Silkwood Funerals offer a wide and individually tailored range of services to honour and remember the person whose life you are celebrating in a respectful, dignified and personal way.
We understand that a loss can take a toll on you in ways you wouldn’t expect and planning a funeral can be an overwhelming process. Julie Whately, owner and funeral director of Silkwood Funerals, will support you through every step of the funeral process. We are a family-owned practice, backed by a compassionate, experienced team who are here to care for you and your loved ones.
Not all funerals are the same, and many factors are considered to create an authentic, meaningful service that is relevant and true to the life that was well lived. Burials, Cremations and Repatriations interstate or internationally are offered. They are not restricted to the following, Religious, Non-religious, Italian, Macedonian, Croatian, Chinese, Buddhist, Seikh, Hindu, Jewish liberal and Kiwi funerals (Tangi or vigil).
Our Funeral Services
Initial Care and Documentation
From the moment of your loved one’s passing, Silkwood Funerals takes immediate responsibility for their care. The team handles transport of your deceased loved one from the place of death into professional care, with capabilities extending to repatriations throughout Australia and internationally. Our team manages all necessary official documentation and certificates, including obtaining a certified Death Certificate, completing the Registration of Death and liaising with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to ensure all legal requirements are properly fulfilled.
Preparation and Presentation Services
Preparation of your loved one is performed with utmost respect, readying them for viewings and vigils. We offer a selection of premium, budget-conscious and environmentally sustainable caskets to suit your needs, ensuring you can honor your loved one in a way that feels meaningful to your family.
Funeral Arrangements and Logistics
The funeral director coordinates all practical arrangements to ensure a seamless service. This includes:
- Cemetery arrangements coordinated with the Metropolitan Cemetery Board
- Providing a hearse and mourning cars for the cortege
- Music or musicians
- Recommended priests and celebrants for all denominations, ensuring the service reflects your family’s beliefs and values
- Memorial and Commemorative Services
- Catering services for the wake or condolence lounge
Supporting you with the little details
Silkwood Funerals provides comprehensive support to create meaningful memorial moments, including assistance with wording for press notices, floral arrangements through a recommended florist and design and preparation of the order of service and other memorial stationery. The team can also arrange attendance cards for family and friends to sign, a memory presentation box and recording of the funeral service so distant relatives can participate or reflect later.
Memorialization and Ongoing Support
For those choosing cremation, Silkwood Funerals offers a wide range of memorial urns for ashes to suit different styles and preferences. The funeral director also provides assistance with the arrangement of headstones and memorial plaques, helping families create lasting tributes.
