Caring for Our Community for Generations

Honouring lives. Supporting families. Serving Lismore and the Northern Rivers with compassion and respect.

About Lismore Funerals

A Trusted Name in the Northern Rivers

Lismore Funeral Services has proudly supported the Northern Rivers area since being established in 2007.

We have earned our trust within the community through compassion, dignity, and personal attention.

Always showing respect for local traditions and catering to our families’ needs and requirements.

Lismore Funeral Services has supported the Northern Rivers community since 2007

We have earned the trust of families through compassion, dignity, and personal care. Since our establishment, we have remained committed to providing thoughtful, respectful funeral services that honour local traditions and individual wishes. With experienced guidance, genuine care, and an understanding of what matters most, we support every family with warmth, professionalism, and steady reassurance during a difficult time.

Planning Ahead. A Thoughtful Way to Care for Your Family

Pre-planning with Lismore Funeral Services gives you the opportunity to outline your preferences, manage costs at today’s rates, and ease the emotional burden on those you love. It allows families to focus on remembrance rather than arrangements when the time comes.
 We can assist with Foresters Funeral Bonds and personalised pre-arrangements, securely held in our system until they are required.

Service Types

Full Funeral Service

Held in a church, chapel, or meaningful venue with family and friends present

Graveside Service

A respectful and personal farewell held directly at the cemetery

Cremation-Only (Direct Cremation)

No service—just a dignified, private cremation

Memorial Service

A ceremony held without the coffin present (before or after cremation/burial)

Celebration of Life

A more uplifting, personalised approach focused on storytelling, music, and memories

Dual Services

Including both a chapel/church and graveside or crematorium component

Service Enhancements

Professionally printed and designed orders of service. Live streaming and recording of services. Professional trained staff to co-ordinate the funeral service on the day

Transport Options

  • Traditional Black Hearse

Caring for Your Loved One

  • Mortuary Care and Preparation
  • Embalming (if required)
  • Viewing Arrangements (private or public)
  • Dressing in Personal Clothing or Special Garments

Coffins, Caskets & Urns

  • Range of Coffins and Caskets (traditional, modern, eco-friendly, custom)
  • Cremation Urns – timber, ceramic, scatter tubes, biodegradable options
  • Keepsake Jewellery and Miniature Urns

Aftercare and Support

  • Service enhancements
  • Professionally printed and designed orders of service.
  • Live streaming and recording of services.
  • Professional trained staff to co-ordinate the funeral service on the day

Service Enhancements
Get a Free Consultation

(02) 6621 8266

Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Lismore & the Northern Rivers

Professionally printed and designed orders of service. Live streaming and recording of services. Professional trained staff to co-ordinate the funeral service on the day

Look for a funeral director who takes the time to listen, explains your options clearly and makes you feel comfortable asking questions. Experience, transparent pricing and genuine local knowledge are also important.

Lismore Funeral Services has cared for families throughout the Northern Rivers since 2007. Our team, led day to day by Hannah and Todd, believes in personal attention, clear communication and treating every family with compassion and respect.

You can call Lismore Funeral Services on (02) 6621 8266, day or night. If someone has passed away at home, the next steps depend on whether the death was expected and whether a doctor can certify the death. If the death occurs in hospital or aged care, staff will usually help explain the initial arrangements. Our team can guide you through what needs to happen and help arrange the transfer of your loved one into our care when appropriate.
Yes. Lismore Funeral Services provides 24-hour telephone assistance for families who need guidance following a death. Whether you're calling late at night, early in the morning or over a weekend, you can reach our team on (02) 6621 8266. You don't need to know exactly what to ask. We'll listen to your situation and explain the next steps.

It's worth comparing more than the advertised price.

Ask who will be looking after your family, what services are included, whether you can personalise the funeral and how the arrangements will be explained.

You should feel confident that your wishes are being heard and that there won't be confusion about the costs.

At Lismore Funeral Services, families deal with an experienced local team who understand the community and provide guidance throughout the arrangements.

Lismore Funeral Services supports families across Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers.

If your loved one lived in Casino, Alstonville or a surrounding community, contact our team to discuss the location of the service and the arrangements required.

We can help you explore suitable options for a funeral, burial, cremation or memorial service that reflects your family's wishes.

Yes. A meaningful farewell doesn't have to be elaborate or expensive.

Some families prefer a small graveside gathering, a simple cremation or a private service with close family and friends.

Lismore Funeral Services offers different funeral options and can explain what is included in each arrangement. We'll help you understand the available choices so you can make decisions that suit your wishes and budget.

Funeral costs depend on the type of service, burial or cremation arrangements, venue, coffin, transport and any additional items selected. Lismore Funeral Services publishes a funeral pricing and disclosure document on our website so families can review the available information. For a personalised estimate, contact our team on (02) 6621 8266. We can explain the costs and help you understand which arrangements are appropriate for your family.
Yes. A funeral doesn't have to be religious. You may prefer a civil ceremony, a celebration of life or a gathering that reflects your loved one's personality, interests and beliefs. Lismore Funeral Services can help arrange non-religious services with music, readings, personal tributes and meaningful contributions from family and friends.

Yes. Depending on the location, permissions and practical arrangements, funerals and memorial services can take place in a range of settings.

Families may choose a church, cemetery, community venue or another meaningful location.

Our team can discuss your preferred setting and help determine what arrangements may be possible.

Absolutely. Some families feel most comfortable saying goodbye in a quiet, private setting.

A smaller farewell might include a brief ceremony, a private viewing, a graveside gathering or a simple cremation followed by time together as a family.

At Lismore Funeral Services, we respect that every family grieves differently and will help you arrange a farewell that feels right for you.

No. In most circumstances, your family can choose the funeral director you would like to use.

You can contact Lismore Funeral Services directly, even if your loved one has passed away in a hospital or aged care facility.

We'll explain the arrangements required and work with the relevant staff to coordinate the next steps.

Yes. Lismore Funeral Services can arrange the respectful transfer of your loved one into professional care when the necessary requirements have been met.

If someone has passed away at home, call our team so we can understand the circumstances and explain what needs to happen before collection.

We can also discuss transfer arrangements from hospitals and aged care facilities across our service area.

Yes. This is commonly called a direct cremation.

It involves cremation without a formal funeral ceremony beforehand. Families may choose to gather privately or hold a memorial at another time.

Lismore Funeral Services offers direct cremation as one of its service options and can explain the arrangements, inclusions and costs.

Yes. A memorial service can be held after cremation, allowing families more time to plan a gathering or arrange travel for relatives who live away.

The ceremony can include music, photographs, stories and other personal touches.

Lismore Funeral Services can help arrange a memorial that honours your loved one in a way that feels meaningful to your family.

Yes. Many families have loved ones living outside the Northern Rivers, and funeral arrangements can take their circumstances into account.

Lismore Funeral Services offers livestreaming and recording options for services, allowing people who cannot attend in person to share in the farewell.

Our team can discuss the available options and help you plan around family travel and other practical considerations.

Yes. Lismore Funeral Services offers viewing arrangements, including private or public viewings.

For some families, spending time with their loved one before the funeral is an important part of saying goodbye. Others may prefer not to have a viewing.

There is no right or wrong choice. Our team can explain what is involved and help you decide what feels comfortable.

Yes. Personal details can help make a funeral feel like a genuine reflection of the person being remembered.

You might choose favourite songs, family photographs, meaningful readings, personal belongings or stories shared by friends and relatives.

Lismore Funeral Services can assist with printed orders of service, livestreaming, recordings and the coordination of a personalised ceremony.

Yes. Funeral arrangements should respect the beliefs, customs and wishes of the person who has died and their family.

Lismore Funeral Services has experience supporting families throughout the Northern Rivers and understands the importance of personal, cultural and religious traditions.

Let our team know about any particular requirements so we can discuss how they can be accommodated.

Yes. Pre-planning allows you to record your wishes, including whether you prefer burial or cremation, the type of service you would like and other personal details.

Lismore Funeral Services offers pre-arrangements and can discuss financial planning options through Foresters Funeral Bonds.

Planning ahead can give your family clearer guidance and reduce the number of decisions they need to make during a difficult time.

Our office is located at Suite 5, 124 Woodlark Street, Lismore NSW 2480. We support families across Lismore and the Northern Rivers, whether you need immediate assistance, would like to discuss funeral options or are considering planning ahead. You can call (02) 6621 8266 at any time for assistance. We're here to listen, answer your questions and help you take the next step.

Goods & Services

In accordance with the Fair Trading (Funeral Pricing) Regulation 2022, and to ensure transparency in respect of pricing, click on the link below to view our pricing and disclosure document. If you prefer, please contact us, so we can provide you with a more comprehensive estimate for a funeral service.