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Tucker & Nankivell

Tucker & Nankivell

5.0(10 reviews)See reviews ↓·Rockhampton

About the company

Tucker & Nankivell is a funeral director established in 1863 and is family-owned and operated. It is the longest established funeral home in Queensland. The business operates from Shandon House on Alma Street in Rockhampton. Tucker & Nankivell provides funeral services for all creeds and areas including interstate and overseas. It has an in-house mortuary and offers a viewing room and chapel. The business offers funeral pre-arrangement services. Funeral services include cremation and burial with or without funeral service.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Funeral direction at Tucker & Nankivell centres on the care taken with each person entrusted to the firm, and the recurring praise in reviews focuses on how families are supported through loss. Angela is named time and again as a caring and compassionate presence, with reviewers describing her warmth, patience and professionalism from the first conversation through to the service itself. Several customers note that nothing was ever too much trouble and that every detail was handled with genuine empathy, including attention to detail shared by Angela and Elizabeth.

The funeral home and its chapel are mentioned as a fitting place to say goodbye, while Scott Ballment, a civil celebrant, is remembered for a friendly manner and a strong, clear voice. Several accounts note the comfort of knowing a loved one was being cared for with respect and dignity, and the guidance offered during a difficult time. Families who have returned to the firm for multiple services describe consistent professionalism across arrangements, with pre-arranged funerals also noted. The care given to parents and grandparents alike is a theme that comes up often, with gratitude expressed for sensitivity and kindness throughout.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Nicholas Barker13 October 2025

Angela was a true professional - so grateful for her support and guidance during what was a very sad time.

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Kristy13 October 2025

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Angela for the exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism she showed in organising my grandmother's funeral. From our very first conversation, she made a difficult time feel a little lighter with her warmth and understanding. Angela ensured every detail of the service honoured her life beautifully - her sensitivity, patience, and genuine kindness made all the difference, and we felt truly supported throughout the entire process. Thank you for helping us celebrate our Mum, Grandma & Great Grandma's life in a way that was dignified, heartfelt, and deeply personal. We are so grateful.

NC
Neil Campion17 November 2024

It is a moment in ones life when you need support and advice. Angela was an angel, her kindness and compassion was always at the forefront, of the many conversations we had. Nothing was a problem, I was so grateful and I’m sure my sister Sambuddh would have been also. Thank you Angela

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Jan Kendall29 July 2024

Angela and the team were professional and compassionate throughout the whole process.

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Darren Blackwood17 February 2024

Highly recommended service. Angela is so good at what she does. Supporting and assisting family's at their worst time. The chapel is a really nice place to say goodbye to your loved one.

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Trent Patzwald1 September 2023

Angela was nothing short of wonderful to deal with. Everything was handled perfectly with genuine empathy and compassion and nothing was too much. Thank you

JD
Jan Doblo14 December 2022

The care taken with our late Mother and Father was very much appreciated and helped us through this incredibly difficult time. Angela & Elizabeth's attention to detail; we could not fault and nothing was too much trouble. Scott Ballment (the Civil Celebrant we chose) was wonderful; he is very friendly and has a good, strong and clear voice.

Funeral directors in Rockhampton compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Rockhampton are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Quality Cremation Services★ 5,017Yes
2Tucker & Nankivell (this page)★ 5,010Yes
3Fitzroy Funerals★ 4,729Yes
4Finlayson and McKenzie Funeral Directors★ 4,012Yes
5Harts Family Funerals★ 3,020Yes
Contact
+61749272500tuckersfunerals.com.au166 Alma St, Rockhampton City QLD 4700
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