FUNERAL COMFORT DOG

AT KINGS, WE UNDERSTAND THE COMFORT A TRAINED COMPANION PET CAN PROVIDE TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING GRIEF AND LOSS.


That is why we have introduced a special dog, Womble, to our Funeral Home.

Womble’s natural and intuitively caring personality can offer comfort to bereaving families and guests at our arrangement meetings and funeral services.

It is widely understood that the presence of a dog can alleviate emotional suffering and provide comfort and connection for people through difficult times.

If you see Womble around our office and chapel, he will be pleased to meet you!

HERE FOR YOU, FOR FUNERALS YOUR WAY
(03) 5248 3444

WOMBLE Q&A

At Kings Funerals, we understand the comfort a trained companion pet can provide to people experiencing grief and loss. We had heard of comfort dogs being used in aged care facilities and hospitals and had also seen that these kinds of dogs were being used in Funeral homes in the USA. Research showed us that comfort dogs can help provide comfort and support to families trying to manage grief in addition to improving their overall mental and physical health. The simple act of petting a comfort dog increases serotonin and dopamine levels in our brain which helps improve our mood by lowering stress, anxiety, and depression.

NEWS & EVENTS

EVENT – Talking About Death 2026

Talking About Death Geelong is a free community conversation series presented by Kings Funerals in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries. ...

EVENT – Seniors Festival Celebration 2026

The Avenue Duo from Shedding the Blues Live music, great company and an afternoon to celebrate! Join us at Kings ...

WAYS TO REMEMBER – Meaningful Choices After Cremation

A Dying to Know Day Community Information Afternoon For many people, the funeral is only one part of saying goodbye. ...

REVIEWS

  • KINGS FUNERALS
  • Feefo logo

Trusted Customer "DIGNIFIED, RESPECTFUL
& WELL ORGANISED
FAREWELL TO OUR MUM
We had a pre-paid funeral already in place, which made the whole process a lot easier. Everything went smoothly before & during the funeral, which kept our stress levels down & we appreciated the attention to detail from our co-ordinator. I would definitely recommend Kings to anyone. - 18 July 2025 "THOUGHTFUL,
AND KNOWLEDGABLY
ASSISTED US THROUGH
DIFFICULT PERIOD
Trusted Customer - 18 July 2025 Well trained staff, showed compassion and were able to guide us through a very difficult time. Our 3rd experience with Kings and recommend them to assist you through a very emotional period. "EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND VERY IN TOUCH WITH HUMANITY. Trusted Customer - 11 July 205 Have dealt with Kings before so I would recommend them very much.
They know what they are doing.



Trusted Customer
"DIGNIFIED, RESPECTFUL
& WELL ORGANISED
FAREWELL TO OUR MUM


We had a pre-paid funeral already in place, which made the whole process a lot easier. Everything went smoothly before & during the funeral, which kept our stress levels down & we appreciated the attention to detail from our co-ordinator. I would definitely recommend Kings to anyone.


- 18 July 2025

Trusted Customer
"THOUGHTFUL,
AND KNOWLEDGABLY
ASSISTED US THROUGH
DIFFICULT PERIOD

Well trained staff, showed compassion and were able to guide us through a very difficult time. Our 3rd experience with Kings and recommend them to assist you through a very emotional period.

- 18 July 2025


Trusted Customer
"EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND VERY IN TOUCH WITH HUMANITY.

Have dealt with Kings before so I would recommend them very much.
They know what they are doing.


- 11 July 205

WANT TO TALK IT THROUGH?

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU.

Contact us at any time and we’ll be glad to help. We’re here with expert guidance and an understanding ear 24 hours a day seven days a week. And it’s easy to arrange an appointment for a personal consultation. Call us: 03 5248 3444