Greek Orthodox funeral directors

Funeral directors with experience in Greek Orthodox traditions across Australia.

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

Greek Orthodox funeral rites blend liturgical chanting, hymns, and prayers in a richly symbolic service. The funeral is usually held in an Orthodox church with the casket open during the service. Memorials continue at set intervals after burial to honour the deceased.

Greek Orthodox funeral traditions

  • The funeral service is held in an Orthodox church with priest-led liturgical chanting
  • The body is viewed in an open casket with an icon placed nearby
  • Burial is the traditional choice; cremation has become more accepted in some Greek Australian communities
  • Memorial services (mnimosino) are held at 40 days, 3 months, 6 months, and annually
  • Kollyva, a boiled wheat dish, is prepared and shared in memory of the deceased
  • Black mourning attire is traditional, with the period of formal mourning varying by family

What to look for in a funeral director

Look for a funeral director who works closely with Orthodox churches in your area, understands the symbolism of the service (icons, kollyva, candles), and has Greek-speaking staff. Multi-language support for Macedonian, Serbian, and Russian families is also valuable in larger cities.

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

Greek Orthodox funeral directors

Compare directors who list experience with Greek Orthodox traditions.

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5.03 reviewsSt Albans, VIC

Agape Funerals Services is a Greek funeral director based in St Albans, Victoria, serving the western Melbourne suburbs including Reservoir, Coburg, Bundoora, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Deer Park, Footscray, Thomastown, Springvale and Geelong. The business specialises in Greek funerals and offers funeral packages from $6,295 including GST, with options for funeral at home services. Contact Agape Funerals Services to discuss your requirements.

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5.02 reviewsTaringa, QLD

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Taringa is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Taringa, 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 24/7Chapel on-site
5.0168 reviewsBrendale, QLD

Compassionate Funerals Queensland is a not-for-profit funeral director based in Brendale on Brisbane's northside, serving families across the region with personalised farewell planning. The business operates with compassion at its core, having donated over seven million dollars to charitable causes while supporting grieving families through trained grief counsellors and flexible service options. With an on-site chapel accommodating fifty guests, water cremation facilities, and livestreaming capabilities, the director offers both traditional and contemporary farewell services tailored to individual needs. Contact Compassionate Funerals Queensland to discuss how they can help plan a meaningful goodbye for your loved one.

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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
5.017 reviewsGeelong, VIC

Funerals & Farewells is an independent funeral director serving families in Geelong, 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.

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5.028 reviewsCheltenham, VIC

Australian Orthodox Funerals has been serving Melbourne families for over 15 years from their Cheltenham location. Specialising in Orthodox funeral services, they provide personalised arrangements grounded in faith and respect for all families regardless of background. The team offers fixed-price packages, pre-planning services, and refrigeration facilities to support families through their time of loss. Available 24 hours a day, Australian Orthodox Funerals can be reached on 9568-5959 to discuss your specific needs.

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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
5.02 reviewsTuggeranong, ACT

White Lady Funerals Tuggeranong is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Tuggeranong, ACT and surrounding areas. The business operates under the White Lady Funerals group. The business offers an on-site chapel. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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

Andrew Kennedy Funerals is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Kensington, NSW and surrounding areas. Part of Propel Funeral Partners. They serve Italian Catholic families. Languages spoken at the office include Greek, Italian. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

Propel Funeral PartnersOpen 24/7Greek Orthodox
5.023 reviewsCaloundra, QLD

White Lady Funerals Caloundra is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Caloundra, QLD and surrounding areas. The business operates under the White Lady Funerals group. 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.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
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 24/7Chapel on-site
5.02 reviewsBongaree, QLD

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Bribie Island is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Bongaree, 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
5.020 reviewsNambour, QLD

White Lady Funerals Nambour has served the local community for over 35 years, providing personalised funeral services in Nambour, Queensland. Led by Location Manager Julia Knock, the funeral home supports families from initial planning through to the weeks and months following the service. The chapel accommodates up to 140 guests and features audiovisual capabilities, a refreshments room, and wheelchair accessibility. White Lady Nambour works closely with local churches including the Uniting Church in Australia, Churches of Christ, and St Joseph's Church, while also arranging services at community venues, parks, and private residences throughout the region. The team can arrange burial at Kulangoor Cemetery or cremation at a location of your choice.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.017 reviewsGranville, NSW

Liberty Funerals Granville is a funeral director serving families in Granville, NSW and surrounding areas. Part of InvoCare. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Anglican, Orthodox Christian, Multi-Faith families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.03 reviewsNarrabeen, NSW

White Lady Funerals Narrabeen is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Narrabeen, NSW and surrounding areas. The business operates under the White Lady Funerals group. 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.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
5.08 reviewsBrighton, VIC

White Lady Funerals Brighton East is a corporate-owned funeral director serving families in Brighton, VIC and surrounding areas. The business operates under the White Lady Funerals group. The business offers an on-site chapel. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

InvoCareOpen 24/7Chapel on-site
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 24/7Chapel on-site
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.

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5.0183 reviewsSt Marys, SA

Embrace Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in St Marys, SA and surrounding areas. Our funeral directors and mortuary-team are all female. Our company offers a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week. We can also come to you, and cover all of Adelaide and surrounds.

Open 24/7Chapel on-siteGreek Orthodox
5.035 reviewsHurstville, NSW

Macedonian Cross Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Hurstville, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers an on-site chapel. They serve Greek Orthodox families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Open 24/7Chapel on-siteGreek Orthodox
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
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.

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