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A memorial is a ceremony held after the cremation or burial — a chance to gather, celebrate a life and share memories, without the time pressures of a traditional funeral. Held wherever felt like home to them, whenever the time is right for your family.
A celebration of a life, on your terms
A memorial service can take place days, weeks or even months after a cremation or burial — giving distant family time to travel and everyone space to grieve first. Because there's no coffin present, you have complete freedom over where and how you gather.
A beach at sunrise, a favourite garden, the family home, our chapel, or a club or hall — we help you shape a ceremony that truly reflects the person you love.
Make it unmistakably theirs
Any location
Beach, garden, home, chapel or club — wherever holds meaning.
Music & readings
Favourite songs, poems, scripture or words from loved ones.
Photos & tributes
Photo displays, slideshows, memory books and keepsakes.
A celebrant beside you
Warm, experienced and led entirely by your family's wishes.
Our memorial care
- ✓Planning and coordination of the whole ceremony
- ✓A warm, experienced celebrant
- ✓Order of service and printed tributes
- ✓Audio-visual, photo displays and slideshows
- ✓Guidance on venue, flowers and catering
- ✓Complete flexibility on timing and place
Memorial services in Mackay, explained
Memorial service or funeral: what’s the difference?
A funeral is usually held before the burial or cremation, with the coffin present. A memorial service is held afterwards, without a coffin, so it can happen days, weeks or months later and almost anywhere. Many families choose a memorial after a direct cremation, with the ashes present if they wish.
Memorial venues in Mackay
Families hold memorials at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, the MECC, surf clubs, community halls and churches, on the beach or at home. We handle venue bookings, permits and the logistics, so you can be present with your family.
A memorial after cremation
If you choose our Simple Farewell direct water cremation ($2,640 inc GST), the cremation happens privately first and you can plan the memorial in your own time. Read more about direct cremation and how water cremation works.
What a memorial service costs
Every memorial is different, so we give you a clear, written and itemised quote for the celebrant, venue help, order of service and tributes you choose, with no obligation.
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Plan a memorial service
Let's create a farewell that feels like them. Reach out any time.