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Simplicity Funerals Ballarat

Simplicity Funerals Ballarat

4.9(14 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ballarat

About the company

Simplicity Funerals Ballarat is part of the Simplicity Funerals network, which has been helping Australian families since 1979. The business began in Adelaide and grew to serve families across the country, and is supported by InvoCare, an Australian funeral services provider.

The Ballarat location is managed by David, who has been a funeral director for almost 20 years. Its chapel seats 80 guests with additional standing room for 60. Services offered include burials and cremations.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Families new to Ballarat, as well as celebrants who have worked alongside many funeral directors across Victoria, describe Simplicity Funerals Ballarat as a funeral home and funeral director service that supports people through every stage of arranging a farewell. Several customers highlight the care shown by named staff, with David, Kim, Kristy, Steve and Jo repeatedly mentioned for their warmth, patience and professionalism, and one celebrant speaks of being consistently impressed by the standard delivered by Brian and Maree. The venue itself comes up often, described as light, bright and intimate, which reviewers say suited a small family gathering.

Several accounts note that wishes were listened to and acted on, with personal touches such as a slideshow and a meaningful song added without being requested. A recurring theme is the way the team removed the worry of planning, allowing families to focus on the service, and many note that the day felt like a genuine celebration rather than a formal obligation. Gratitude for compassion shown to extended family and friends features throughout, along with appreciation for arrangements that were handled smoothly from first contact to the final farewell.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Ashar78113 June 2026

Professional, kind and accommodating. Highly recommended. Thanks David and team.

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Sam Cougar13 June 2026

Supported and helped us through every step, provided a very professional and compassionate service. They went beyond what we asked for, putting on a really nice slideshow and surprised us by putting on a few personal touches, as simple as putting on an impactful song that was mentioned in the eulogy we hadn't planned to play, but it was really sweet. Heartfelt thanks from Steve, Jeremy and Sam.

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Denise Smith3 June 2026
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carmel fisher22 May 2026

my adorable husband passed away 3 weeks ago and from beginning to end the people at simplicity where the to help me along the way , they made it so easy in such a hard time of my life . especially Kim shes an angel . thank you

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JACKI MICALLEF27 May 2025

From the moment we stepped into the Ballarat office, we knew we were in good hands. David, your warm welcome, genuine manner and professionalism immediately put us at ease. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. David, Steve and Kristy, you will always be remembered for your kindness by our family. Thank you Jackie.

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Lilypad9 February 2025

As a family new to Ballarat and with limited knowledge about planning a funeral, we felt completely supported every step of the way by David and his team. From the beginning, David listened to everything we said and asked for, ensuring the day was exactly as we envisioned. Since we are a small family, we were initially concerned that a funeral home might feel too spacious, but the venue was light, bright, and intimate—just perfect for us. The chapel, overlooking the garden, created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We were also fortunate to have celebrant Jo Kruse guide us through the service, making it a true celebration of life. The gathering after the service included cake slices, hot food, and tea and coffee, which made the occasion feel even more personal and meaningful. Dylan, who was recommended to us, beautifully put together a photo tribute set to music, which everyone agreed truly captured the spirit of our loved one and kept the focus on celebrating their life. The entire experience was seamless, heartfelt, and deeply comforting. We are incredibly grateful to David and his team for creating such a special farewell for our loved one. My 8 year old found an apple tree on the property too.

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Lynn Hyde20 May 2023

We had my father's funeral at Harrison's It was a lovely venue in a lovely setting. Kim and David were a pleasure to deal with, such caring lovely people. They took all the worry of planning the funeral away and dad had a beautiful service and send off that he truly deserved. Cannot rate highly enough, would certainly recommend Thank you Kim, David and staff

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1Simplicity Funerals Ballarat (this page)★ 4,914No
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Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
SaturdayClosed
Sunday00:00–24:00