Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Personalized Funeral Services
Murphy Family Funerals has served the Shoalhaven community since 1990, providing compassionate and personalized funeral services tailored to individual needs. Our team of experienced funeral directors combines professional expertise with empathetic support, guiding families through every step of the funeral planning process. As members of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, we uphold the highest industry standards while offering innovative solutions like online tributes and pre-planned funerals. Our services include burial and cremation arrangements, memorialization options, and grief support resources.With 24/7 availability, we ensure timely assistance during moments of crisis. Our commitment to excellence extends to meticulous attention to legal requirements, documentation, and coordination with third-party providers. We maintain a state-of-the-art mortuary facility and operate our own transportation vehicles for complete service control. Through decades of local experience, we understand the importance of creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives while respecting cultural and religious traditions.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Pre-Planning
Eulogies
Mourning Transport
Memorial Books
Photographic Tributes
Obituaries
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency funeral services with immediate response capability
- Our team includes certified embalmers with international disaster response experience
- We provide free mortuary storage up to 2 weeks
- Our pre-paid funeral contracts guarantee today's prices
- We operate our own mortuary and transportation fleet for complete service control
Associations and certifications
- Australian Funeral Directors Association
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual preferences. Our experienced directors coordinate venue selection, officiant arrangements, and transportation logistics. We handle all necessary documentation and notifications to government agencies while offering personalized memorialization options. Our team supports families in creating meaningful tributes that reflect the deceased's life and personality.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include basic direct cremation and customized memorial options. We provide certified death certificates, medical documentation, and urn selection. Our staff coordinates with local crematoriums while offering memorial video production and keepsake creation. We explain all legal requirements and provide guidance on post-cremation options including scattering and interment.
Burial Services
We arrange traditional burial services with comprehensive support for earth interment or mausoleum placement. Our services include cemetery coordination, grave opening/closing arrangements, and monument guidance. We provide embalming services when required and offer casket selection assistance. Our team explains all legal requirements and helps families navigate cemetery regulations.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document their funeral preferences and secure today's pricing. We offer personalized consultations to discuss service options and create legally binding arrangements. Our pre-paid contracts through Funeral Planning Australia guarantee future cost protection while remaining transferable Australia-wide. We help families reduce future decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Eulogies
We provide guidance for creating meaningful eulogies and memorial tributes. Our staff offers writing assistance and delivery coaching to help families craft personalized remembrances. We provide templates and structure suggestions while explaining different eulogy formats. Our team helps incorporate personal stories, achievements, and family memories into lasting tributes that honor the deceased's legacy.
People
Craig Murphy
Director
Craig Murphy has led Murphy Family Funerals since 2003 after working in disaster response with Blake Emergency Services. He brings global experience and certified embalming expertise to our team.
Bruce Murphy
Founding Director
Bruce Murphy co-founded the business with Narelle in 1990. With 25 years of local funeral service experience, he remains semi-retired but active in community organizations.
Narelle Murphy
Founding Director
Narelle Murphy established Murphy Family Funerals with Bruce in 1990. She played a vital role in family care services and remains semi-retired while supporting local community groups.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, and personalized life celebrations. Options include religious ceremonies, military honors, and non-traditional memorials tailored to individual preferences.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Yes, we specialize in customized services. We help incorporate personal elements like special music, unique venues, and creative memorialization options to reflect the individual's life and personality.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we provide pre-planning and pre-paid funeral options. These services allow you to document preferences and secure today's pricing through transferable Australia-wide contracts.
What's included in your basic cremation package?
Our $3700 basic cremation package includes professional fees, cremation charges, medical certificates, basic coffin, mortuary care, certified death certificate, and ashes urn.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency services with immediate response capability. Our team is available at (02) 4423 0722 for urgent assistance at any time.
