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June 15, 2025 27 mins

In this episode of Peninsula Picks, we sit down with Simon and Sameiko, the compassionate duo behind Candour Funerals, to talk about their unique journey from corporate life to creating a deeply personal funeral service on the Mornington Peninsula.

After successful careers in entirely different industries, Simon and Sameiko made the conscious decision to return to their roots, both in purpose and location. Inspired by a desire to bring authenticity, empathy, and human connection back into end-of-life services, they launched Candour Funerals with a mission to do things differently.

We talk about:

  • Their personal and professional paths that led to Candour

  • What it means to offer a “modern funeral service with heart”

  • The experience of moving home to the Peninsula and finding community

  • How grief, celebration, and storytelling are central to what they do

  • The importance of listening and letting families lead the process

Whether you're curious about the changing nature of funerals or just love a good local story of passion and purpose, this heartfelt conversation is one not to miss.

Guests: Simon & Sameiko, Co-Founders of Candour Funerals

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