A story that started four generations ago.

We’re the Hepner family, and for four generations, we’ve been helping Geelong families say goodbye to the people they love most. What started decades ago with a simple commitment – to treat every family with genuine care and respect – continues today with Jonathan, Wendy, and Jackson carrying forward that same family tradition.

Over the years, we’ve learned that no two families are the same, and no two farewells should be either. That’s why we take time to understand what matters most to you and your loved one, whether that’s a traditional service, something more contemporary, or anything in between.

We’re proud to be family-owned in a world where many funeral homes have become part of large corporations. When you call us, you’re speaking with owners who live in this community and care about getting every detail right.

We’ve built a comprehensive team of specialists – from funeral arrangers and embalmers to bereavement care and catering coordinators – because we believe you shouldn’t have to manage multiple vendors during your time of grief.

As members of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, we maintain the highest professional standards whilst never losing sight of what really matters: helping you honour your loved one in a way that brings comfort to your family.

That’s who we are. Four generations in, and we’re still here for yours.

The Hepner family

The people who’ll care for your family.

Jonathan Hepner

Proprietor

Wendy Hepner

Proprietor

Jackson Hepner

Manager/Funeral Director

Stefan Mazarigle

Operations Manager

Nikki Tonkin

Funeral Director

Tracy Paech from Jonathan Hepner Funerals

Tracey Paech

Bereavement Care

Michelle Watkins

Pre-Paid Consultant

Glenn Butterworth

Funeral Assistant

Beth Edwards

Funeral Assistant

Robert Dungen

Mortuary Technician

Melinda Hamilton

Catering Co-ordinator

Karen Rhodes

Administration

Julie Habib

Funeral Assistant

Karli Murdoch

Funeral Assistant

Anthia Bond

Embalmer

Alice O'Neill from Jonathan Hepner Funerals

Alice O’Neill

Administration