About Russell Brothers Funeral Directors
Russell Brothers Funeral Directors is a family business in Mentone, supporting families across Melbourne's bayside suburbs. The firm offers password-protected live streaming so friends and relatives who cannot attend in person can watch the service from anywhere in the world, with a playback option available for up to a year afterwards. Streaming options and any associated fees can be discussed during arrangement. Russell Brothers is on call 24 hours a day for first calls from local families.
Contact
89 Balcombe Road Mentone
Get directionsServices offered
Traditional Cremation
Chapel service followed by cremation.
Traditional Burial
Graveside or chapel service with burial.
Chapel Service
Service held in an on-site or local chapel.
Livestreaming
Broadcast for those who cannot attend.
Pre-Planning
Lock in costs and arrangements in advance.
Repatriation
Overseas transfer for burial or cremation.
Coffins & Caskets
Range of coffins and caskets.
Flowers & Tributes
Floral arrangements and tributes.
Catering
Refreshments after the service.
What families say
Elisabeth ARGAIN
Dec 2025I am extremely disappointed with the service provided by Russell Brothers Funeral. As I am currently in France, I relied entirely on the livestream to attend the ceremony. However, the link on their website simply did not work. Despite trying repeatedly, I was unable to access the service at all. When I called for assistance, the only response I received was that I could “re-watch it for the next two weeks.” This completely missed the point. I wanted to attend live, to be present in the moment, and to honour my loved one alongside everyone else. Being told to watch a replay felt dismissive and frankly unacceptable under such sensitive circumstances. For a funeral service, where people depend on technology to feel connected from abroad, this is a serious failure. Families deserve better—especially at a time of grief.
M Hutchings
May 2020Gary was amazing. I had never arranged a funeral before but, within 4 days of contacting Gary at Russell Brothers (on a public holiday in March 2020), we had the most perfect funeral for my big brother Paul who died unexpectedly at the young age of 63. It was all arranged by phone and email because I live in Sydney but it couldn't have been better or easier or better value. Total cost was less than $7000 for everything including a beautiful service at Bunurong, lovely flowers (huge!), our chosen music, a slide show of Paul's life, video recording of the service (with a copy provided on a USB memory stick), a printed order of service and more. Gary made it perfect in every way. Highly recommended.
Icipher
Feb 2025Gary and his team provided tremendous, caring guidance through the difficult process of organizing my father's funeral and made sure that everything went perfectly on the day. Our family are very appreciative of the work of the Russell Brothers team and would highly recommend their services.
Julianne O'Reilly
Apr 2025After interviews with several local Funeral Directors; Mum and l met with Russell Brothers Mentone. Gary instantly made us feel he was going to help us create a wonderful funeral for our dear Dad. Gary and Geoff were wonderful to deal with and they were willing to cater to our every need and took on as many tasks necessary to ease our load. (The quoted price was extremely competitive given the cost of funerals) The communication was constant and consistent so that we knew we were in good hands the whole way through. The day went to plan and was a wonderful farewell to Dad. Thx to Geoff, Holly and Gary ❤️💕❤️💕❤️ I would highly recommend Russell Brothers Mentone for meeting your needs 🙏🙏🙏
Cathie Beven
Feb 2025We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your kindness and professionalism during the handling of our father's private cremation. Your support and guidance during such a sad and difficult time meant so much to us. Thank you again for your exceptional care. It was a great comfort to our family and we will always remember your thoughtful assistance.
Pricing guide
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Basic cremation (no service, no attendance) | $3,850 |
Published by russellbrothers.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.
Facilities
Chapel
On-site ceremony space
Livestreaming
For those unable to attend
Cultural and religious services
Services conducted across multiple faiths and cultural traditions, in close coordination with religious leaders and community elders.
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Russell Brothers Funeral Directors does not currently list payment plans as a standard option. It is worth asking the team directly, as some providers can offer flexibility on request.
Livestreaming is not currently listed for Russell Brothers Funeral Directors. Ask the team if it can be arranged through a third party.
Contact Russell Brothers 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.
Support and resources
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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