with Tuckers utilising personalised print production, audio-visual tributes, online memorials and since 2011, funeral webcasting.
“Today we share the same innovative spirit of our founders, ensuring care and quality inspires every funeral service” Vicki says.
Like other long-established organisations, Tuckers has a tradition of giving back to the community.
“We invest in local communities and our recruitment process along with business strategies assure long-term benefits to employees, their families and the communities in which we all live,” Vicki says.
Tuckers’ charitable contributions and community involvement includes support of Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong Gallery, Pako Festa and the Royal Geelong Show.
Tuckers also sponsors a wide range of bowls, RSL and sports clubs including the Geelong Cats as well as Barwon Health Foundation.
“We get involved”, Vicki says.
“Participating in events, providing sponsorships and donations – giving back is part of who we are as a company.”
