If you’ve just lost someone, take a breath. You don’t need to have all the answers right now. As experienced funeral directors in Canberra and Goulburn, we’re here to walk you through it, calmly and clearly, at your pace.
Call 000. The paramedics will attend and guide you through what happens next. You do not need to contact a funeral director at this stage. Once everything has been attended to, give us a call when you feel ready and we’ll take it from there.
Contact their treating doctor or palliative care team. They will attend to confirm the death and complete the medical certificate. There is no urgency. Your loved one can remain at home or in their care facility until you are ready for us to step in.
The staff caring for your loved one will guide you through the immediate steps and complete the necessary paperwork. Your loved one will be looked after until you are ready to contact a funeral director. Take the time you need.
When you’re ready, give us a call. Our team at Lovell Meizer Funerals will have a quiet conversation with you and ask a few simple things: your loved one’s name, where they are, and how we can help. There is no pressure, no obligation, and no wrong time to ring.
If you’d like us to bring your loved one into our care, we’ll arrange the transfer straight away, whether they are at home, in hospital, or at an aged care facility across Canberra, Goulburn, or the surrounding regions.
After that first call, we’ll give you our direct contact details so you can take the time you need. When you’re ready, we’ll arrange a funeral planning meeting at our funeral home in Goulburn or Canberra, or in the comfort of your own home.
Most families only need one meeting. We’ll talk through your options for cremation or burial services, answer your questions, and help you plan a farewell that feels right for your family.
Once funeral arrangements are in place, you won’t need to coordinate anything else. We manage all the details: the paperwork, the death certificate, cremation permits, the service planning, flowers, notices, and venue coordination across Canberra and Goulburn.
On the day of the funeral service, you can simply be there with your family.
Once your loved one is in our care, the next step is simple. We sit down together, talk through your wishes, and take it from there.
From one meeting to the day of the service, we handle every detail so you don’t have to. Paperwork, permits, flowers, notices, venue coordination — all taken care of.
Home Vigils
You don’t have to say goodbye straight away. With our cooling system, your loved one can stay at home for up to five days, giving your family the space to grieve together in your own time, in your own way.
What Families Say
We’re honoured to be trusted by so many families across Canberra, Queanbeyan, and Goulburn. Here’s what they have to say.
From your first call, we’ll answer your questions, gather some details, and arrange to bring your loved one into our care.
We’ll provide our contact details so you can take the time you need. When you’re ready, reach out to us, we’ll arrange to meet and begin the funeral arrangements.
From there, we take care of everything.
Our Testimonials
