K.M.Smith Funeral Directors
About K.M.Smith Funeral Directors
K.M.Smith Funeral Directors has served Greater Brisbane and Southeast Queensland for six generations since 1883, building a legacy of trust and care across the region.
Founded by Kate Mary Smith, recognised as a significant businesswoman in Queensland's history, the business operates multiple locations including their distinguished head office in Bowen Hills and main branch in Central Brisbane, established in 1885. The Kate Mary Chapel, refreshment lounge, and on-site parking facilities reflect their commitment to providing dignified spaces for families. K.M.Smith offers burial and cremation services, multicultural funerals, repatriations, and prearrangement planning, with staff available to assist families through every step of the funeral process.
What a funeral here costs
Starting prices published by K.M.Smith Funeral Directors, from their own price list.
- No service no attendance cremation (total package)From $6,142
- Cremation only - BCC crematoriumFrom $755
- Death certificate - QLDFrom $65
- Professional fee - no service no attendance (incl. transfer, transport and mortuary care)From $3,750
- Professional fee - single service (incl. transfer, transport and mortuary care)From $5,790
- Professional fee - dual service (incl. transfer, transport and mortuary care)From $6,490
- Memorial service at Kate Mary ChapelFrom $1,020
- Transfer from place of death (business hours)From $625
- Care and preparation of deceasedFrom $680
- EmbalmingFrom $1,600
- Coffin rangeFrom $1,497
Published by kmsmith.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.
“Our thanks go to KM Smith Funerals for the empathy and compassion they showed our family with the recent cremation of my husband. Russell was very helpful and made the process easy at such a difficult time.”
“KM Smith Funerals’ professional care and expertise in taking care of my aunt’s funeral was second to none. Thank you Michael. I recommend without hesitation.”
Louise WallsOctober 2025“KM smith service for my mothers funeral was exceptional. We found Antony and team were supportive and very helpful. It was a very special and proud moment, my mother would have...”
Peter BarbarossaAugust 2024
“I would highly recommend KM Smith Funerals to anyone wanting the absolute best care for your loved ones at this difficult time. The team who assisted us really did think of everything and were very kind and considerate. KMS has looked after our elders over the last couple of years for us and we wouldn't consider anyone else for our family.”
Jody BurkeJanuary 2024“Lynn and the staff at KM Smith delivered an exceptional level of care and service. The empathetic support they offered to our family as we chartered the unknown path of farewelling our beloved father was above and beyond expectation. They were understanding of our needs and empathetically guided us through the whole.”
Siobhan Skipworth (Shesasheep)June 2024
How they can help
Services offered by K.M.Smith Funeral Directors.
Traditional Cremation
Chapel service followed by cremation.
Traditional Burial
Graveside or chapel service with burial.
Livestreaming
Broadcast for those who cannot attend.
Pre-Planning
Lock in costs and arrangements in advance.
Repatriation
Overseas transfer for burial or cremation.
Facilities
- ChapelOn-site ceremony space
- Reception loungeSpace for guests
- LivestreamingFor those unable to attend
Cultural and religious services
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Ask the team at K.M.Smith Funeral Directors whether the cost can be spread over time. Payment options vary between providers.
Ask the team at K.M.Smith Funeral Directors whether the service can be livestreamed and how it would work.
Contact K.M.Smith Funeral Directors 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
K.M.Smith Funeral Directors
- 53 Brookes StreetArana Hills QLD 4054
- Opening hours
- Mon, Tue
- 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Wed to Fri
- 8:30am to 5pm
- Sat
- 9am to 12pm
- Sun
- 10am to 2pm
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