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TJ Scott & Son has been a trusted family business since 1938, with the experience and values to support you during difficult times. 

Our close-knit team is led by third and fourth generation funeral specialists and has a long history of caring for families in the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas.

While assisting central Victorian people to celebrate and farewell their loved ones, we’ve responded and contributed to community and industry changes.
Our exceptional service and care has remained a trusted constant over many years.

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From the very beginning Daniel made the whole process feel very comfortable and personal. He was extremely attentive to our needs, going out of his way to help us throughout, whilst also being meticulous and thorough so we could relax knowing all the details were being taken care of.
R. Glover
The service of our loved one was one of care and respect. Kelly was professional on every level. She kept us up to date with everything along the way to the follow up after the service was outstanding. Her compassion, calmness, humour and attention to detail throughout this difficult time was reassuring and appreciated. She listened and made it happen. Kelly really is a master of her craft. We are beyond grateful to all the staff at T J Scott and Son.
Robyn and Natarsha
Brian made the making of the funeral arrangements as easy as it could be. All the staff were professional and caring. I couldn't thank them more for their professionalism and support during this extremely emotional time. I couldn't have been more satisfied with how Brian's Service was conducted on the day. Brian from TJ Scott was very attentive and at the same time discreet; I felt that he would be there whenever we needed him. I felt the same about John Scott, the Celebrant and I was very satisfied with the way John delivered Brian's Service. He was very supportive to me and made sure he met and comforted my family, Brian's mum and siblings prior to the service.
Rosemary Walker
Honestly, we could not fault the care and respect shown to our family by Daniel and his team. Nothing is too much trouble and there is regular consultation to make sure everything is as planned. We cannot thank you enough.
Judy Cleve
You did everything perfectly. Everyone said it was a beautiful funeral.
C. B, Sunbury
John was highly praised by people in attendance as well as by our former Parish priest who had conducted family funerals in the past and is now 95. He watched on online and made a point of praising John. High praise indeed from a man who's been a 'celebrant' for 70 years. I expected a caring and a high standard based on previous experience and this experience lived up to my high expectations. The service was respectful, professional, caring and John Scott meaningful as a celebrant. We are lucky to have Kelly, Brian and the whole team in our town.
Anonymous, Kyneton
Kelly was amazing to work with during this difficult time. Her attention to details and follow up were wonderful.
Anonymous, Gisborne
An element of their service that stood out was their availability of staff to answer questions, to help clarify the process and offer support with service details. The whole process was exemplary. Thank you for making Mum’s funeral a smooth process. Your attention to all the details and requirements took a lot of worry away at a time I found it hard to focus and make decisions.
J.B, Riddells Creek
John was absolutely fantastic. We felt as if he was a part of our family! So did many who watched the live-stream also. Everything was made so easy during a very sad and difficult time.
H. Vosti
Honestly, we could not fault the care and respect shown to our family by Daniel and his team. Nothing is too much trouble and there is regular consultation to make sure everything is as planned. We cannot thank you enough.
J. Cleve
We can't thank Daniel enough for the empathy and professionalism shown to us during such a sad time.
K. Bowden
They listened to our needs and requirements and were extremely helpful. They were very caring of Mum and presented her beautifully. We were overwhelmed with the quality of staff, very approachable, compassionate and understanding. They helped us as much as possible. Thank you.
C V.O
We chose T J Scott and Son because we had attended a T J Scott & Son Funeral and saw how very well it was arranged. A difficult experience which was made easier by the Scott Family. Hugh’s funeral was very well done and the live-streaming was exceptional. Everything was done so well particularly the care you showed to the family.
J. Buchanan
Thank you John, Jenny and team at T J Scott & Son for your caring, sensitive approach to my beautiful Dad’s passing. Every as[pect was amazing. Everything that was organised was not only professional but handled with a very friendly family feel to the day. Thank you again for making the day a wonderful celebration of my very special Dad.
L. Dowsett
You Exceeded all expectations.Absolutely perfect. Thanks for everything John, so caring and professional. You provided us with the absolute, complete package. We will cherish memories of mum forever. We could not alter anything. Superb effort Jean would have loved it.
J. Boyes
We have nothing but praise for the team at TJ Scott & Son. Daniel, please accept our deepest gratitude for everything you did to make this process as smooth as possible. Your support allowed us to focus on saying our goodbyes to our son and sincerely thank you for representing us so perfectly. We were touched and comforted by your expert guidance and genuine concern for our well-being. Many people who spoke with us afterwards, expressed their praise for Adam’s celebration of life as being a most beautiful, heartfelt service. All the positive comments afterwards have helped us with our grieving.
Les, Liz & Ryan Szreniawski
Daniel looked after our family when our father died and took meticulous care in providing guidance us through the process. He even reminded us of things when our minds were elsewhere. It wasn’t a difficult choice to make when our mother died recently to arrange her funeral with TJ Scott. Daniel went above and beyond to meet our needs this time round even to find a song in Polish that summed up our mother perfectly. On the day, Daniel's care and attention was faultless. We can’t thank them enough.
Jeanette K
Working with TJ Scott was an absolute privilege during the difficult time of laying our dear Mum, Margaret, to rest. Jenny Strawhorn, as our funeral director, brought an unmatched level of compassion and support from the very beginning. She seamlessly took charge of all the operations, ensuring every detail was handled with care and sensitivity. Jenny truly understood the depth of our love for Mum and honored her memory in every decision. Her guidance allowed us to personalise the funeral, ensuring it reflected Mum's essence and our family's wishes.
Throughout the process, communication with TJ Scott was prompt, efficient, and professional, yet always delivered with a gentle, caring touch. Jenny's compassion and dedication made a profound difference during such a challenging time, and we will forever be grateful for her presence and support.
Thanks so much again Jenny,
Warmly
Sue
"It was Mum's wish for John to conduct her service. We found great comfort in working with your well informed, patient caring team. The service was very personal, everyone recognised how well John knew Mum and everything was handled perfectly. The team took the stress away from us. We are really grateful to the team for making a stressful day run so smoothly and so thankful and pleased that Mum had such a lovely send off! It was what she wanted and she would have been very happy."
Lois Sullivan (Woodend)
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to T J Scott & Son funerals, in particular Jenny and Matthew for their support and care they provided our family for the passing of our beloved mother and nana. Jenny was truly an amazing lady who guided us through the whole planning process with such compassion, beautiful ideas and unwavering assistance. We are deeply grateful for the exceptional care that was provided to us all. Thank you again to your service. We appreciate that it would be a very difficult job and we are so grateful for everything that you all do.
The Rutherford Family
We found Daniel, Kelly and John from TJ Scott & Son so very helpful, kind and professional at all times whilst going through the difficult process of preparation and the actual Funeral service for mum, we could not have asked for more than they gave. At all times they were wonderful, they have genuine care and understanding during a difficult time for families. I would highly recommend T.J. Scott & Son.
Kim Campbell
'Everything from start to finish was so professional with such special care and an eye for every detail - keep doing what we are doing.'. My personal thanks to all especially John, Kelly and Jen. Each time you have made it so easy in a relaxed caring manner. All the very best. Can't thank you enough'.
Helen Sea and family
Thank you, Daniel, and all the staff at TJ Scott & Son for your wonderful care and concern for us all in recent weeks, as well as your care of Mum when she passed away. Your family have been caring for our family in our most vulnerable moments for so many years now, and I just wanted you all to know how much it meant to me to find in you the same compassion, empathy and gentle professionalism that we have always experienced when working with Scott’s to arrange our family funerals. Mum would have been very humbled and I think quite thrilled with such a beautiful funeral, so thank you for going to so much trouble on our behalf to make this a reality. I also appreciated so much your sensitivity to my particular circumstances which meant I was unable to attend Mum’s funeral in person. We are all so grateful for all you have done for us.
Julie, (Tasmania)
I wish to thank Kelly and your team enormously, from the bottom of our hearts. As our Funeral Director you made this very difficult & sad time a much easier one for us to deal with, taking upon all the procedures & responsibilities at hand. We trusted you & your team from the very start when you picked up our Beautiful Dad from his bedside, with much gentleness & grace, taking him away into your professional care! You kept in constant contact with all of our family members with every detail, which we much appreciated. To see our Father again at the church, demonstrated just how you completely cared for him over that time, as he looked like a Contented Angel! Much Appreciation to all!
Sandy Maynes and familyCEO
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If you have recently arranged or attended a funeral with TJ Scott & Son please kindly provide a testimonial or reflection on your experience by completing the following form:

Kelly Scott – Past National President (2023–2025)

Funerals Australia (formerly Australian Funeral Directors Association

Reflecting on her presidency, Kelly shared:

It has been an honour to serve as National President of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, now Funerals Australia, from 2023 to 2025. Throughout this period, our focus has been clear: to promote professional standards across the funeral profession and to increase awareness of the value of a farewell—whatever form that may take.

During my tenure, Training and Education have been at the forefront of our work, ensuring funeral professionals are well-equipped to support and care for families at one of life’s most difficult times.

The introduction of the Funeral Learning Hub has been a milestone achievement, providing accessible, ongoing professional development that reflects our commitment to excellence.

At Funerals Australia, we want every family to have a positive and informed experience when arranging a funeral. Choosing a Funerals Australia Member means choosing a funeral director who upholds a strict code of ethics and conduct, complies with PEV standards (premises, vehicles and equipment), and completes regular professional development.

Funerals are too important to leave to just anyone, and I am proud to have played a part in strengthening the standards and resources that safeguard families and uphold the trust of our communities.

Planning Ahead

Preplanning a funeral means different things to different people.  For some it is very much about documenting their wishes, sometimes in very simple terms and sometimes in great detail. For other people their main concern is setting aside funds to ease the financial burden for their loved ones. For many people it is a combination of both. The first step is to meet with one of our team to help you decide in advance what you would like for your own personalised funeral.

We will ask you simple questions about what your vision is for your funeral. You can take your time to answer either during the session or at a later time. You will also be shown some examples of what is possible and of course, because we can design a funeral with you to suit your own personal requests, the possibilities are endless.

Your free, no obligation funeral planning session provides you with many options and the peace of mind knowing you are well organised in advance, saving your family time and ensuring issues are avoided during what is a very emotional experience.

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