About Us
Our History
Do not turn away from the fact of death, but together make gentle its effect.
My husband died when I was 26 years old, and our daughter was just 2. Whilst professionally arranged, his funeral was less than what he deserved. That’s why — after years of research exploring rituals and practices of cultures throughout the world — I founded Natural Grace, Australia’s first holistic funeral practice.
I wanted to give grieving families comfort and support but mostly I believed it was possible for families to care for their own dead and to lead their own ceremonies; that natural cremation and burial was legal and possible and that with some gentle care, families could authentically say goodbye to the person they have loved.
Our first funeral was for the 7-year-old daughter of my oldest friend. Since then, we have cared for hundreds of families, helping them honour and celebrate lives with beautiful, meaningful and eco-friendly funerals.
~ Libby Moloney, Founder ~
Meet our caring and experienced
team...
Libby Moloney
Holistic Funeral Director
Founder and Managing Director of Natural Grace, Libby’s role is to nurture and develop our team and our business as we strive to provide authentic, sustainable and beautiful funeral care to our community. As holistic funeral care givers, Libby and her team will gently and respectfully walk alongside you on this important journey. Our goal is to ensure you have all the information you need to make empowered decisions and ultimately experience a meaningful and beautiful day to honour your family member or friend.
Jacqui Morgan
Holistic Funeral Director and Mortician
Sally Cant
Holistic Funeral Director
Sally has a strong interest in and concern for human welfare, values, and dignity. She is a Civil Celebrant and ritual maker, and a published author of ‘Conversations About Death’. Sally will guide and support you through all your funeral choices and assist you with every detail with the intention that the funeral time is deeply satisfying for you and your community.
Peter McConvill
Holistic Funeral Director
A proud Civil Celebrant, End of Life Doula and Death Literacy advocate, Peter is humbled to join the committed and compassionate Natural Grace team. He is honoured to be servicing families from both our Woodend and Fairfield sanctuaries. Outside his new Funeral Director vocation, Peter is an enthusiastic Japanophile, wannabe pilot, an avid ‘dog person’ and likes to think of himself as something of a sushi aficionado.
Jodie Ritchie
General Manager
With an extensive professional career in senior business management, human resources and finance, Jodie brings her breadth of skills and empathic, compassionate and heart-felt service to our team and to the families in our care.
Jodie leads our team with a kind heart and a values driven, collaborative approach.
Kiara Kurz
Holistic Funeral Director
Kiara will gently and respectfully walk alongside you to prepare a meaningful and authentic funeral for the person you love. With a gentle manner and exceptional attention to detail Kiara will ensure your experience is seamless as she guides and supports you through this important time.
Robyn Cuthbert
Infant Team Lead
Robyn holds a vital role as our holistic lead in infant funeral care. Robyn thoughtfully and gently cares for families and little ones who experience the loss of a baby, before, or after birth. With her special skillset Robyn is able to support our broader team as well.
Sharon Tregoning
Administration and Arranger
Working remotely Sharon plays an important role through our operations with her well rounded skillset in administrative, along with supporting our funeral directors and guides. She gently leads families through arrangements and navigates them through the necessary paperwork.
Sharyn McMahon
Administration, Funeral Attendant and Driver
Sharyn comes to us with a wealth of experience in customer service, administration and one-on-one care. She is part of our Macedon Ranges-based team assisting in a range of duties caring for our families.
Debbie Burvill
Funeral Attendant and Driver
Deb is a stalwart of our Macedon Ranges-based care team that helps create seamless set-ups at funeral and memorial venues, as well as ensuring our guests are driven safely to their destinations.
Terry Franklin
Funeral Attendant and Driver
Terry ensures our guests are driven with care and respect to their various destinations. He also gently supports our families when attending funeral services.
Diane More
Funeral Attendant and Driver
Diane is a highly valued member of our team with her intuitive, practical and kind way of being. With a background in nursing administration and leadership Diane is a gentle and steadfast presence at a difficult time.
Our Values & Model of Care
As members of the National Funeral Directors Association of Australia, we adhere to the code of ethics that include:
- To provide a high standard of facilities which are adequately equipped for all services provided.
- To provide staff who are well trained and experienced in all aspects of the funeral profession.
- To always be scrupulous in the confidentiality of client’s personal information.
- To give a written, itemised estimate of costs when required by families at the time of taking instruction.
How We Give Back
We believe in giving back to our community. This is done by providing financial support or donations in kind where we give other organisations the use of our facilities to support their endeavours.