Hi, I'm
Sam McConkey

Co-Founder

After experiencing first-hand the cost and complexity of funerals, I started Bare with a close friend Cale. Our mission now, as it has always been, is to change the way we deal with death - by giving all Australians access to an affordable, simple, and stress-free funeral service. Through Bare, it's my privilege to take the emotional and financial burden of funeral arrangement off families, so they can focus on what matters most.

Born:

Perth, Western Australia

Grew up in:

Geraldton, Western Australia

Currently lives:

Melbourne, Victoria

Why I love what I do:

It really is a privilege every time a family chooses Bare to take care of their loved one. It's a responsibility we take incredibly seriously, and it's incredibly satisfying when you're able to make a really hard time in someone's life just a little easier. I feel so fortunate that I'm surrounded by more than a hundred Bare employees who share the same vision and purpose - and who make coming to work every day incredibly fulfilling.

When I'm not at work:

I've two (almost three) young kids, and I'm at the stage of life where my main role is to be their taxi driver and personal chef. Beyond that, I host a YouTube TV show and podcast called Final Encore (where famous Australians plan their dream funeral live in studio), love reading, sports and spending lazy Sunday afternoons with friends.

Our award winning team

Our team members have come from all walks of life with a single shared purpose - to make the hardest time in your life just a little bit easier.

Cale Donovan

Co-Founder

David Kaye

Product Team

Natasha Matthews

People & Business Operations

Kashif Amjad

Finance Team

Daijah Johns

Marketing Team

Kacy Ratta

Marketing Team

André Allavena

Engineering Team

Vidi Shaweddy

Engineering Team

Faiq Hassan

Engineering Team

Chris Harrison

Product Team