Information

At Hamilton Funerals we are committed to providing the highest level of service, listening and supporting you through this difficult time.

We take care of all aspects of funeral planning. Some of the services we provide include:

Individual Funeral Services

We understand that a funeral is a very personal ceremony and we respect your individual choice, serving all faiths and cultures, catering for both religious and non religious services and either cremation or burial. We will discuss with you the various choices you have and will ensure that the funeral service suits the individual.

We will help you with all the necessary arrangements, including organizing the clergy or celebrant, music, medical papers, floral tributes, press notices and catering.

Funeral Arrangements

We will meet with you to arrange the funeral of your choice at our office or in the comfort and privacy of your own home, at a time that suits you.

We will discuss and confirm with you all of the funeral arrangements to ensure that the service is exactly as you desire. We will help you with all the necessary arrangements, including organizing the clergy or celebrant, music, medical papers, floral tributes, press notices and catering.

The person who arranges the funeral coordinates all the arrangements, is available any time to assist you, and will attend the service.

Pre paid and Pre arranged Funerals Arrangement

Pre paid and pre arranged funerals allow you to choose the type and style of funeral service you want without the stress of having to make a decision quickly and under pressure. Details you may wish to consider is whether you would prefer burial or cremation, where the ceremony will take place, the celebrant/clergy, the flowers, music and press notices. Some people prefer to have the time to think about arrangements.

A pre arranged funeral allows you time to think about and record your wishes with the funeral director at a time that is convenient with you. You do not make a payment at this stage.

A pre paid funeral also allows you time to think about and record your wishes with the funeral director, but you pay in advance for the funeral you choose. By covering future funeral costs it may lessen financial pressure on family. By choosing a prepaid funeral plan, the price of the funeral is fixed at today’s prices. The money paid is invested with Funeral Plan Management, an independent, secure financial institution.

Repatriation

We organize national and international repatriation for people who have died away from home.

Cars

We provide a traditional black hearse and passenger car, classic Mercedes Benz 300SEL 1971. If you would prefer, white vehicles can be arranged. We can also try to accommodate any vehicle of your choice to suit your individual wishes. Previously we have transported a coffin using a Harley Davidson with a side car hearse, in a ute and another in a boat towed by a coast guard vehicle.

Floral Arrangements

We work with a wonderful florist that tries to fulfill individual requests as much as possible. At the time of arrangement you can select floral tributes from a selection of photographs, or you can discuss your favorite flowers or colour selection.

Alternatively, you may prefer to use your own florist. We can organize the floral tribute with them, or you may choose to do this yourself.

Catering

We can provide you with the details of a couple of catering companies that provide a wonderful service.