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Candour was founded by four families who came together to reimagine funeral care — with empathy, transparency, and the courage to do things differently.
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Candour was born from the chance meeting of four families, each ready for a new chapter and united by a shared purpose: to reimagine funeral care with empathy, transparency, and courage.
With backgrounds spanning funeral service, law and HR, global business, and brand strategy, we came together to build something meaningful — something that could genuinely support people when they need it most. We're here to walk alongside families during life's hardest moments, offering personal care that's thoughtful, honest, and deeply human.
From environmentally responsible practices to community-focused service, everything we do is shaped by our values. This isn't just business — it's our way of honouring lives, celebrating legacies, and making a lasting difference.
We came together to build the experience families deserve — honest, personal, and cared for at every step.
Simon has almost a decade of experience in the funeral profession, supporting families with compassion and care. His focus is on curating deeply personal and meaningful farewells that reflect each loved one's unique story — helping families create extraordinary memories during this significant time.
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With extensive marketing and operations experience, Sameiko guides teams and businesses with empathy, fostering growth through care and connection. At Candour, she keeps everything behind the scenes running as thoughtfully as what families see.
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Championing conscious value creation, Travis is a visionary entrepreneur, investment strategist, and corporate advisor with a global career spanning more than 20 years across financial markets and investment management.
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Rene is a marketing leader with a passion for building strong, member-focused brands, having worked with organisations including ME Bank, VicSuper, and Aware Super. Passionate about leaving the world in a better place, Rene is bringing transparency to an age-old industry — so people have clearer, more compassionate choices when it matters most.
Connect on LinkedInGuided by ethical choices and community care, our practices are designed to tread lightly — offering families meaningful options that honour both their loved ones and the planet.
We measure the whole farewell's emissions and offset them at 150%, and a tree is planted in their name. We're working toward B Corp certification.
