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About Us
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about us

Genuine sincerity and compassion is our daily commitment at Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors.

Kerri and Aaron Burkin - Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors - Cairns Australia We are committed to excellence of service and a special level of care and compassion. We place the highest priority on meeting the specific and personal wishes of those families who have entrusted us with the care of their loved ones while maintaining their confidentiality at all times.
Burkin Funerals was established in 1997 by Aaron & Kerrie Burkin. to provide a special level of care for residents of the entire Cairns District.

Our reputation for quality, care and commitment to our clients has seen Burkin Funerals grow rapidly until in November 2003, Burkin Funerals acquired Svendsens Funeral Directors of Cairns which was established in 1884, and formed Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors.

Today Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors provide quality services and facilities second to none in the greater Tropical North Region. Burkin Svendsens is a member of the Australian Institute of Embalming as well as the British Institute of Embalming.

As part of our pledge to continually improve the level of care in this industry, we have prepared this website to offer guidance and support to individuals and families faced with a death in the family. It will introduce you to some of the issues that you may face and some of the decisions that you will need to make

Please feel comfortable to phone us on 4054 5400 and speak with either of us or our staff at anytime about any aspect of funerals or funeral planning.

Warmest regards.

Aaron & Kerrie Burkin
FEEL COMFORTABLE TO PHONE US ON: 07 4054 5400