The Gentle Hand Story
We are honoured to be one of the few family owned and independently operated funeral directors in Sydney.
Gentle Hand Funerals was founded by Anna Moretti-Calos, whose journey in the funeral industry began in 2014 with InvoCare as a Family Service Advisor at Northern Suburbs Memorial Park. Anna later continued her work at Forest Lawn Memorial Park before advancing to the role of Funeral Director/Conductor in 2017 with Guardian Funerals, one of Sydney’s largest funeral homes in the South-West Corridor.
Anna has specialised in creating personalised and themed funerals that celebrate the unique lives of loved ones. Notable examples include a coffin lid designed as a golf course, with a chapel adorned with golf buggies, buckets of golf balls, and clubs, as well as a golf cart filled with personal memorabilia provided by the family. She has also arranged for the Batmobile to serve as a special escort, involving the children in the final farewell to their father. These personal touches exemplify Anna’s commitment to honouring the individuality of each life.
Meet our Funeral Director
I’m Anna from Gentle Hand Funerals, and my mission is to help families navigate through their most challenging moments with grace and compassion. Specialising in personalised and themed funerals, I strive to create heartfelt services that celebrate the individuality of those we've lost.
Each service is thoughtfully curated, allowing family and friends to honour their loved one's legacy in a way that feels right for them. If you're looking for a caring touch in a trying time, please reach out so we can start planning a meaningful tribute.
A Unique Touch
Gentle Hand Funerals was established to fill a void in the industry, offering personal and affordable services to families during their time of need. We understand that arranging a funeral can be overwhelming, and Anna’s personal experience with grief, has given her unique insight into how grief affects individuals differently. This experience is one of her greatest achievements and underscores her dedication to supporting families during these difficult times.
We offer the option of meeting families in the comfort of their own homes, providing a more personal and meaningful experience during this sensitive time.
As an experienced and compassionate funeral director, Anna is committed to guiding you through one of life’s most challenging experiences. At Gentle Hand Funerals, we believe that empathy, compassion, professionalism, transparency, and personalisation are the core qualities that distinguish us from larger firms.
We offer comprehensive funeral services across a wide range of cultures and communities. Gentle Hand Funerals is strategically located to provide cremation and burial services throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area, as well as the South and North Coastal Areas, Newcastle, and selected regional areas.