Meighans Funerals Beresfield

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Funeral Support for Families in Merewether

Arranging a funeral can involve many practical decisions, from choosing between burial and cremation to organising a service and cemetery arrangements. Meighans Funerals is here to provide clear guidance and compassionate assistance to families in Beresfield, Newcastle and surrounding areas.

As a family owned and locally operated funeral home, we have more than 100 years of experience supporting families through different types of farewells. Our funeral directors can help you understand your options, coordinate the arrangements and take care of the practical details along the way.

Whether you require immediate assistance or would like to discuss planning a funeral in advance, our team is available to provide guidance whenever you need it.

Why Choose Meighans?

Generations of Funeral Experience

Meighans has supported families for more than a century, providing experienced guidance and practical support through every step of the funeral process.

Clear & Transparent Pricing

Clear information about funeral costs can make planning easier. We explain your options and associated arrangements, so you know what to expect.

Here Around the Clock

Our funeral directors are available 24/7 to provide support and assistance throughout the funeral arrangement process.

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Cremation Services

Thoughtful cremation arrangements

Cremation can be arranged in a number of ways. Some families choose a funeral service before the cremation, while others prefer a private arrangement without a formal ceremony.

Meighans Funerals can guide you through the available options and coordinate the arrangements, keeping you informed throughout the process.

Our experienced funeral directors manage the practical details from beginning to end, ensuring the arrangements are carried out with care and respect.

  • Funeral services followed by cremation

  • Private Cremation

  • Memorial services after cremation

Traditional Burials

Arrangements throughout Beresfield

Burial remains an important choice for many families. Meighans Funerals can assist with cemetery arrangements, documentation and coordinating the funeral service.

The service can include personal elements such as photographs, music, flowers, readings and family tributes. We can also assist with religious and cultural funeral arrangements where specific traditions or customs need to be observed.

Burial services may be arranged at cemeteries and memorial parks throughout Newcastle and surrounding communities, subject to availability and cemetery requirements.

  • Whitebridge Cemetery

  • Minmi Cemetery

  • Wallsend Cemetery

  • Sandgate Cemetery

  • Stockton Cemetery

  • Belmont Cemetery

Direct Cremation

A simple alternative to a formal service

For those who do not wish to have a formal funeral service at the time of cremation, direct cremation provides a simple alternative.

The arrangements take place privately, while families can choose how they would like to remember their loved one afterwards. A memorial service, family gathering or celebration of life can be held at a later time.

Places to Hold a Funeral or Memorial

Newcastle Memorial Park

176 Anderson Drive, Beresfield 2322

St Joseph’s Catholic Church

Kenrick St, The Junction 2291

Christ the King Catholic Church

380 Maitland Rd, Mayfield West 2304

Sacred Heart Cathedral

841 Hunter St, Newcastle West 2303

St Peter’s Catholic Church

13 Dunbar St, Stockton 2295

St Patrick’s Catholic Church

11 Macquarie St, Wallsend 2287

Meighans Funeral Chapel

128 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292

Honouring Their Life and Memory

A meaningful farewell does not have to follow a set format. The service can be shaped around the person who has died, their life and the memories shared with family and friends.

Our funeral directors can assist with incorporating photographs, music, flowers, readings, videos and personal stories. We can also accommodate religious, cultural and family traditions that are important to those arranging the funeral.

Whether you are planning a small private service or a larger gathering, we can coordinate the details and help ensure the day is carried out with care and respect.

Planning Ahead

  • Available 24/7
  • Transparent Pricing
  • Local Family Business

Funeral planning can be considered well before it is needed. Making decisions in advance gives you time to think about your preferences and put your wishes in writing.

A prepaid funeral plan can cover burial, cremation or direct cremation, with the details of your arrangements recorded ahead of time.

Meighans Funerals can explain the process, discuss the available options and answer your questions about planning ahead.

“Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to consider your wishes in your own time.”

Why Plan Ahead?

  • Lock in Today’s Prices: Protect against future price increases

  • Record Your Wishes: Have confidence that your wishes will be followed

  • Secure Fund Management: Trusted advice and secure financial arrangements

  • Reduce Family Stress: Help relieve the burden on loved ones during a difficult time

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Funeral Pricing & Plans

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs. We believe every family deserves a dignified farewell regardless of budget.

Bare Essentials

Starts from (Incl Govt Levy)

$3,750.00 inc GST

Private cremation, no funeral service
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Includes:

  • Professional fee

  • Transfer of your loved one into care (business hours, local area)

  • Care of your loved one in our mortuary facilities

  • Arrangement meeting with an experienced funeral director

  • Cremation coffin

  • Medical certificates & cremation permits

  • Cremation fee

  • Ashes available for collection from funeral home

  • Official death certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages

Personalised Extras:

  • Memorialisation & urns

  • Viewing of your loved one (available on request)

Memorial Service

Starts from (Incl Govt Levy)

$5,999.00 inc GST

A non-attended cremation followed by a chapel memorial service.
4.8 ★★★★★ (2,500+)
Includes:

  • Professional service fee

  • Transfer of your loved one into care (business hours, local area)
  • Care of your loved one in our mortuary facilities
  • Arrangement meeting with an experienced funeral director
  • Viewing of your loved one (available on request)

  • Cremation coffin

  • Memorial service planning fee

  • Booking of our chapel for the service

  • Medical certificates & cremation permits

  • Cremation fee

  • Ashes available for collection from funeral home

  • Official death certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages

Personalised Extras:
  • Celebrant or Clergy
  • Printed stationary (e.g. order of service booklet or memorial book)
  • Photo tribute slideshow
  • Floral arrangements
  • Memorialisation & urns

Chapel Service

Starts from (Incl Govt Levy)

$8,657.30 inc GST

A service held in our chapel followed by cremation
4.8 ★★★★★ (2,500+)
Includes:

  • Professional service fee

  • Transfer of your loved one into care (business hours, local area)

  • Care of your loved one in our mortuary facilities

  • Arrangement meeting with an experienced funeral director

  • Viewing of your loved one (available on request)
  • Funeral service coffin
  • Booking of our chapel for the service

  • Medical certificates & cremation permits

  • Cremation fee

  • Ashes available for collection from funeral home

  • Official death certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages

Personalised Extras:
  • Coffin or casket upgrade
  • Celebrant or Clergy
  • Printed stationary (e.g. order of service booklet or memorial book)
  • Photo tribute slideshow
  • Floral arrangements
  • Memorialisation & urns

Let Us Help Your Family

Whether you need immediate assistance or would like to discuss pre-planning options, our experienced team is here to support you with compassion and professionalism.

Available 24/7 for immediate assistance