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
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
Administration


