Servicing Mackay & the Whitsundays, day & nightAvailable 24 hours(07) 4881 0491info@gwfunerals.com.au
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Available 24/7 · Offices in Mackay & Proserpine

Funeral directors in Mackay & the Whitsundays

A gentler way
to say goodbye.

Full Funerals $5,500 incl GST.

Locally owned funeral directors in Mackay & the Whitsundays, with offices in Mackay and Proserpine. Whether you choose burial or cremation in Mackay with our gentle water cremation, we will guide you quietly and kindly.

5-star Google rating · Independent and locally owned.

Nathan Boyle, Founder of Mackay Gentle Way Funerals
Local & family owned

Locally Owned and Operated Funeral Home In Mackay & Whitsundays

Every family we care for is served by our own local team, not a distant call centre. It's this personal touch that lets us walk alongside you, quietly and kindly, from the first phone call to the last farewell.

I need a funeral now

If someone has passed, we're ready to help this minute  gently, and with no pressure. One call is all it takes.

I want to plan ahead

Put your wishes in place and ease the burden on those you love. Pre-planning is simple, and locks in today's prices.

Available 24/7A real person, any hour of any day
Two local officesIn Mackay & Proserpine, serving the whole region
Transparent pricingClear, itemised quotes — no upselling
Gentle on the earthEco-conscious water cremation option
How we help

Funeral & water cremation services for Mackay & Whitsunday families

Every farewell is different. We offer the full range of options — and the space to choose what feels right, without pressure.

Water cremation

A gentle, eco-conscious alternative to flame cremation that uses water rather than fire — kinder on the earth, and to you.

Traditional burial

A dignified burial arranged end to end, from coffin selection to graveside, at a pace that suits your family.

Pre-planning

Put your wishes in place ahead of time, easing the burden on those you love and locking in today's prices.

Also see direct cremation · water cremation · funeral pre-planning · memorial services · urns for ashes · funeral pricing

Funeral services in Mackay · Sarina · Proserpine · Airlie Beach · Bowen · the Whitsundays

When someone dies

How it works

In the first hours after a death it's hard to think clearly. Here's a simple path and one phone call to us covers most of it.

1

Take a breath

There's no rush. Your loved one is safe, and nothing needs to happen this minute. Be with family.

2

Call the right people

If the death was expected, call the doctor or nurse. If unexpected, call 000. In a hospital or care home, staff will guide you.

3

Call Mackay Gentle Way Funerals

Call us any time on (07) 4881 0491. We'll arrange to bring your loved one into our care, gently and respectfully.

4

We meet & plan together

At a time that suits you at our funeral home or your home we'll talk through options, wishes and budget, with no pressure.

5

We take care of the rest

Paperwork, permits, the ceremony, transport we handle every detail so you can focus on saying goodbye.

Proudly local

Areas we serve

Two local offices, one caring team, supporting families right across Mackay & the Whitsundays.

Mackay

1C/17 Evans Avenue
North Mackay QLD 4740

Our Mackay funeral home

Proserpine

Shed, Building J, 4A/2 Mann St
Proserpine QLD 4800

Suburbs & towns we care for

Funeral notices

Upcoming services

Remembering those in our care. View service details and leave a message of condolence for the family.

Frequently asked

Questions & answers

Yes. We answer every call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is always someone real on the end of the line.
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Here whenever you need us

Whether it's the middle of the night or months of quiet planning — reach out, and we'll take it from there.