Dedicated, professional
family team

Compassionate,
caring support

Serving our
community since 1983

John and Sheryl Folpp of Muswellbrook and Scone Funeral Services are a dedicated, professional family team.

Their caring, compassionate personal support is available to guide you through the planning and decision making process associated with funeral arrangements.

Their offices are located in Muswellbrook and Scone. They cover the needs of all areas throughout the Upper Hunter, including Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Scone, Murrurundi, Denman and Merriwa.

Pre-paid/pre-arranged funeral plans are also available for those who want to leave their family the gift of knowing everything has been taken care of ahead of time. A variety of memorial plaque options are available. An extensive catalogue is available to help you with ideas and decision making.

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Current Funeral Notices

MARSHALL: James Leslie (Jim)

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 12th April 2026.  Late of Upper Dartbrook, Scone.  Aged 85 years.  Loving husband of Noreen.  Much loved father of Warrick, Patrick and Richard.  Loved by his daughter-in-law Sandy.  Proud and loving Pop to all his grandchildren.  Sadly, missed by all his family and friends.  A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Friday 24th April 2026 at White Park, Guernsey Street, Scone NSW commencing at 11am followed by a private family burial in the Scone Lawn Cemetery, New England Highway, Scone NSW.  If you would like to let Noreen and family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.  The livestream of Jim’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: MARSHALL: James Leslie (Jim)

BATES: Ackland John

Passed away at the Calvary Mercy Hospice in Waratah West ~ Ackland joined his Ancestors in eternal Dreaming on Good Friday morning, Friday 3 April 2026.  Ackland’s final days were spent surrounded by his six children, four grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, best friends and loving family.  Ackland was the proud father of Merredy, Jennetta, Thomas, Jarcara, Kira Lee & Tesharnhi and even prouder Poppy to Tobie, Fraser Ackland, Nullah and Annetta Kathy Pearl. Ack was loved by many. His legacy will live on through his beautiful children and grandchildren. A service will be held at Hope City Church, Common Road, Muswellbrook NSW on Friday 8 May commencing at 1pm.  Family have asked attendees to please wear Tigers shirts /or black & orange to celebrate Ack’s life and love for his favourite footy team. If you would like to let Ack’s family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.