About Us
“We are large enough to make a difference and small enough to care”
Welcome to Penrose Funerals. We are here to care for your family during the tough times. We want to be recognised as a service provider you can have confidence in; one who is going to help you create a meaningful and memorable goodbye for your loved one. We welcome all faiths, traditions and beliefs, and promise to do our best to meet your needs.
Historically, many Funeral Directors have been ‘order-takers’ – What type of coffin do you want? What are the names of the deceased’s parents? Where did they live? Thankfully that has changed and today, we are interested in getting to know your family and your loved one. We will ask questions like: Tell me about your mum? What did she get up to in her spare time? What things were important to her?
We want to be the first choice for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one and we hope you come to us with confidence, knowing we will listen and guide you through what needs to be done. It is about ‘Trust and integrity when it matters most.’
Our vision is “Trust and integrity when it matters most.”
Daniel Woods has been involved in the funeral industry for over 20 years. He has a remarkable track record and builds instant rapport and trust with the families,. Both he and his teams look after the South West Slopes and Riverina Districts. He is on the board of the National Funeral Director's Association (NFDA). Daniel has four girls from ages 7 to 32 years of age to keep him him on his toes.
Bill Atchison is well known in the Grenfell and Young communities and has been with Penrose Funerals for over 10 years following a career in the NSW Ambulance. As is often the case in a small business, Bill wears many hats. He can be seen setting up for a funeral in the morning, only to be followed by a quick ‘superman’ change into his suit; or greeting guests as they sign the memorial book at a funeral service.
Our aim is to gently guide you through the journey of funeral preparation and farewell so as to honour your loved one and to care for your wellbeing. We give you time, focus on listening to cater for your individuals needs, and provide advice and suggestions to craft a meaningful and appropriate farewell service.
At Penrose Funeral Care everything we do, we do to honour life...
By providing a sense of comfort and security to those who grieve
By treating those who have died with the utmost respect and dignity
By helping people to commence the important journey of healing as they reconcile their grief
By honouring the lives of those who have died with a ceremony that facilitates remembrance, celebration and hope.
Funerals are Important... because Life is Important
Penrose Funerals is an accredited member of the National Funeral Directors Assocation of Australia (NFDA). We are bound by their Code of Ethics.
Company History
The business A.R Penrose and Son was previously owned by Rob Penrose, who retired in 2013 after 56 years as a Funeral Director. Prior to that, the business was run by his father, Alan Penrose. Current owners, Rachel and Danny Woods hail from Wagga, NSW where they also run a successful business.
Today the business is known as Penrose Funerals, with offices and full mortuary facilities in Grenfell and Young, NSW. In addition to providing a full range of funeral services, we also offer a Memorial and Headstone service throughout the South West Slopes region in NSW.