Why Choose Meighans?
More Than 100 Years of Experience
For over a century, Meighans has helped families make funeral arrangements, offering practical assistance and compassionate guidance.
Straightforward Pricing
We provide clear information about funeral costs and available options, helping you understand the arrangements from the outset.
Available 24/7
Our funeral directors are available around the clock to provide support and assistance whenever you need it.
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Funeral Care for Stockton Families
Arranging a funeral can involve many decisions, from choosing between burial and cremation to organising a service and coordinating the practical details.
Meighans Funerals supports families in Stockton, Newcastle and surrounding communities with experienced guidance and caring assistance throughout the process.
With more than 100 years of experience, our family owned and locally operated funeral home can assist with cremations, burials, memorial services and celebrations of life.
Whether arrangements are needed now or you are simply exploring your options, our team is here to help.
Cremation can be arranged in different ways depending on your preferences. You may choose to hold a funeral service beforehand, arrange a private cremation or come together for a memorial at a later time.
Meighans Funerals can explain the available choices and coordinate the practical arrangements, providing support throughout the process.
- Funeral services followed by cremation
Private Cremation
- Memorial services after cremation
If burial is your preferred choice, our funeral directors can assist with cemetery arrangements, documentation and organising the funeral service.
A burial can be personalised with music, photographs, flowers, readings and family tributes. We can also assist with religious and cultural funeral arrangements where particular traditions are important.
Burial arrangements may be available at cemeteries and memorial parks throughout Newcastle and surrounding areas, subject to availability.
Whitebridge Cemetery
Minmi Cemetery
Wallsend Cemetery
Sandgate Cemetery
Stockton Cemetery
Belmont Cemetery
Direct Cremation
A private alternative to a traditional service
Direct cremation may suit families who do not wish to hold a formal funeral ceremony at the time of cremation.
The arrangements can remain private, with the opportunity to hold a memorial, family gathering or celebration of life at another time if you wish.
Places to Hold a Funeral or Memorial
St Peter’s Catholic Church
13 Dunbar St, Stockton 2295
Meighans Funeral Chapel
128 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow 2292
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 Kevin’s Catholic Church
226 Main Rd, Cardiff 2285
St Patrick’s Catholic Church
11 Macquarie St, Wallsend 2287
Creating a Meaningful Farewell
A funeral can be simple, traditional or completely personal. What matters is that the farewell reflects the person being remembered and the wishes of those closest to them.
Our funeral directors can assist with details such as photographs, music, flowers, readings, videos and personal stories. Religious, cultural and family traditions can also be incorporated into the service.
From an intimate gathering to a larger ceremony, we can help coordinate the arrangements with care and respect.
Planning Your Funeral in Advance
- Available 24/7
- Transparent Pricing
- Local Family Business
Thinking about your funeral before it is needed gives you time to consider your preferences and discuss them with those close to you.
A prepaid funeral plan can cover burial, cremation or direct cremation, with your wishes recorded in advance.
Our team can explain the planning process, discuss the available options and answer your questions.
“Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to make your wishes known before your family needs to make those decisions for you.”
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
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.
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
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.
