About us

Our Candour values and team

Welcome to Candour

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.

Our purpose

We exist to provide extraordinary experiences to our Candour community. Our commitment to environmentally conscious and responsible practices means we will leave the world in a better place.

Meet the Candour team

Co-founder and funeral OPERATIONS

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.

At Candour, Simon is dedicated to helping families create extraordinary memories during this significant time.

Co-founder and BUSINESS OPERATIONS

With extensive marketing and operations experience, Sameiko guides teams and businesses with empathy, fostering growth through care and connection.

Co-founder and director

Championing conscious value creation, Travis is a visionary entrepreneur, investment strategist, and corporate advisor with a global career spanning over 20 years across financial markets and investment management.

Co-founder and director

Rene Slota is a marketing leader with a passion for building strong, member-focused brands. Having worked with organisations such as ME Bank, VicSuper, and Aware Super, Rene has been dedicated to creating brands that deliver real benefits—whether through home loans that help all Australians achieve homeownership or superannuation solutions that secure their financial future. Passionate about leaving the world in a better place than we found it, Rene is now excited about bringing transparency to an age-old industry, ensuring people have clearer, more compassionate choices when it matters most.

Our commitment to sustainable services and practices

Guided by ethical choices and community care, our practices are designed to leave the world in a better place while offering families meaningful options that honour both their loved ones and the planet.

Learn more about sustainability
Carbon reduction
Planting 10 trees for every one used
Locally sourced flowers
Digital and paperless options
Ethical pricing for sustainability
Hybrid vehicle fleet (coming soon)