About Salvos Funerals

Compassionate care when it matters most

Introducing our team

Malcolm Pittendrigh

National Director

I have served as an employee of The Salvation Army for more than 28 years — mostly in accounting and finance roles. I have been directly involved with Salvos Funerals from the very beginning — as a concept in 2015 through to today.

This is special work! It’s a real privilege to support grieving families simply and practically — but more than that, to show human compassion and care.

Megan Maxfield

Operations Manager

I have spent most of my career journeying with people through life’s challenging circumstances, with my previous role being a chaplain within the court and prison system.

I am truly humbled to be serving families within Salvos Funerals. Supporting people within their grief is an honour that I never take for granted. It is when I am at my best.

Major Allison Proctor

Funeral Support Officer

As a Salvation Army Officer for over 18 years, my calling has led me to support individuals and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. I believe every person deserves dignity and respect in all aspects of life.

It is an honour and a privilege to serve families in their time of grief, and I never take for granted the sacred space they invite us into.

Leonie Lang

Funeral Planner

Having started my career in the funeral industry in 1995, I have been truly fortunate to care for many families over the years.

It is indeed an honour and privilege to support a family and assist them in paying tribute to their loved ones who are entrusted to our care.

Major Norm Beckett

Salvos Funerals Representative

My connection with The Salvation Army began when I was just a child, first in Northern Ireland and later in Australia. Having experienced that care firsthand, it's been a privilege to spend much of my life supporting others alongside my wife, Isabel.

Being part of Salvos Funerals is another opportunity to continue that commitment, offering families compassion, understanding and support when they need it most.

Joanne Coulthard

Administration Support

After 20 years of working in administration in the corporate world, I wanted to assist our communities in a more meaningful way, therefore I joined the Salvation Army.

Through Salvos Funerals I have had the privilege to be the first point of contact for many of our families. I am committed to providing a supportive and peaceful environment for bereaved families from their first call to Salvos Funerals.

A lasting legacy of care

Backed by over 150 years of service.

For over 150 years, The Salvation Army has supported Australians through some of life’s most challenging moments.

Salvos Funerals continues this legacy by providing compassionate, dignified and affordable funeral services to families across Australia.

As a not-for-profit funeral service owned and operated by The Salvation Army, profits from Salvos Funerals help support its wider work with Australians experiencing difficult times. This means that while we’re helping your family honour a life, your choice can also help make a difference in the lives of others.

We’re here to make arranging a funeral as simple and supported as possible, with clear guidance, transparent pricing and genuine care every step of the way.

_{A history of helping Australians}

1881 – The Salvation Army begins its work in Australia

General William Booth appoints officers to establish The Salvation Army in Australia, marking the beginning of its longstanding commitment to helping Australians.

1923 – Foster House opens to support Sydney’s homeless

Located in Surry Hills, Foster House provides a safe place to stay for men experiencing homelessness, continuing The Salvation Army’s commitment to helping those in need.

1974 – Disaster relief following Cyclone Tracy

Among the first to arrive in Darwin on Boxing Day, The Salvation Army provides emergency relief and practical support to communities devastated by Cyclone Tracy.

Couple speaking with a funeral planner outside their home

2017 – Salvos Funerals commences in NSW

Established in NSW under Malcolm Pittendrigh's leadership, Salvos Funerals has since expanded to support families across Australia with compassionate and dignified funeral services.