Piddington's Funeral Home & Crematorium

28/08/2026

A big thank you to Perry & Phillips Funeral Directors for the warm welcome extended to Jock Foster during his visit to the UK.

Building connections with funeral professionals around the world allows us to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen the care we provide to our local community.

We are grateful for the opportunity and look forward to bringing valuable insights home to Armidale.

A huge welcome to Jock Foster of Piddington's Funeral Home & Crematorium, based in Armidale, Australia.

Jock has completed his first day with us at Perry and Phillips and will be here for the week to experience British funerals.

A true pleasure to have him and his partner, Leah, here in Bridgnorth with us 💙🙏

Funerals Australia 🙏

18/08/2026

The relatives and friends of the late Brian Frederick Kelly, are advised that a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, 28th August 2026 at Piddington’s Outdoor Chapel, commencing at 12.00pm.

A smoking ceremony will commence at 11.30am, prior to the funeral service.

For further information regarding this service, please contact our office on 02 6772 2288.

13/08/2026

The relatives and friends of the late Leo Roy Blanch, are advised that a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 21st August 2026 at St Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, Armidale commencing at 12.00pm.

For further information regarding this service, please contact our office on 02 6772 2288.

10/08/2026

Exciting News! Chapel Refurbishment

We are delighted to announce that our chapel will be undergoing a refresh.

On Tuesday, 18th August, work will begin with a major power upgrade. Due to the scope of the works being undertaken, access to the office will be limited. Further information regarding access arrangements will be provided as it becomes available.

The chapel will be unavailable for approximately 6 to 8 weeks while renovations are completed.

To continue supporting our community during the refurbishment:
• Our Outdoor Chapel will remain available, with limited facilities.
• An alternative indoor venue will also be available during this period.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we enhance this important space and look forward to welcoming you back once the refurbishment is complete. For any questions or further information, please contact our office on (02) 6772 2288.

04/08/2026

The relatives and friends of the late Dympna Brazier, are advised that a Requiem Mass will be held on Monday, 10th August 2026 at Sts Mary and Joseph Cathedral commencing at 2.00pm.

For further information regarding this service, please contact our office on 02 6772 2288.

31/07/2026

Stone Mason Apprentice Opportunity

Are you looking for a hands-on career where your work has real meaning? As a Stone Mason Apprentice, you'll learn the traditional and modern skills required to craft and install headstones, monuments, memorial plaques, and stone features that honour and celebrate people's lives.

Every memorial you help create becomes a lasting tribute for families and their community. Your workmanship will stand for decades, often centuries, preserving memories and local history for future generations.

What You'll Learn
- Headstone and memorial construction
- Stone carving and engraving techniques
- Working with granite, marble, and natural stone
- Monument installation and restoration
- Use of specialised trade tools and machinery

Why Become a Stonemason?
- Earn while you learn
- Gain a nationally recognised trade qualification
- Work outdoors and in a skilled trade environment
- Create meaningful, lasting memorials
- Develop craftsmanship that can be passed on through generations
- Enjoy a rewarding career with specialised skills

We're Looking For
- Reliable and motivated school leavers
- Good attention to detail
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Pride in producing quality workmanship
- An interest in practical, hands-on work

A career in stonemasonry is more than a trade. It's preserving memories, history, and legacies in stone. At Piddingtons Armidale, your safety is our priority. We are dedicated to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and safe working environment where all staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their best.

LS Piddington & Sons Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 6772 22 88
Applications via email to: [email protected]

Build a career. Learn a trade. Create a meaningful memory for future generations.

24/07/2026

The relatives and friends of the late David Joseph Moore, are advised that a Memorial Service will be held on Friday, 31st July 2026 at Saint Andrew's Anglican Church, Walcha commencing at 2.00pm.

For further information regarding this service, please contact our office on 02 6772 2288.

01/07/2026

Congratulations Team Undertakers! 👏

What an incredible achievement completing the 2026 Push Up Challenge! Your dedication, determination, and teamwork are truly inspiring.

Even more meaningful is your commitment to raising awareness for mental health and honouring such an important cause.

You should all be incredibly proud. 💙

25/06/2026

💪 Supporting Better Mental Health – The Push-Up Challenge

This June, members of the Piddington’s team took on The Push-Up Challenge, completing an incredible 3,307 push-ups each over 24 days (3–26 June).

Why 3,307?
Because it represents the number of lives lost to su***de in Australia in 2024 (the most recent available data.)

This challenge is about more than fitness; it’s about raising awareness and supporting mental health initiatives across the country.

If you’d like to follow our team’s progress, you can do so here:
👉 https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/theundertakers

19/06/2026

Please accept our sincere apologies that the livestream of the service for the late Carl Trevaskis was not accessible as intended. We understand how important this was and are very sorry for any upset caused.

A recording of the service is now available to watch here:
https://piddingtons.com.au/livestream-clients/?nid=bfb2201a-957e-4987-ad0c-a7e2acf62e88

Thank you for your understanding.