Secular / Non-Religious funeral directors in Queensland

Funeral directors with experience in Secular / Non-Religious traditions in Queensland.

According to Funerals Direct, there are 26 funeral directors listed with experience in Secular / Non-Religious funeral traditions in Queensland.

A secular or non-religious funeral focuses on the life of the deceased without reference to a particular faith. Numbers have grown significantly in Australia: in the 2021 Census, 38.9% of Australians declared no religion. A celebrant or close family member leads the service, with readings, music, and personal reflections instead of liturgy.

Secular / Non-Religious funeral traditions

  • A celebrant or family member leads the ceremony, structured around the life and values of the deceased
  • Readings, poetry, music, and personal eulogies form the core of the service
  • Cremation is most common, though burial is also chosen
  • Services may be held at a funeral home chapel, a meaningful venue, or outdoors
  • There is no fixed liturgy, mourning period, or religious requirement
  • A wake or celebration of life often follows the formal service

What to look for in a funeral director

Look for a funeral director who works with experienced civil celebrants and who offers flexible venue options (their own chapel, a community hall, beach, or family home). Strong audio-visual support helps for photo tributes and music.

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

Secular / Non-Religious funeral directors in Queensland

Compare directors in Queensland who list experience with Secular / Non-Religious traditions.

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5.0154 reviewsCleveland, QLD

McCartney Family Funerals Cleveland is a 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.

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.

5.072 reviewsNerang, QLD

Somerville Funerals Nerang is a funeral director serving families in Nerang, QLD and surrounding areas. 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.

5.07 reviewsGayndah, QLD

Burnett Regional Funeral Services is a funeral director serving families in Gayndah, QLD and surrounding areas. The business offers livestreaming for distant family. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

5.062 reviewsBeenleigh, QLD

McCartney Family Funerals Beenleigh is a funeral director serving families in Beenleigh, 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.

4.930 reviewsNambour, QLD

Drysdale Funerals Nambour is a funeral director serving families in Nambour, QLD and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Uniting Church and Secular / Non-Religious families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

4.9109 reviewsWynnum, QLD

McCartney Family Funerals Wynnum is a funeral director serving families in Wynnum, 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.

4.960 reviewsSumner, QLD

Silver Dove Funerals is a 100% family owned funeral home in Sumner, serving families across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, Logan, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and the Bayside. Care is handled in-house, and the same people guide each family from the first call to the farewell. The business won the Professional Services Business Award in the 2024 Mt Ommaney Small Business Awards and has received a Word of Mouth Service Award for seven consecutive years. Its Serenity Chapel at Sumner suits small gatherings of up to 12 people.

4.9204 reviewsSpringwood, QLD

Heaven Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Springwood, QLD and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.932 reviewsUnderwood, QLD

McCartney Family Funerals Underwood is a funeral director serving families in Underwood, QLD and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, on-site refrigeration. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.946 reviewsSouthport, QLD

Somerville Funerals Southport inc Metropolitan Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Southport, 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. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

4.838 reviewsIpswich, QLD

Sylvan Funerals is a funeral director serving Ipswich and South East Queensland, including Brisbane, Scenic Rim, Lockyer and Somerset Surrounds. Founded and managed by Vic and Gaylene Salomon, the business provides cremation services, burial services, funeral repatriation, and memorial products. The funeral home offers chapel facilities for services, in house cremation urn selection, personalised printed keepsakes, and additional services including order of service booklets, photo slideshows, and funeral celebrants. Sylvan Funerals operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support families through funeral arrangements.

4.862 reviewsMudgeeraba, QLD

A Gentle Touch Funerals - Mudgeeraba is a funeral director serving families in Mudgeeraba, QLD and surrounding areas. The business offers livestreaming for distant family. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

4.738 reviewsBeenleigh, QLD

J G Lohrisch Funeral Directors, located at the corner of York and Manila Street in Beenleigh, serves families across Brisbane, Logan, Redlands, Gold Coast and Western Suburbs with both cremation and burial services. The funeral home offers flexible service options ranging from intimate gatherings to large or high profile ceremonies, with staff available around the clock to assist families. Contact the chapel at 65 York Street or call 07 3287 2030 at any time for immediate support.

4.7200 reviewsLawnton, QLD

Academy Funerals - Funeral Home is a funeral director serving families in Lawnton, QLD and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve all faith families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.723 reviewsTewantin, QLD

Drysdale Funerals Tewantin is a funeral director serving families in Tewantin, QLD and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Uniting Church and Secular / Non-Religious families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

4.568 reviewsWest End, QLD

Morleys Funerals Pty. Ltd. has served Townsville since 1961. Ray Valdeter leads the team serving North Queensland. The funeral home offers burials, cremations, personalised services and memorial urns, for religious and non-religious services. Contact Morleys to discuss funeral arrangements at any time.

4.513 reviewsKingaroy, QLD

Virgo Funerals is a Funerals Australia (formerly AFDA) member based in Kingaroy, looking after families across the South Burnett region of Queensland. The team services Yarraman, Nanango, Kingaroy, Wondai, Proston, Murgon and Goomeri, and arranges burial, cremation and tailored services for South Burnett families. Virgo's care staff work to the Funerals Australia code of ethics. The Kingaroy office is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for first calls from families across the region.

4.543 reviewsCaboolture, QLD

Horizon Funerals - Affordable Farewells across Brisbane, Ipswich, The Gold Coast, The Sunshine Coast, The Fraser Coast & Greater Bundaberg. At Horizon Funerals, we provide affordable, dignified funerals, helping families to honour their loved ones without financial stress Our compassionate team offers cremation and burial services, simple and traditional farewells, and a range of coffins, urns and memorial options. Whether you prefer a private gathering or a full service, we guide you with care and respect. At Horizon Funerals we help create meaningful tributes at an affordable price, ensuring every farewell is heartfelt. Call our caring and professional staff 24/7 at 1800 355 830.

4.217 reviewsBurleigh Heads, QLD

Heritage Brothers Funeral Services is a funeral director serving families in Burleigh Heads, QLD 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.

No reviews yetUnderwood, QLD

Ruffles Funeral Services is a funeral director serving families in Underwood, QLD and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family.

No reviews yetKedron, QLD

Brisbane Funeral Care covers all suburbs of Brisbane and surrounding areas from its Kedron base, offering simple, traditional and contemporary funerals along with non-attended cremations and burials. The team supplies coffins and caskets, urns, keepsake jewellery, floral tributes and order of service booklets, and arranges international and interstate transfers. Pre-arranged and pre-paid funeral plans are available, as are DVD life presentations, dove or butterfly releases. Available 24/7 for first calls and arrangements.

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