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Simplicity Funerals Queanbeyan

Simplicity Funerals Queanbeyan

3.7(6 reviews)See reviews ↓·Canberra

About the company

Simplicity Funerals has helped Australian families say goodbye to loved ones since 1979, a history of almost 50 years that began when the company was founded in Adelaide before growing to serve families across the country, crafting funerals ranging from traditional and culturally-aligned services to celebrations of life. Its Canberra-based team supports the communities of Queanbeyan and the surrounding suburbs.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Simplicity Funerals Queanbeyan, serving families in the Queanbeyan district and wider Canberra area, draws praise from several customers for the compassionate manner in which arrangements are handled. Reviews time and again mention the empathy shown by funeral director Mel, whose professionalism and guidance are credited with making an overseas repatriation possible, an undertaking described as complex and emotionally demanding. Others highlight Georgia, noting that she listened carefully to family wishes and ensured a service reflected the preferences of the deceased, including the choice of flowers.

The care and dignity extended throughout the process are a point that comes up often, with families describing a sense of trust that their loved one was in safe hands. However, the rating of 3.7 reflects a mixed picture. Some accounts raise serious concerns about the conduct of the manager, describing interactions that felt rude, dismissive and insensitive to grieving relatives, and these experiences left families feeling poorly treated during a vulnerable period. The contrast between the warmth shown by individual staff and the complaints about management conduct is the central tension in the feedback, alongside the affordable pricing that some families appreciated.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Tanya Rose25 March 2026
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Anne Anasta7 August 2025

I was extremely happy the way Simplicity funerals took care of my Mum. From start to finish, they showed genuine care and empathy on this difficult time for us as a family. Georgia in particular took time to listen what I wanted and the service was how I wanted the final chapter for my precious Mum. I also got to choose the flowers Mum wanted. I felt safe and entrusted that my Mum's final journey was well looked after. I would definitely recommend Simplicity Funerals for you and your loved ones.

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Sirirach Richardson26 June 2025
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Rhiannon Wilson13 February 2025

My brief experience with this cheap funeral home was anything but exceptional or empathetic. The way my daughter and myself were treated and looked down upon was truly something special. The manager Mel, is rude, uneducated and completely desensitised to anyone experiencing grief. DO NOT USE this funeral home. The service is as cheap as the cost and as cold as it's clientele.

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Marina N10 April 2024

Mel, our funeral director, provided exceptional service and thanks to her we were able to do an overseas repatriation. From her professionalism to her compassion, Mel guided us through every step with expertise and empathy. We are immensely grateful for Mel's outstanding care and support during this difficult time. Highly recommended.

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Sarah Watton21 January 2024

Do not use this company the manager needs to be sacked with how she treated my family.. 😡

Funeral directors in Canberra 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 Canberra are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Simple Goodbyes Funerals★ 5,0113Yes
2Lovell Meizer Funerals★ 5,028Yes
3Tender Funerals Canberra Region★ 5,07Yes
4M.H. O'Rourke Funeral Directors★ 4,825Yes
5White Lady Funerals Tuggeranong★ 5,03Yes
10Simplicity Funerals Queanbeyan (this page)★ 3,76Yes
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