Who Are We
We’ve been an integral part of the Bendigo community for generations, helping to create unique and memorable goodbyes for your loved ones.
The Mulqueen Story
Beginnings
1853 – The Bridge Street Funeral business embraces its origins form 1853 when Thomas Abell opened a carpentry and undertaking business in Bridge Street.
Read moreRelocation
1855 – After obtaining a town lots in May 1855, Thomas Abell and Philip Kennedy constructed an impressive two-storey building and relocated the business to the corner of Bridge and Cemetery streets directly in front of what was then the Sandhurst Burial Grounds.
Read moreNew Owners
1856 – Thomas Oakley purchased the business and operated under his own name.
Read moreOakley & Fizelle
1886 – Thomas Oakley operated the business until 1886 when his son William took over in partnership with Peter Fizelle.
Read moreSole Proprieter
1895 – Peter Fizelle became the sole proprietor on 1 March 1895, and ran the business under his own name. This was the beginning of continuous ownership by the Fizelle/Mulqueen family. Michael Mulqueen was an Irish immigrant who arrived in Australia in 1891 and he subsequently married Peter Fizelle’s daughter Elizabeth.
Read moreFizelle & Mulqueen
1900 – On the 5th of February 1900, the business became known as FIZELLE & MULQUEEN.
Read moreMulqueen & Sons
1934 – The name changed to MULQUEEN & SONS and was managed by Michael’s son John until his death in 1950. The business was then managed by John’s son Peter with his mother Irene (Gerdsen) on behalf of the family.
Read morePeter & John Mulqueen
1965 – Peter Mulqueen and his brother John (4th generation) took over the business together with their wives Adele and Ruth respectively.
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From a very young age, Peter worked with his Father Peter Snr. to ensure the ongoing success of Mulqueen Family Funerals and was an integral part of family discussions regarding ongoing issues the business faced.
