At Sylvan Funerals we are proud to be able to guide, support and care for families during an important and difficult time in their lives.

Our aim is to help with every aspect of a funeral, relieving some of the burden from our families. We strive to make the organisation of the funeral as smooth as possible therefore giving our families a chance, not just to say goodbye, but to celebrate and honour their loved ones life in the most fitting way possible

We are a small, Family Owned funeral home, owned by Vic & Gaylene Salomon, along with members of their family. Learn a little about our staff below:

Vic & Gaylene Salomon
Business Owners / Managing Directors

With over a decade of service to the community, Husband and Wife – Vic & Gaylene have continued to improve the services that Sylvan Funerals offers to families. They have three children: Peter, Ramon and Cassidy. Gaylene is our in-house funeral celebrant, conducting funeral services, while Vic tends to families loved ones whom we care for.

Ramon Salomon
General Manager / Funeral Director

After working closely with Gaylene for many years, Ramon Salomon (son of Vic & Gaylene) is the second generation leading Sylvan Funerals into the future.   Ramon brings a solid background in Graphic Design studies together with an understanding of the needs of families as they prepare to farewell a loved one.

Jannene Wall
Funeral Arranger & Celebrant
Rebekah Hearder
Funeral Arranger & Mortician
Helen Craik
Funeral Assistant & Caterer

Helen is a younger sister to Gaylene. She has been a resident of Ipswich all her life, being part of the Heck family.

Leon Eustace
Funeral Director & Mortician
Nicola Atkinson
Funeral Arranger & Mortician
Natalie Graham
Funeral Arranger