Secular / Non-Religious funeral directors in Victoria

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

According to Funerals Direct, there are 24 funeral directors listed with experience in Secular / Non-Religious funeral traditions in Victoria.

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 Victoria

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

Showing 1-22 of 24 directors

5.01 reviewsCowes, VIC

Handley & Anderson's Cowes branch serves families across Phillip Island and the Bass Coast. The team works through the practical decisions with each family: church or another venue, burial or cremation, religious service with a minister, secular service with a civil celebrant, music and hymns, and whether notices should run in Melbourne or local papers. The firm is AFDA-accredited. Phone the Cowes office during business hours to begin arrangements.

5.0131 reviewsMordialloc, VIC

Greenhaven Funerals is a funeral director located in Mordialloc, Victoria, founded in 2012 by Tim and Carly Dalton. Operating as a funeral care provider in Melbourne, 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.

5.020 reviewsMount Waverley, VIC

Selwyn Allen Funerals, located at 15 Derham Street in Mount Waverley, Melbourne, is a 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. Geoff and his father are 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 directly for a free estimate.

5.047 reviewsNarre Warren, VIC

Redwood Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Narre Warren, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include livestreaming for distant family, a catering lounge for refreshments after the service. Services are available for Hindu, Sikh, Italian Catholic families. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.

5.074 reviewsSpringvale, VIC

Botanical Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Springvale, VIC and surrounding areas. They serve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Secular / Non-Religious families. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.9189 reviewsThornbury, VIC

The Last Hurrah Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Thornbury, VIC and surrounding areas. The business offers on-site refrigeration and a trade mortuary run entirely by women. They serve Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Secular / Non-Religious families and have queer folks on staff. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.941 reviewsBacchus Marsh, VIC

Michael Crawford Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Bacchus Marsh, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.964 reviewsRavenhall, VIC

Amity Funerals provides funeral services across Melbourne. It serves all Greater Melbourne suburbs and surrounding areas, and accommodates diverse cultural, religious and community needs. Funeral directors Nigel Davies, Nigel Collins, Barb Ferguson and Shannon Johnstone work with families to create personalised services. Amity Funerals takes telephone arrangements seven days a week, and services can be arranged online, by phone, or through an in-home consultation for a small rural fee.

4.8241 reviewsCheltenham, VIC

At Kingston Funerals, we are here to support you with genuine care and understanding during one of life’s most difficult times. We take the time to listen, to guide, and to ensure every detail is handled with compassion and respect. Our focus is on easing the burden, so you can be present with your loved ones and honour what truly matters. Please call us to discuss any needs you may have. Our dedicated team is always here to help and support you every step of the way.

4.854 reviewsSpringvale, VIC

Allison Monkhouse - Springvale is a funeral director serving families in Springvale, VIC 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.

4.853 reviewsSeddon, VIC

Hollibone Funerals is a firm in Seddon, Melbourne's inner west, with bilingual staff and a roster of translators on hand to support Melbourne's ethnic communities. The team plans services that respect the family's religion and culture, with multilingual staff helping with planning details specific to the family's background. Hollibone arranges burial, cremation and tailored memorials across metropolitan Melbourne. The Seddon office is on call 24 hours a day for first calls from families needing language or cultural support.

4.886 reviewsPreston, VIC

Bell Funeral Services is based in Preston in Melbourne's north, arranging services across all metropolitan Melbourne cemeteries and suburbs. The Preston team will visit families at home, day or evening, to discuss arrangements, and tailors each service around the family's expectations, financial situation or religious requirements. Burial, cremation and tailored ceremonies are all supported. The Preston office is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

4.716 reviewsWangaratta, VIC

Mason Park Funerals is a Wangaratta funeral home assisting families with all aspects of funerals and pre-planning throughout Northeast Victoria, including Wangaratta, Myrtleford, the Alpine Region and the King Valley. A full-service funeral home including on-site chapel, catering room with bar, in house graphic design and embalming. The business holds membership with Funerals Australia and the Australian Institute of Embalming.

4.617 reviewsClifton Hill, VIC

Lonergan & Raven Funerals in Clifton Hill offers witness cremations as a standard option for any family, with practical experience accommodating Hindu rituals where being present at the final step matters most. The team also pairs witness cremations with church or chapel services beforehand for families who want both, and works across Catholic, Anglican, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and secular formats. Phone the Clifton Hill office directly to discuss specific cultural or religious requirements.

4.4222 reviewsWantirna, VIC

Allison Monkhouse - Wantirna is a funeral director serving families in Wantirna, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. Services are available for Catholic, Anglican, Islamic families. Languages spoken at the office include Vietnamese, Greek, Korean. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

4.432 reviewsEast Geelong, VIC

Jonathan Hepner Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Geelong, VIC 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.

4.324 reviewsBrighton, VIC

Allison Monkhouse has been serving Greater Melbourne since 1860, operating as a funeral director with eight fully owned chapels and arrangement centres across Victoria. The business provides funeral services for religious, non-religious and culturally diverse backgrounds, with multilingual staff supporting communities including Chinese, Vietnamese, Greek, Korean, Indian and Sri Lankan families. Operating across Melbourne's CBD, inner suburbs, eastern, northern and western corridors, Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula, the team also specialises in national and international repatriations. Contact the 24/7 team to discuss your family's specific needs.

3.65 reviewsSunshine, VIC

Nelson Bros Funeral Services is a funeral director serving families in Sunshine, VIC and surrounding areas. Facilities include livestreaming for distant family, on-site refrigeration. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.

3.25 reviewsFootscray, VIC

Nelson Bros Funeral Services runs a branch in Footscray in Melbourne's west, with personalised service planning. The team covers traditional funerals as well as smaller, more personal services. AFDA-accredited and available 24 hours a day for at-need calls. Phone the Footscray office directly to discuss church, chapel or graveside arrangements, or to view the facilities before booking a service.

No reviews yetRavenhall, VIC

Cheap Cremations Melbourne is a funeral director serving families across Greater Melbourne and Geelong and surrounding areas for a No Service/Private/Direct Committal/Cremation Service. No Fuss Simple Cremation Service - Passionately All Victorian Service - No Running Deceased over the Border to NSW for Cremation. First-call coverage is available 24 hours/7 Days of the week. Viewing available in our Chapel for a Final Goodbye (T&C's Apply) Providing this Basic Simple Service to Families for over 10 Years. A Cremation Service you can Trust.

No reviews yetRavenhall, VIC

Tribute Funeral Services is a funeral home based in Ravenhall (Deer Park/Caroline Springs area) that walks families through service planning, burial, cremation and repatriation choices, paperwork, transport, venue coordination, flowers, viewings and memorial services across Greater Melbourne and Geelong. The team works with families immediately after a death or helps with pre-planning a funeral, with each farewell planned around family wishes, budget and traditions. Tribute Funeral Services is available to assist Families 24/7 on 03 9449 5236 with any questions they may have regarding Funeral Services, or to assist with Transfer and arranging the Funeral Service for their loved one. Meetings can be arranged at the family home or in our Funeral Home Office. We await to be of assistance to our families across Melbourne when needed.

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