Memorial Service

A very personal way to celebrate a life

You might feel that a formal funeral service doesn't really reflect your loved one's life or personality. Instead of having a gathering with the coffin present, some people choose to have a memorial service at a time after the cremation has taken place. We can help you navigate your various options, including using an existing chapel as the venue for a time for reflection and gratitude. Click here to find an extensive list of chapels and crematoriums in South-East Queensland.

What is usually included when having a memorial service?

Business hours transfer of deceased to our secure mortuary facility. Long-distance and after-hours transfers may incur a nominal fee.
Professional mortuary accommodation and care.
Face-to-face meeting with one of our funeral professionals to complete the documentation and answer any questions you may have.
Preparation and lodgement of all documentation.
Provision of standard-sized basic coffin. See here for coffin options.
Viewing of deceased at our Geebung facility.
Medical doctor’s ‘Permission to Cremate’ certificate.
Provision of official QLD Death Certificate (1 original copy, 6 certified photocopies of original).
Cremation booking, chapel / venue booking.
Deceased conveyed to crematorium, cremation.
Provision of at least one Funeral Director at the memorial service.
Use of chapel / church for memorial.
Celebrant / Clergy to officiate at the service ($550 average cost).
Beautiful flower arrangement for display at memorial ($350 average cost). You can source your own flowers if preferred.
Complementary framed photo of deceased to display at the service (family to keep).
Collection of ashes from the Crematorium and delivery of ashes to you.
Follow-up support and advice.
No up-front payments required. Full 30 day account to give you time to finalise the invoice.

While most of the items above are compulsory requirements, there are many personal choices you can make to ensure that your loved one's final wishes are honoured. Decisions need to be made about flowers, venue, catering (for refreshments after the service), printed booklets, photographic tributes, etc. Naturally, the choices you make will vary the overall cost.

If you'd like to see some estimated costs for our services, click the 'What it Costs' tab. We'd be glad to speak with you directly over the phone, via email, or in a face-to-face meeting with one of our caring funeral professionals.