Catholic funeral directors

Funeral directors with experience in Catholic traditions across Australia.

According to Funerals Direct, there are 50 funeral directors listed with experience in Catholic funeral traditions across Australia.

Catholic funeral rites in Australia follow a three-part structure: the vigil (or wake), the funeral mass, and the rite of committal. The funeral mass is the centrepiece, held in a church, with scripture readings, prayers, and Holy Communion. Catholic funerals can be elaborate or simple, depending on family preference and parish tradition.

Catholic funeral traditions

  • A vigil (rosary or wake) often takes place the evening before the funeral
  • The funeral mass is celebrated in a church, usually with the casket present
  • Scripture readings, eulogies, and Holy Communion form the core of the mass
  • Burial and cremation are both accepted; cremated remains must be kept together in a sacred place
  • A priest leads prayers of commendation and the rite of committal at the cemetery or crematorium
  • Memorial masses may be held at 30 days, on the anniversary, or as the family chooses

What to look for in a funeral director

Look for a funeral director with established relationships with local parishes, experience coordinating with priests and chapels, and the ability to handle traditional Catholic items like the pall, paschal candle, and holy water. Many Australian directors also offer multilingual support for Italian, Polish, Filipino, and other Catholic communities.

Practices vary between communities and individual families. The summary above reflects common Australian patterns. Speak with your funeral director about your specific wishes.

Catholic funeral directors

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A G Adams & Sons premises
5.05 reviewsKerang, VIC

A.G. Adams & Sons is a family operated funeral director in Kerang, Victoria, owned and operated by Philip and Karen Davey. With a long and proud history of personal care and service to the Kerang and surrounding district communities, the business carries on the family tradition while upholding professional standards. The funeral home provides services for people from all different cultures and of all faiths and beliefs, offering modern chapel and refreshment facilities with off-street parking for families. Contact A.G. Adams & Sons to discuss your family's individual requirements for a funeral service or farewell.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Horizon Funerals Gold Coast - Yatala premises
5.01 reviewsYatala, QLD

Horizon Funerals Gold Coast - Yatala is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Yatala, QLD and surrounding areas. The business offers livestreaming for distant family. They serve Catholic families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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White Lady Funerals Bankstown premises
5.013 reviewsBankstown, NSW

White Lady Funerals Bankstown is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Bankstown, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the White Lady Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Coast Family Funerals premises
5.050 reviewsErina, NSW

Coast Family Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Erina, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Brember Family Funerals premises
5.0201 reviewsHallam, VIC

Brember Family Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Hallam, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Tweed Heads premises
5.05 reviewsTweed Heads, NSW

Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Tweed Heads is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Tweed Heads, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Mareena Purslowe Funerals North Perth premises
5.03 reviewsNorth Perth, WA

Mareena Purslowe Funerals North Perth has supported families in North Perth for over 35 years with personalised funeral services. Located at 15 Scarborough Beach Road, the funeral home is led by Location Manager Ashleigh Pilcher and her team of women who provide guidance through every step of funeral planning. The chapel seats 100 guests and features audiovisual capabilities, a viewing room, and a refreshment room for gatherings. Services can be held in the chapel, at local churches including St Mary's Catholic Church and Orthodox Church of Evangelismos, or at meaningful personal locations such as parks, clubs, or family homes. Contact the team on (08) 9273 2500 to discuss arranging a service that honours your loved one.

Family ownedInvoCareOpen 24/7
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Life Celebration Funerals premises
5.01 reviewsParramatta, NSW

Life Celebration Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Parramatta, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Mareena Purslowe Funerals South Fremantle premises
5.02 reviewsFremantle, WA

Mareena Purslowe Funerals South Fremantle is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Fremantle, WA and surrounding areas. Part of InvoCare. Facilities include an on-site chapel, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. They serve Catholic and Anglican families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedInvoCareOpen 24/7
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FAREWELLS Funeral Directors 【善终】殡葬事务所 premises
5.029 reviewsCarlingford, NSW

FAREWELLS Funeral Directors 【善终】殡葬事务所 is an independent funeral director serving families in Carlingford, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. They serve Catholic families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Open 24/7Catholic
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George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Redcliffe premises
5.022 reviewsRedcliffe, QLD

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Redcliffe is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Redcliffe, QLD and surrounding areas. The business operates under the George Hartnett group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox Christian families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Simplicity Funerals Woy Woy premises
5.03 reviewsWoy Woy, NSW

Simplicity Funerals Woy Woy has been helping Australian families since 1979, offering nearly 50 years of experience in funeral services across the Central Coast. Led by experienced funeral director Georgina, who has arranged funerals since 2008, the business serves the communities of Umina Beach, Blackwall, Koolewong and Booker Bay with personalised farewells that honour diverse cultural and spiritual traditions. The funeral home features a chapel seating up to 40 people, a viewing room, wheelchair accessibility, and audio-visual equipment, located conveniently opposite Woy Woy station. Contact the local team on 02 4344 2333 to discuss your funeral arrangements.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Funerals of Compassion premises
5.021 reviewsBlacktown, NSW

Funerals of Compassion is a family owned and operated funeral director serving Sydney, Western Sydney, Hills District, Blacktown, Penrith and regional areas. Established 15 years ago, the business combines the directors' and staff's combined 30 years of funeral industry experience. They offer funeral services across all cultures and religious preferences, with a chapel in Western Sydney for services and viewings. The team provides 24/7 availability, bereavement support, and prepaid funeral options. Contact Funerals of Compassion to arrange a service with respect and dignity from initial consultation through to ongoing support.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Somerville Funerals Nerang premises
5.072 reviewsNerang, QLD

Somerville Funerals Nerang is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Nerang, QLD and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Metropolitan Funeral group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Simplicity Funerals Oakleigh premises
5.018 reviewsOakleigh, VIC

Simplicity Funerals Oakleigh is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Oakleigh, VIC and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Simplicity Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Catholic families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Easton Funeral Services premises
5.05 reviewsTweed Heads, NSW

Easton Funeral Services is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Tweed Heads, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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Le Pine Funerals Ferntree Gully premises
5.012 reviewsFerntree Gully, VIC

Le Pine Funerals Ferntree Gully is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Ferntree Gully, VIC and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Le Pine group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Buddhist families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Albany Creek premises
5.030 reviewsAlbany Creek, QLD

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Albany Creek is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Albany Creek, QLD and surrounding areas. The business operates under the George Hartnett group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Simplicity Funerals inc Reed & Bottcher Ipswich premises
5.029 reviewsIpswich, QLD

Simplicity Funerals Ipswich has been helping Australian families since 1979, providing personalised funeral services across the Ipswich region and surrounding communities including Booval, East Ipswich, Eastern Heights, Churchill, Leichhardt, Flinders View, Springfield, Darra, Laidley, Lowood and the Brisbane Valley. Led by experienced funeral directors with decades of combined experience, the funeral home offers cremation services, memorial arrangements, and viewings in a calm, supportive environment. The team works closely with local churches, cultural groups, and community organisations to honour diverse traditions and spiritual needs. Contact the Ipswich location on Limestone Street to discuss your funeral arrangements.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Tobin Brothers a Guardian Funeral Provider Belconnen premises
5.02 reviewsBelconnen, ACT

Tobin Brothers a Guardian Funeral Provider Belconnen is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Belconnen, ACT and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Guardian Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Multi-Faith families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Blackwell Funerals Hillcrest premises
5.03 reviewsHillcrest, SA

Blackwell Funerals Hillcrest is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Hillcrest, SA and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Blackwell Funerals group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Catholic
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Divine Family Funerals premises
5.0102 reviewsEarlwood, NSW

Divine Family Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Earlwood, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers an on-site chapel. Services are available for Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Hindu families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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