A lit candle and a white calla lily resting on dark timber
Burial services

A peaceful resting place, carefully arranged.

From the first conversation to the graveside, we take care of every detail — so your family can focus on saying goodbye.

Burial in Townsville

We’ll look after it all, every step of the way.

Whether your family already has a pre-purchased plot at a Townsville cemetery or you need a new grave site, we can help with everything.

We complete all the cemetery paperwork with you at your first meeting at our office, 3 Railway Avenue, Railway Estate — so there’s nothing extra for you to chase. Then we set up the graveside to suit your family’s wishes.

Cemetery paperworkCompleted with you at our first meeting
Cemetery bookingWe arrange the date and time with the cemetery
Graveside set-upPrepared to suit each family’s needs
Chairs & coversSeating and shade covers for your family
Sound systemSo everyone can hear the service and music
WaterDrinking water on hand for guests
White lilies being placed on a polished timber casket
Your service, your way

At the graveside, or in a chapel first.

Some families prefer to hold the entire service at the graveside. Others would like a service in our chapel or their own church first, followed by the burial — and that’s no extra charge, cost or trouble.

Every family is different, and every family deserves a farewell that’s exactly what they intend for their loved one’s final journey and resting place.

  • Graveside service
  • Chapel or church, then burial
A single rose being placed on a coffin
Direct burial

A simple burial, without a service.

A direct burial (no attendance) is for families who don’t wish to hold a service. Your loved one is laid to rest with only the cemetery staff and our funeral directors present. Here’s how it works:

  1. We gently bring your loved one into our care.
  2. When they’re ready, we place them in the coffin or casket you’ve chosen.
  3. We take them to the cemetery of your choice — usually Belgian Gardens Cemetery in Townsville, or wherever you have a burial plot.
  4. The burial takes place the same day, with care and dignity.
Choosing a resting place

A few decisions that are unique to burial.

While most Australians choose cremation, around 30% of families choose burial for religious, spiritual or personal reasons. We’ll explain each choice simply and help you decide what’s right.

Lawn plot

A peaceful lawn setting, usually marked with a plaque.

Traditional grave

A traditional burial site, marked with a headstone or monument.

Vault or mausoleum

Including an existing family vault or mausoleum.

Plaque or headstone

After the burial, the resting place is named with a plaque or headstone. We’ll guide you through it.

A selection of coffins in different colours and timbers in our display room
Coffins & caskets

Something that feels like them.

Your loved one can be laid to rest in almost any coffin or casket design or colour. You can see part of our range online — and if you have something else in mind, just tell one of our arrangers and we’ll work with you to make it happen.

Where the service can be held

Choose a place that feels right.

Here are some of the venues around Townsville where families often hold a service before a burial. If you have another place in mind, just ask.

  • Our chapel — Townsville Funerals, Cremations & Crematorium3 Railway Avenue, Railway Estate
  • Graveside at Belgian Gardens Cemetery56 Evans Street, Belgian Gardens
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral270 Stanley Street, Townsville City
  • St James’ Cathedral36 Cleveland Terrace, Townsville City
  • Townsville Central City Mission (Uniting Church)73 Wills Street, Townsville City
  • St Matthew’s Anglican Church6 Carmody Street, Hermit Park
  • Life Church153 Dalrymple Road, Garbutt
  • Calvary Christian Church Townsville569 Bayswater Road, Mount Louisa
  • Water of Life Community Church55 Leopold Street, Aitkenvale
  • Townsville Seventh-day Adventist Church127 Francis Street, West End
We’re here for you

Talk to us about a burial.

Whether you need us now or you’re planning ahead, call us any time. We’ll answer your questions honestly, with no pressure and no obligation.