Funeral Planning on the Gold Coast

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get what you need, leave what you don’t

At Rite of Passage Funerals, we’re all about choice and authenticity. This means tailoring our services so that you can choose what you need, and what you don’t. Our funeral and memorial services include transportation of your person from their place of death to our mortuary partner and onto their final resting place, a complimentary cardboard burial casket, dignified mortuary care, doctor’s certificates and filing of all death-related paperwork.

From there, your options are endless. We’ve partnered with stunning venues on the Gold Coast without strict time restraints, stylists, caterers, florists, celebrants, hearse drivers, live streamers, musicians, videographers and photographers so that we can create a truly unique end-of-life for your person.

What’s included

 

Transportation & mortuary care

We arrange collection of your person from their place of death and bring them into the care of our trusted (and excellent) mortuary partners on the Gold Coast. From there, we wash and dress your person, encasket them, and also arrange transportation to their final resting place.

Cremation (If required) & Casket

Our Funeral & Memorial packages includes a cremation at Eco Memorial Park on the Gold Coast, if required, or transportation to your burial ground of choice within those areas. It also includes a complimentary cardboard casket.

All necessary paperwork

Cause of Death Certificate, Life Extinct Form, Permission to Cremate, Official Death Certificate…. these are just a few of the required forms needed when a death takes place. We take care of them all on your behalf, ensuring every box is ticked and all processes are seamless.

PLANNING Packages, from $6000 to $10,500

 

FUNERAL SERVICEs

We don’t do cookie cutter funerals, instead we offer fully customisable, bespoke funeral services that really reflect the life being honoured.

Our Funeral Service packages include everything you get in the Essentials Cremation or Burial package, $2750 plus incur a $2500 professional service fee.

From there you can add-on venue. styling, catering, hearse, celebrant, and, if required an urn or casket of your choice. We work with vendors for every occasion, but if there’s anything you want to DIY, you absolutely can!

MEMORIAL SERVICEs

A Memorial Service often takes place after a cremation (or burial) so there is no casket present like there is at a Funeral Service. Instead, there is often an urn (in the event of cremation) in its place.

Our Memorial Service packages include everything you get in the Essentials Cremation or Burial package, $2750 plus incur a $2500 professional service fee.

From there you can add-on venue. styling, catering, celebrant, and, if required an urn your choice. We work with vendors for every occasion, but if there’s anything you want to DIY, you absolutely can!

 
  • Kind Words from Sally

    Farewelling my 17-year-old daughter brought unimaginable heartbreak. Yasemin and Rite of Passage Funerals helped us do so in the most special, beautiful, and meaningful way.

    Yasemin embraced every idea that was unique to us and to Neve, while gently offering the thoughtful guidance and insight we didn’t know we needed, helping shape a day that was more perfect than we could have imagined. Amidst the overwhelm and heartache, her patience, gentleness, and calm presence helped ease so much pressure, and for that I will always be deeply grateful.

    Saying goodbye to Neve in such a heartfelt and intentional way has brought incredible comfort, and I know she would have loved all the beautiful details. Even now, eight months on, people still reflect on it as one of the most beautiful and moving farewells they’ve ever attended 🤍

  • KIND words from corey

    Arranging the funeral for Pop was the hardest thing I ever had to do, I'd never done anything like this before and I count my blessings we came across Rite of Passage Funerals!

    Yaz made everything so easy from the very start to even after the service. She was so detailed and caring. She listened to our stories and wishes and delivered above and beyond. She remembered every detail we mentioned and told pops story as if she was apart of it. One small example is she went and had personalised toppers made and put in his flowers as a special touch.

    She is an amazing person; so genuine, caring and providing a service that you never want to need her for again, but if we did, without hesitation, we will be calling her when needed.

  • KIND WORDS FROM TANYA

    In light of the recent loss of my daughter's father, which has been an incredibly challenging time, I am profoundly grateful for Yasemin and her team.

    The team facilitated a smooth and compassionate process, creating a truly magical experience. Along with numerous phone conversations being held with Yasemin throughout this process, Yasemin has maintained her authentic self, holding space from her heart each and every time.

    I can sincerely say, I have deeply appreciated Yasemin efforts and, once again, the team. Thank you all so dearly.

    Additionally, one of the attendees conveyed her enthusiasm for the process, stating, “Whom should I contact regarding this? I appreciate every aspect of it and wish for my experience to mirror this when the time comes. I have no interest in attending any church for my own.

  • Kind words from Jo

    A special thank you to Yasemin from Rite of Passage Funerals. From the very first moment we met, your sweet, calming voice and warm, smiling face made an incredibly difficult time feel just that little bit lighter.

    Nothing was ever too much trouble for you — you made everything so personal, with such attention to detail, and went above and beyond in every way.

    You were efficient, compassionate, and thoughtful, guiding us gently through each step. We are so grateful for the care and love you put into helping us honour Dad’s life.

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