Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cemetery Services in Tasmania
Since 1925, Millingtons has been dedicated to crafting personalized farewells for families across southern Tasmania. As the only company in the region to own cemeteries, operate two funeral homes, and manage an onsite crematorium, we provide comprehensive services including coffin manufacturing, stonemasonry, and aftercare support. Our team of experienced professionals offers compassionate guidance through every step of the funeral planning process, ensuring each service reflects the unique life being celebrated.With facilities in Hobart, Kingston, Cambridge, and beyond, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver tailored solutions for burial, cremation, and memorialization. Our commitment extends beyond the funeral itself through annual community memorials and ongoing bereavement resources, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner in times of need.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Cemetery Burials
Coffin Manufacturing
Monumental Works
Aftercare Support
Live Streaming
Prepaid Funerals
Pet Burials
Bushland Burials
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability for immediate support during times of need
- In-house stonemasons for custom memorial creation
- Onsite crematorium at Wellington Chapel
- Pre-paid funeral plans with Foresters Financial
- Comprehensive aftercare and bereavement support programs
Associations and certifications
- Australian Funeral Directors Association
- Australian Cemeteries and Cremation Association
- Australian Institute of Embalming
Services
Funeral Planning
Our professional funeral directors guide families through every aspect of service planning. We coordinate all logistics including venue booking, officiant arrangements, and documentation with Births, Deaths & Marriages. Services can be customized with multimedia presentations, floral tributes, and personalized catering options to reflect the deceased's life story.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services at our onsite facility in Wellington Chapel. Packages include transfer arrangements, cremation fees, and memorial options for ashes. Our crematorium meets strict environmental standards and provides families with certified cremation documentation for legal purposes.
Cemetery Burials
With five managed cemeteries across southern Tasmania, we provide burial plot sales and interment services. Options include traditional graves, lawn burials, and bushland settings. Our grounds teams maintain cemetery spaces while offering monument installation and restoration services for lasting memorials.
Prepaid Funerals
Our prepaid funeral plans through Foresters Financial allow individuals to arrange and fund their funeral in advance. This removes financial burden from families while ensuring personal wishes are documented. Plans can be customized with specific coffin choices, service locations, and memorial preferences.
Monumental Works
Our qualified stonemasons create custom granite monuments and bronze plaques for cemetery memorials. Services include design consultation, installation, and restoration of existing headstones. We offer traditional and contemporary options suitable for lawn, bushland, or conventional burial settings across Tasmania.
People
Travis Tann
General Manager
With over 25 years in the funeral industry, Travis leads both funeral and cemetery operations. He holds embalming certifications and active roles in national funeral associations, focusing on service quality and professional development.
Tamara Whitehead
Cemetery Manager
Managing cemeteries and crematorium operations since 2016, Tamara brings extensive cemetery management expertise. She contributes to industry standards through her involvement with the Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association.
Monique Gregory
Funeral Operations Manager
With a decade of funeral service experience, Monique oversees daily funeral operations. She serves as Junior Vice President of the Tasmanian Funeral Directors Association, emphasizing compassionate family care.
Alex Gjocaj
Senior Embalmer
A qualified embalmer since 1995, Alex provides mortuary services and mentors students. With international experience in mass fatality response, he maintains high standards in body preparation and care.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take following a death?
Contact us anytime at 6211 4888. We'll guide you through arranging transfers, documentation, and service planning while coordinating with medical professionals and legal authorities.
Can I personalize the funeral service?
Yes, we help create personalized tributes with music selections, photo montages, floral arrangements, and customized service booklets reflecting the individual's life story.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment arrangements including pre-paid funeral plans through Foresters Financial, with options for installment payments or upfront settlement.
Do you provide services outside regular business hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with death notifications, transfers, and urgent service arrangements.
Can I view cemetery locations before making arrangements?
Yes, we encourage families to visit our managed cemeteries including Cornelian Bay, Kingston, and Cambridge locations to explore burial options.
What support is available after the funeral?
We provide ongoing aftercare including memorial events, bereavement resources, and assistance with estate-related documentation through our dedicated support programs.
