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Simplicity Funerals Adamstown

Simplicity Funerals Adamstown

4.6(20 reviews)See reviews ↓·Newcastle

About the company

Simplicity Funerals has helped Australian families say goodbye to loved ones since 1979, a history that began in Adelaide before the company grew to serve families across the country. The Adamstown team serves the communities of Broadmeadow, New Lambton, Kotara, Adamstown Heights, Merewether and Hamilton South.

Funeral director Louise, who has worked in the role for four years, previously worked in event management before joining the funeral industry. The Adamstown chapel seats 70 guests.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Families in Adamstown consistently highlight the empathetic guidance of Louise Edge, whose name appears throughout accounts of funeral arrangements. Her intuitive understanding of when to offer help and when to step back is a point that comes up often, along with her gentle manner and readiness to explain each stage with clarity and even humour. More than one customer describes being supported from the first call through to the service, including assistance with celebrant recommendations, newspaper notices and Justice of the Peace paperwork related to a father's passing.

Team members Chris and Kez are also mentioned for helping a difficult day proceed without complications, and for treating everyone attending with consideration. Reviewers repeatedly note that minor adjustments were accommodated promptly, and that the chapel atmosphere felt dignified and beautiful. The broader experience is characterised by professional organisation combined with genuine warmth, so that families felt supported rather than processed. Those who arrived unsure of what to do recall leaving with confidence that their loved one would be properly cared for. A mother's farewell is remembered as a dignified celebration of her life.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Dianne Sheppard24 June 2026

I wish to thank Louise for her professional and respectful handling of my husband’s direct cremation. Since I chose a cremation without a service, I wanted a process that was straightforward and stress- free. Louise took care of all the paperwork, keeping me updated at every step.thank you for making a difficult time much easier.

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Lyndie Wallace23 January 2026

Thank you Lousie for all your compassion. It was truly a pleasure meeting you at this difficult time. Words can't express enough how grateful I am to you for all of your support and professionalism. Your staff are a credit to your organisation. You and your staff made such a sad time, a great comfort to myself and my family. My Mum had a very dignified service, farewell and celebration of her life.

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PC24 May 2025

Very pleased we selected Simplicity Funerals Adamstown. In this difficult time following the loss of our mother, the process and funeral options were clearly explained, the packages and options made it simple to decide and the website was handy including some tips on writing a eulogy. Louise was a champion with her caring and considerate approach. The tastefully renovated Adamstown chapel was perfect for our mum's service. Thank you Simplicity Funerals and Louise.

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Alison Daskalovski21 December 2024

My dad passed away Monday 17th December 2024 .. we called simplicity straight away .. they came like 2 hours after my beautiful dad Barry Lawrence passed .. they were respectful and kind .. they knew this was hard for my mum and her kids .. on the next day Sally turned up to organise my dads funeral .. she laughed with us cried with us ! Mustang Sally knew what our family needed to celebrate our dad’s life ! She knew the best celebrate to do dad’s funeral .. simplicity ticked all the boxes for our family Friday the 20th December 2024 was a bloody hard day ! Simplicity made this day so much easier ! Grateful to this funeral home ! You guys supported us and made this terrible time easier ! The family of Barry Lawrence Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts

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Nicole McPherson8 October 2024

Louise was amazing, helping us through the whole process. It was a sudden and very hard time for my mother and Louise was there every step of the way. We are so very grateful

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Paul Melling3 September 2024

My Aunt Joan died after a long illness. My cousin Scott and I attended Simplicity Funerals at Adamstown, and met Louise Edge. She was wonderful. We had no idea what to do, and Louise explained the process ro us with empathy, care, and humour. She made us feel at ease at a distressing time. Scott and I walked away with smiles on our faces knowing that Joan would be cared for. Louise kept us up to date with procedures. She introduced us to the celebrant Jules, and she was wonderful too. Both ladies made us feel at ease, and made the time a celebration of Joan. The funeral service was amazing. Tears and laughter, the best way to be. I can only thank Louise with all my heart.

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rebecca moore21 August 2024

From first contact to last, this was an incredibly warm and supportive experience in a very difficult period for our family. Louise was extremely intuitive and compassionate to our needs throughout the process, knowing when and how to help, and when to give us the space we needed. She and her team created an atmosphere of dignity and beauty that will remain as a lifelong memory - cannot thank you enough.

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9Simplicity Funerals Adamstown (this page)★ 4,620Yes
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