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

Compare directors who list experience with Catholic traditions.

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5.082 reviewsNorth Strathfield, NSW

Beautiful Farewells is an independent funeral director based in North Strathfield, covering services across Sydney including the Inner West, Parramatta, North Shore, the Northern Beaches and surrounding suburbs. The team handles cremations, burials and personalised services. Phone support is available 24 hours.

Open 24/7Chapel on-siteLivestreaming available
5.05 reviewsSpringvale, VIC

Asian Funeral Specialist - Springvale is an independent funeral director serving families in Springvale, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. Services are available for Catholic, Buddhist, Vietnamese Buddhist families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Open 24/7Chapel on-siteLivestreaming available
5.03 reviewsChatswood, NSW

WN Bull Funerals Chatswood operates from Chatswood in New South Wales, supporting local families with funeral arrangements and related services. Registered with the Australian Funeral Directors Association. Rated 5 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

InvoCareCatholic
No reviews yetFulham, SA

Fulham Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Fulham, SA and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Islamic and Hindu families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
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 24/7Chapel on-site
5.01 reviewsNorth Parramatta, NSW

Life Celebration Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in North 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.

Open 24/7Chapel on-siteCatholic
5.025 reviewsFremantle, WA

Purslowe & Chipper Funerals South Fremantle is a funeral director serving families in Fremantle, WA and surrounding areas. Part of InvoCare. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.012 reviewsDee Why, NSW

Ann Wilson Funerals operates funeral homes in Dee Why and Mona Vale on Sydney's Northern Beaches, serving the local community with personalised funeral arrangements. The business provides newly refurbished chapels with refreshment lounges accommodating up to 100 guests, alongside live-streaming facilities for remote attendance. Funeral directors assist families in selecting meaningful venues, from local churches including St Kevin's Catholic Church and Saint John's Anglican Church, to parks and beaches that reflect the deceased's values. Burial and memorialisation options include Manly Cemetery, Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery and Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens. Call 24/7 to discuss your funeral service requirements.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.032 reviewsParkwood, QLD

Simplicity Funerals Parkwood is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Parkwood, QLD 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. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.027 reviewsBlacktown, NSW

Affinity Funerals Pty Ltd is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Blacktown, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers on-site refrigeration. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Open 24/7Chapel on-siteOn-site crematorium
5.0112 reviewsPenrith, NSW

Nepean Valley Funerals is a family owned and operated funeral home in Penrith, providing traditional services for the western Sydney area. The team works with families to plan dignified farewells at an affordable price, including Catholic and non-religious services. Phone support is available 24 hours.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Catholic
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 24/7Chapel on-site
5.035 reviewsCamden, NSW

Michelle Roffe Funeral Services operates from Camden in Sydney's south-west, with Michelle, Frank and Lachlan handling arrangements personally. Family reviews single out the team for shouldering the practical load when families are organising a loved one's funeral, and for their direct involvement at every step. The business is family-run and not part of a national chain. Available 24 hours a day for first calls from families across Camden, Narellan and the Macarthur region. Phone Michelle directly to begin arrangements.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Livestreaming available
5.019 reviewsBurwood, NSW

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

Family ownedOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.0154 reviewsCleveland, QLD

McCartney Family Funerals Cleveland is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Cleveland, QLD 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 24/7Chapel on-site
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 to discuss arranging a service that honours your loved one.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
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 24/7Chapel on-site
5.01 reviewsChinderah, NSW

Heritage Brothers Funeral Services Chinderah is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Chinderah, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. 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 24/7Chapel on-site
5.010 reviewsKallangur, QLD

Simplicity Funerals Kallangur is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Kallangur, QLD 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. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.06 reviewsAshburton, VIC

Herbert King Funerals by Tobin Brothers is a funeral director serving families in Ashburton, VIC and surrounding areas. The business operates under the Tobin Brothers group. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Catholic, Buddhist, Multi-Faith families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
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. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Chapel on-site

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