Meighans Funerals - Newcastle
About Meighans Funerals - Newcastle
Meighans Funerals is a Newcastle funeral home with more than 100 years of service to the Hunter region.
The team handles arrangements end to end, from first call through coffin selection, ceremony and reception, and supports livestreamed services for families who cannot travel. Notices and live stream links for upcoming services are published on the site so extended family can join from anywhere. The Newcastle office is the main hub for Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens families. Phones answered 24 hours a day.
What a funeral here costs
Starting prices published by Meighans Funerals - Newcastle, from their own price list.
- Chapel service with cremationFrom $8,653.10
- Bare Essentials - direct cremation (private, no service)From $3,750
- Memorial service (non-attended cremation then chapel memorial)From $5,999
Published by meighans.com.au, checked May 2026
Pricing is gathered from a range of published sources, including funeral directors’ own websites and price lists. Figures vary with circumstances and are not automatically kept current. Please confirm any figure with the funeral director before relying on it.
“Steele and the team are absolutely amazing. I've helped plan a few funerals. This by far was the easiest. Team was prepared. Had a straight forward process. No question was missed, and nothing forgotten. All details were double checked...”
“A very professional compassionate team who helped at a difficult time”
Alan KellyFebruary 2026“A million thanks to Meighans for their compassionate and professional support in the funeral and burial of my beloved brother. I entrusted him to you with the unwavering belief...”
Patricia WoodsMay 2024
“Planning and organising a funeral is never a pleasant experience, but the staff at Meighans were somehow able to make this happen. Their courteous, professional, and efficient service is to be commended.”
Craig KennedyOctober 2023“The staff at Meighans were very professional and went out of their way to ensure our needs were met during this difficult period. I could not speak too highly of Meighans Funerals. Thank you”
Geoffrey BestonOctober 2024
How they can help
Services offered by Meighans Funerals - Newcastle.
Direct Cremation
Simple cremation without a service. Ashes returned.
Traditional Cremation
Chapel service followed by cremation.
Traditional Burial
Graveside or chapel service with burial.
Memorial Service
A gathering to celebrate a life lived.
Chapel Service
Service held in an on-site or local chapel.
Graveside Service
Service held at the graveside.
Livestreaming
Broadcast for those who cannot attend.
Pre-Planning
Lock in costs and arrangements in advance.
Repatriation
Overseas transfer for burial or cremation.
Burial at Sea
Offshore burial from approved waters.
Ash Scattering
Scattering of ashes at a chosen location.
Grief Counselling
Bereavement support for family.
Coffins & Caskets
Range of coffins and caskets.
Urns
Selection of urns for ashes.
Flowers & Tributes
Floral arrangements and tributes.
Transport & Hearse
Hearse and family transport.
Monumental Masonry
Headstones and memorial monuments.
Digital Memorialisation
Online tributes and memory books.
Facilities
- ChapelOn-site ceremony space
- LivestreamingFor those unable to attend
- Digital memorialisationOnline tributes and memory books
Cultural and religious services
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Ask the team at Meighans Funerals - Newcastle whether the cost can be spread over time. Payment options vary between providers.
Ask the team at Meighans Funerals - Newcastle whether the service can be livestreamed and how it would work.
Contact Meighans Funerals - Newcastle directly to discuss Sorry Business and other cultural requirements. Practices vary between communities, so it is worth confirming what the team can accommodate before booking.
Visit or call
Meighans Funerals - Newcastle
- 128 Lambton RoadBroadmeadow NSW 2292
- Opening hoursPhone answered 24 hours. Call to arrange a visit.From their public listing. Call to confirm before you visit.
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Talk to Meighans Funerals - Newcastle
Phone answered 24 hours. Free quotes, with no obligation.
Support and resources
- Formal counselling: Site (meighans.com.au): "After Funeral Care" section mentions "grief counselling resources"
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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