Secular / Non-Religious funeral directors

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

According to Funerals Direct, there are 50 funeral directors listed with experience in Secular / Non-Religious funeral traditions across Australia.

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

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Heritage Funerals premises
5.02 reviewsChester Hill, NSW

Heritage Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Chester Hill, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers an on-site chapel. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Greenhaven Funerals premises
5.0131 reviewsMordialloc, VIC

Greenhaven Funerals is a family-owned funeral director located in Mordialloc, Victoria, founded in 2012 by husband and wife team Tim and Carly Dalton. Operating as one of Melbourne's leading independent funeral care providers, they serve all suburbs across Melbourne with personalised farewell ceremonies in unique locations. The business offers affordable cremation and burial services, green funerals, pre-paid arrangements, and specialised services for all religious and cultural traditions, including children and veterans. Contact Greenhaven Funerals to discuss your specific funeral needs and arrange a service that honours your loved one's unique life.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Coast Family Funerals premises
5.050 reviewsErina, NSW

Coast Family Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Erina, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, 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.

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Timeless Funerals Central Coast premises
5.07 reviewsPearl Beach, NSW

Timeless Funerals Central Coast is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Pearl Beach, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Something Beautiful Remains Funeral Services premises
5.04 reviewsRiverwood, NSW

Something Beautiful Remains Funeral Services is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Riverwood, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers an on-site chapel. They serve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Selwyn Allen Funerals premises
5.020 reviewsSelwyn, VIC

Selwyn Allen Funerals, located at 15 Derham Street in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, is an independent funeral director with a reputation for exceptional service across all faiths. Selwyn stands as one of Melbourne's most highly decorated funeral directors and embalmers, with staff trained to provide compassionate support during loss. The business is family-operated, with Geoff and his father noted in client testimonials as genuine and caring souls who prioritise client needs over commercial concerns. Services include funeral arrangements, cremations, burials, repatriation, pre-arranged funerals, and eco-friendly options. Selwyn Allen Funerals is available 24/7 to assist families in the Mount Waverley and broader Melbourne communities. Contact them at (03) 9888 1672 or enquiries@selwynallenfunerals.com.au for a free estimate.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Family Funeral Services premises
5.02 reviewsBlacktown, NSW

Family Funeral Services in Blacktown supports the diverse communities of western Sydney with pre-planning and at-need arrangements. The team records preferences for music, readings, burial or cremation in detail so wishes can be carried out as intended, and works across Catholic, Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh traditions. Phone support is available 24 hours.

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5.07 reviewsGayndah, QLD

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

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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5.01 reviewsEverard Park, SA

Dignified Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Everard Park, SA and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Mary Eleanor Natural Funeral Care premises
5.037 reviewsSorell, TAS

Mary Eleanor Natural Funeral Care, located in Sorell, Tasmania, was founded to honour the legacy of Mary Eleanor, a woman of extraordinary gentleness and unconditional love. Led by Sandra and her team, this independent funeral director is committed to the values of love, service, and sustainability. The business supports families through personalised funeral arrangements, offering 24-hour availability and flexible involvement options. Mary Eleanor specialises in natural and sustainable funeral care, utilising community spaces and eco-friendly options like bioboard coffins to reduce costs and environmental impact. The team works with families across Tasmania to create meaningful, affordable farewells that honour both the departed and the earth. Contact Mary Eleanor to discuss how they can support your family's unique needs.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Easton Funeral Services premises
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, 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 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Blessed Funerals premises
5.020 reviewsBrookvale, NSW

Blessed Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Brookvale, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Botanical Funerals premises
5.074 reviewsSpringvale, VIC

Botanical Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Springvale, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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McCartney Family Funerals Beenleigh premises
5.062 reviewsBeenleigh, QLD

McCartney Family Funerals Beenleigh is a family-owned 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.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Blessed Funerals Five Dock premises
5.09 reviewsFive Dock, NSW

Blessed Funerals Five Dock is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Five Dock, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers an on-site chapel. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

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Global Funerals Networks Sydney & Water Cremations N.S.W premises
5.093 reviewsSydney, NSW

Global Funerals Networks is a 100% Australian family-owned and operated funeral home serving Sydney and suburbs, the Central Coast, and the Southern Highlands. With staff combining over 100 years of funeral service experience, the business offers dignified ceremonies for families of all religious and cultural backgrounds, including repatriation services for deaths overseas. Global Funerals operates modern, state-of-the-art mortuaries accredited by NSW Health and is the only provider in NSW offering water aquamation as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cremation. Contact Global Funerals to discuss your family's specific needs and preferences.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Divine Family Funerals premises
5.0102 reviewsEarlwood, NSW

Divine Family Funerals is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Earlwood, NSW and surrounding areas. The business offers an on-site chapel. Services are available for Catholic, Orthodox Christian, Hindu families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Life Celebration Funerals premises
5.01 reviewsParramatta, NSW

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

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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McCartney Family Funerals Cleveland premises
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 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Blessed Funerals Baulkham Hills premises
5.014 reviewsBaulkham Hills, NSW

Blessed Funerals Baulkham Hills is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Baulkham Hills, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Trevor Lee & Son Pty Ltd premises
5.037 reviewsStrathfield, NSW

Trevor Lee & Son Pty Ltd is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Strathfield, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, on-site refrigeration. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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Sydney Funerals - Baulkham Hills premises
5.01 reviewsBaulkham Hills, NSW

Sydney Funerals - Baulkham Hills is a family-owned funeral director serving families in Baulkham Hills, NSW and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. They serve Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

Family ownedOpen 24/7Secular / Non-Religious
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