F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors

A part of your community since 1895, the Funeral Directors at F.W. Barnes & Son will provide support and assistance for you and your family during this emotional and challenging time.

We will meet the requirements of our multicultural community, providing affordable funeral services suitable for all denominations, faiths, traditions and cultures. Importantly, we ensure our funeral services abide the deceased’s wishes and that our arrangement costs comply with budget requirements. As part of our commitment to clients, F.W. Barnes & Son provide estimates of funeral costs, including a price breakdown.

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Funeral Services

Our services include:

  • Transfers to our funeral home
  • Live Streaming of your service
  • Official registration with Births, Deaths & Marriages
  • Private funeral arrangement spaces, a viewing room and chapel
  • A selection of coffins and caskets
  • Assistance with obituaries and funeral notices
  • Provision of a hearse
  • Liaison with clergy and celebrants to co-ordinate requirements of all faiths, denominations, cultures and traditions
  • Ordering of floral tributes and printing requirements, including Order of Service booklets
  • Providing unique and personalised memorial booklets
  • Essential Service Cremations

Your choice of Venue

Whether you choose to hold your funeral service at our chapel, your parish church or another venue of your choice, our staff will liaise with the appropriate contacts to make arrangements for you.

Funeral Services
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When Someone Dies
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