Our Team
Australian Heritage Funerals was established in 1998 by the McGrath-Colquhoun family and remains managed by Judith McGrath-Colquhoun. Judith works actively in the day-to-day running of the funeral home. We are fortunate to be supported by a team of warm, caring and experienced staff. Learn a little about us…..

Judith McGrath-Colquhoun
As the Manager of Australian Heritage Funerals, my overall priority is to ensure that we deliver exceptional service every day. That each and everything we do is of the highest standards and helps the families who rely on us.
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I am very involved with our community having served on the CentaCare Board for over 12 years, The Toowoomba Hospice Board for 5 years, the Zonta Club of Toowoomba Board for 2 years and as a past Treasurer of the Board of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, Queensland division. As well as a member of various other groups in Toowoomba, I also present educational sessions to many other groups, clubs and staff members of Nursing Homes, Hospitals etc every year.
I enjoy spending my spare time with family and friends (often in various coffee shops!) or escape into the garden. Recently I decided to try something new so I am learning dancing, which I thoroughly enjoy.
My parents were both Funeral Directors, now retired, and although I originally worked as a teacher, I was drawn to Funeral Care and I am passionate about the work we do. For me, I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else or doing anything else. I feel this is very special work and a honour and a privilege to work with our client families.
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David Jutsum
I am the Location Manager at Australian Heritage Funerals. Caring for and supporting our team so that they can compassionately and professionally care for our client families is a key priority. Working in the funeral industry, supporting families through grief and loss, and creating beautiful farewells for loved ones is an incredible privilege.
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I love this industry and the team I work with. Compassion, professionalism, kindness, respect, and dignity for all are key values that are reflected each day in the way our team engages with client families and cares for the deceased in our care. We have the honour of meeting and working with so many amazing people. I treasure the moments I share with client families, sharing precious memories during funeral arrangements, laughing at hilarious anecdotes shared, shedding tears together as we farewell a much-loved family member together – celebrating life.
Funeral service has taught me that life is a precious gift and I cherish my relationships with my children, friends, and family. I enjoy running, bike riding, watching movies and reading and, when I have the opportunity, I love escaping into nature: the bush, the mountains, or the beach.
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Glad
Following the sudden death of my late husband, I needed to get back into full time employment. Having dealt with the trauma of losing someone so dear,
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Simon
Compassion and empathy and many years as working as a volunteer at the local Toowoomba Hospice is what inspired me to join the Australian Heritage Funerals Team as a Funeral Director.
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In my spare time, I love cycling, hiking, travelling, gardening, joinery and reading.
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Angela
I have had a passionate desire to work in funeral care since my early 20’s and, thanks to a long career in the travel industry, coupled with years of personal growth in my voluntary work,
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Tony
The caring work environment and the chance to offer compassion and respect to those in need are the main reasons that I joined the Australian Heritage Funerals team.
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Michael
This most rewarding work is an extension of and a seamless transition from my 22 years in pastoral ministry. As a Funeral Assistant, I am involved in the lives of people at their most vulnerable,
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Robert
There are a number of reasons why I love my job so much. Firstly, it is not your standard career path and secondly, I never dread the end of weekends or holidays coming to a close.
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