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.

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About Sam McConkey

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.