Funeral Services
Providing Compassionate and Caring Funeral Services across Melbourne
We provide caring and affordable funeral services in Altona, Brunswick, Coburg, Essendon, Fawkner, Meadow Heights, Coolaroo, Preston, Springvale and throughout greater Melbourne.
Always with a helping hand
Often when someone passes away, it’s common not to know what to do.
We are here for you when a loved one passes away.
Where do I start? How do I arrange a funeral?
Our ability through experience to understand and provide reassuring guidance will allow you to make those plans. You can arrange an appropriate and respectful funeral for your loved one with the minimum of stress.
Additional services all done on site
DVD photo presentations
Memorial cards
Organise music
Display and framed photos
Live streaming
Memorial sign in book
Limousine
At the end of the day
Coping with grief over the loss of a loved one, whilst trying to make arrangements can be very challenging.
Our caring and professional funeral directors, will support you through this emotional time.
Cremation Services
Cremation services are an alternative to traditional burial.
Our Cremation services can include:
Funeral Service with Cremation
This is a funeral service with your loved one in a venue of your choice followed by a private cremation
No Service Cremation:
A cremation service that is arranged privately by the funeral director. It involves the cremation of your loved one without a funeral service or any type of formal ceremony.
Memorial Service:
This service typically involves a memorial service that is held for your loved one after a private cremation.
Viewing:
Either in our funeral home or prior to the service on the day where family and friends can pay their final respects.
Urns and Memorialisation:
We offer a variety of urns that you can choose or you can purchase one yourself. Many memorialisation options are available, including keepsakes and jewellery that can hold a small amount of cremated remains.
A Final Gathering
After the service, the family and friends may choose to gather for refreshments to continue to celebrate the life of their loved one , to share memories and offer support to each other.
Chapel Service including cremation
A chapel service including cremation includes a gathering of family and friends to honour and remember the deceased, followed by the cremation.
In general, a chapel service including cremation may include the following elements:
Chapel Service :
A chapel service may include photo presentations, music, prayers, a eulogy, and tributes. This service is typically led by a celebrant but can also be a member of the clergy to celebrate the life of your loved one
Eulogy:
A eulogy is a tribute that is given in honour of the deceased. This can be delivered by a celebrant, family member or friend, or by a member of the clergy.
Music:
Music can be played or sung during the service, often reflecting the deceased's musical preferences or cultural traditions.
Prayers and Readings:
Prayers and readings from religious texts or other sources may be offered as part of the service.
Cremation:
After the service is complete, the cremation takes place. 3 working days after cremation, the ashes are placed in a container and ready for collection at the cemetery for the family. The family may choose to scatter the ashes in a location of their choosing or to place/intern the urn in a cemetery.
A Final Gathering
After the service, the family and friends may choose to gather for refreshments to continue to celebrate the life of their loved one , to share memories and offer support to each other.
It’s important to note that the specifics of a chapel service to cremation may vary depending on the preferences of the family, the traditions and customs of the deceased. It’s recommended that the family discuss their preferences and any specific requests with our funeral home.
Church Service with a private cremation
This is a funeral service that takes place in a church followed by a private cremation at a Cemetery.
It’s important to note that the specifics of a church service with private cremation may vary. It’s recommended that the family discuss their preferences and any specific requests with our funeral home prior to making arrangements for the service.
Private Cremation or No Service, No Attendance cremation (NSNA)
NSNA stands for “No Service, No Attendance”, or private cremation.
A NSNA cremation is a type of cremation in which is no formal funeral service held. 3 Days after after the cremation, family can contact the cemetery for collection of their loved one. It’s recommended that the family discuss their preferences and any specific requests with our funeral home.
Burial Services
A Burial is the interment of their loved one in a grave or crypt. The burial typically follows after a gathering of family and friends at a church, chapel or your chosen venue.
Chapel Service to Burial
Chapel Service:
A chapel service may include photo presentations, music, prayers, a eulogy, and tributes. This service is typically led by a celebrant but can also be a member of the clergy to celebrate the life of your loved one
Procession:
After the chapel service, a procession is formed to travel to the cemetery for the burial. The procession may include family members and close friends of the deceased.
Committal Service:
At the cemetery, a brief graveside service is conducted. This may include a final prayer or blessing, a reading, or a short eulogy. The casket is then lowered into the ground, and family members may place flowers or other mementos on or near the grave.
A Final Gathering:
After the burial, the family and friends may choose to gather for refreshments to continue to celebrate the life of their loved one , to share memories and offer support to each other.
It’s important to note that the specifics of a chapel service to burial may vary depending on the preferences of the family, the traditions and customs of the deceased. It’s recommended that the family discuss their preferences and any specific requests with our funeral home.
Church Service to Burial
A church service followed by a burial is a type of funeral service that involves a ceremony at a church or other place of worship, followed by a procession to the cemetery for the burial of the deceased. This type of service is common when the family wishes to have a traditional funeral service but prefers a simple burial without additional memorial events. In general, a church service to burial may include the following elements:
Church Service:
The service begins with a church service that may include hymns, prayers, a eulogy, and/or readings from religious texts. The service is typically led by a member of the clergy and may reflect the traditions and beliefs of the deceased.
Procession:
After the church service, a procession is formed to travel to the cemetery for the burial. The procession may include family members and close friends of the deceased.
Committal Service:
At the cemetery, a brief graveside service is conducted. This may include a final prayer or blessing, a reading. The casket is then lowered into the ground, and family members may place flowers or other mementos on or near the grave.
A Final Gathering:
After the burial, the family and friends may choose to gather for refreshments to continue to celebrate the life of their loved one , to share memories and offer support to each other.
It’s important to note that the specifics of a church service to burial may vary depending on the preferences of the family, the traditions and customs of the deceased. It’s recommended that the family discuss their preferences and any specific requests with our funeral home.
Graveside Services
A service that is held graveside is a type of funeral service that takes place at the cemetery where the deceased will be interred. This is usually a ceremony that can involve prayers, readings, or other tributes to the deceased, as well as the interment of the coffin or casket in the grave.
This is a standalone service. In general, graveside services are simpler than other types of funeral services.
During a graveside service, the casket is placed on the gravesite and family members and friends may gather around to pay their respects to the deceased. The service may be led by a member of the clergy, a celebrant, or a family member, and may include music, prayers, or other tributes. The specific details of the service may vary depending on the wishes of the family and the customs and traditions of the religion or culture involved.
After the service, the coffin or casket is lowered into the grave, and family members may place flowers, soil, or other mementos on or nearby as a final gesture of love and respect for the deceased.
Services held graveside are a meaningful way for family and friends to honour and farewell their loved one.
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Looking for a sensitive & understanding Melbourne Funeral Director?
Speak to one of our Funeral Directors on 9355 7900 or send us a message.
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Our office is open 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday for all administrative enquiries.
Our location
413-415 Bell Street, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044
