Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Launceston
Finney Funeral Services has been providing compassionate funeral care to Tasmanian families since 1901. Our philosophy of trust, care, and support guides every service we offer, from pre-planning to cremation and memorial arrangements. With over a century of local experience, we combine traditional values with modern facilities, including Tasmania's first purpose-built crematorium and funeral centre. Our team of qualified professionals, members of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, delivers personalized services that respect individual wishes while maintaining the highest industry standards.We specialize in creating meaningful farewells through customizable options including eco-friendly memorials, catering services, and floral tributes, supported by 24/7 availability to assist families during their time of need.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Green Funerals
Memorial Planning
Catering Services
Floral Tributes
Prepaid Funerals
Coffin Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1901
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of local funeral service experience
- Our team includes qualified embalmers and AFDA members
- We provide eco-friendly funeral and cremation options
- We operate Tasmania's first purpose-built crematorium facility
- We offer 24/7 support for families during their time of need
Associations and certifications
- Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA)
What people say
Exceptional service
Caring staff
Professional execution
Personalized arrangements
Compassionate support
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Finney Funeral Services provides comprehensive funeral planning assistance tailored to individual preferences. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from venue selection to service customization. We offer traditional and contemporary options that reflect the deceased's personality and cultural background while ensuring all legal requirements are met with professional expertise.
Green Funerals
Our environmentally friendly funeral options include sustainable coffin choices and eco memorial packages. We provide plantation-grown pine and handwoven willow coffins with biodegradable materials. The service includes cremation preparation and memorial item collection, allowing families to conduct private ceremonies in natural settings while maintaining ecological responsibility throughout the process.
Cremation Services
Finney operates Tasmania's first purpose-built crematorium facility offering private cremation services. The process includes death registration assistance, cremation paperwork preparation, and memorial item collection. Families receive ashes in selected urns with travel certificates available for interstate or international transportation, supporting flexible memorial arrangements that meet individual needs.
Coffin Manufacturing
We locally manufacture a range of coffins and caskets using Tasmanian materials. Options include basic pine models through to premium solid timber caskets with customization possibilities. Our production emphasizes quality craftsmanship while maintaining environmental responsibility through sustainable material sourcing and eco-friendly construction methods that align with modern funeral industry standards.
Prepaid Funerals
This service allows individuals to plan and prepay their funeral arrangements. We help create personalized funeral plans that guarantee specific wishes while protecting families from future cost increases. The program includes comprehensive documentation and secure financial arrangements that ensure peace of mind through advance preparation and guaranteed service execution.
People
Mark Graham
Managing Director
Mark Graham leads Finney Funeral Services as Managing Director since the Graham family's acquisition in 2012. With extensive funeral industry experience, he oversees operations while maintaining the company's century-old commitment to compassionate care and professional service excellence in Northern Tasmania.
Questions
What environmentally friendly funeral options do you offer?
We provide eco memorial packages with biodegradable coffins made from plantation pine and handwoven willow. Our sustainable options include cremation services that allow private natural setting memorials while maintaining ecological responsibility throughout the process.
How are cremated remains handled?
Ashes are typically available within 24 hours of cremation. We provide urns for collection and can include travel certificates for interstate or international transportation. Families may choose same-day collection when required.
Can I personalize funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer extensive customization options including venue selection, service design, floral tributes, and catering choices. Our directors work closely with families to create personalized memorials that reflect individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
We provide prepaid funeral arrangements that allow individuals to document and secure their funeral preferences in advance. This service guarantees specific wishes while protecting families from future cost increases through secure financial arrangements.
What support is available for families?
Our 24/7 service provides immediate assistance with all funeral arrangements. We offer compassionate guidance through legal requirements, service planning, and emotional support resources during the grieving process.
Are viewings and embalming available?
We offer embalming services performed by qualified staff members when required for transportation or delayed services. Our facilities support viewings with appropriate preparation ensuring respectful presentation of the deceased.
