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Meighans Funerals - Newcastle

Meighans Funerals - Newcastle

4.7(38 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle

About the company

Meighans Funerals was founded by the Meighan family in Newcastle in 1920 and has served the Newcastle and Hunter region for over 100 years. Its licensed funeral directors have extensive experience arranging and conducting funerals, and its support team provides administrative assistance, coordination services, and emotional support to families.

The company expanded its services and facilities as Newcastle grew and changed through the mid-20th century, while maintaining its family values.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Meighans Funerals - Newcastle is described by families as caring, respectful and thoroughly professional in arranging funerals, burials and cremation services. Customers repeatedly name Steele and John, noting the depth of their knowledge and the calm, dignified manner that helped proceedings run smoothly through a distressing period. Reviewers often remark that staff made considerable effort to ensure every need was met, and that assistance continued well beyond the day of the service itself. The live streaming of services is commended for its quality, with families grateful that distant relatives could be included.

The types of work reflected in feedback include funeral direction, casket provision and burial arrangements. Courtesy toward mourners is a theme that comes up often, alongside appreciation for the respect shown to the deceased and to those left behind. Families describe being able to place a loved one in the firm's care with confidence, and the professionalism of the whole team is consistently acknowledged. Support before and after the funeral, and arrangements that allowed relatives space to grieve, are also noted.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Alan Kelly15 February 2026

A very professional compassionate team who helped at a difficult time

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Victoria23 January 2026

Steele and the team are absolutely amazing. I've helped plan a few funerals. This by far was the easiest. Team was prepared. Had a straight forward process. No question was missed, and nothing forgotten. All details were double checked. Absolutely perfect. Couldn't recommend the team enough.

LJ
Liza Johnstone24 March 2025

Meighans staff were very professional, easy to deal with & went out of their way to ensure all our needs were met during this difficult time

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Geoffrey Beston15 October 2024

The staff at Meighans were very professional and went out of their way to ensure our needs were met during this difficult period. I could not speak too highly of Meighans Funerals. Thank you

PW
Patricia Woods21 May 2024

A million thanks to Meighans for their compassionate and professional support in the funeral and burial of my beloved brother. I entrusted him to you with the unwavering belief that he deserved the best, and Meighans care is definitely the best. First Meighans delivered my mother through her resting place journey, and now my brother. The depth of respect Meighans has in dealing with our loved ones in their passing and the families and friends left behind during the hardest part of loss gives comfort and healing. Beautiful service, hassle free organisation, beautiful booklets and flowers, distinguished and respectful service event and interment. Thank you to all the staff at Meighans.

JB
Jane Belcher7 December 2023

First class service as expected. Steele made a sad and difficult time go smoothly with his respectful manner and depth of knowledge.

CK
Craig Kennedy9 October 2023

Planning and organising a funeral is never a pleasant experience, but the staff at Meighans were somehow able to make this happen. Their courteous, professional, and efficient service is to be commended.

Funeral directors in Newcastle compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Newcastle are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Dailey Family Funerals★ 5,018Yes
2Simplicity Funerals - Mobile Arranger Newcastle★ 5,06Yes
3White Lady Funerals Charlestown★ 5,04Yes
4Picaluna - Beautiful Funerals - Newcastle West★ 5,03Yes
5Newcastle Affordable Funeral★ 5,02Yes
8Meighans Funerals - Newcastle (this page)★ 4,738Yes
Contact
+61249523099meighans.com.au128 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00