Compassionate Funerals Queensland
About the company
Compassionate Funerals Queensland is a not-for-profit funeral company, part of the Word Investments Limited group, that has served families in the north of Brisbane since 2006 and donates its surplus funds to charity. It has a trained grief counsellor on staff, offering emotional support before, during and after the funeral.
The company offers a Gentle Water Cremation option that is newly available in Brisbane, and can arrange funerals at its on-site chapel or at other venues such as a church, graveside or public venue.
What customers say
Based on genuine customer reviews
Compassionate Funerals Queensland is based in Brendale and provides funeral and cremation services across the Brisbane region. A direct enquiry with the business will clarify what is included in a given service.
Reviews
Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.
Two brothers, tasked with celebrating their amazing mothers life with the utmost respect and dignity! From our first phone conversation with Emily we knew that the incredible ladies at Compassionate Funerals were the ones to help us navigate this difficult journey. Our first face to face meeting with Jess confirmed we had made the right decision, as she listened caringly and respectfully to our needs and our mum, Patricia's wishes. She steered us effortlessly through the whole process and put our minds at ease. Every detail was meticulously handled in house right down to the beautiful slideshow tribute. The service was a wonderful, fitting tribute and celebration and we cannot thank Jess, Emily and Kim enough for the professionalism, compassion and care that they provided! Tony and Pete Goschnick
We recently repatriated my father to the UK and Compassionate Funerals were superb. I would highly recommend this not for profit funeral service. Claudia and her team were kind, empathetic and professional
We could not recommend Claudia and the team at Compassion Funerals highly enough. From the very first phone call, our family felt like our loved one was in the most caring and compassionate hands. Claudia guided us through the entire process at our own pace, making such a difficult time feel far less overwhelming. She did a beautiful job organising the service, treating everything with dignity, care, and genuine compassion throughout. This is something no family ever wants to go through, but we are so grateful for the kindness and support Claudia and the team showed us every step of the way. Thank you for helping us honour our loved one so beautifully.
I'm quite late in adding this review, but it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the incredible kindness, thoughtfulness and patience that Kim and the team at Compassionate Funerals showed our family when our beloved Jim passed in March 2026. It was a quick turnaround, and of course we were very overwhelmed - but Kim made the process so straightforward for us. She was so warm and understanding of how raw the grief was, and ensured everything ran as smoothly and stress-free as possible. The service itself was beautiful, we couldn't have asked for more. Many efforts were made to include personal touches, and Kim also connected us with our lovely celebrant Wendy. It's not something I'd wish on anyone, but for anyone navigating this stage of life, I can't recommend Compassionate Funerals enough to help you in your time of need.
We are incredibly grateful to the team at Compassionate Funerals Queensland for their compassionate and professional care during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they were kind, patient, and truly understanding of our needs. They guided us gently through every step, ensuring everything was well organised and ran seamlessly. Their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our wishes meant so much to our family. Most importantly, they treated our loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, which gave us great comfort. We felt supported throughout the entire process, and their thoughtful approach made a very challenging time much easier to navigate. We would highly recommend Compassionate Funerals Queensland to anyone looking for caring and professional funeral service E. Zoing and family
With the sudden passing of my mother, one call to Compassionate Funerals QLD was all that was needed. From the first contact to the last, Jessica was a Blessing, kind and very caring person. The wonderful memorial at Albany Creek Memorial Park was everything we imagined and more for our Mother and Nonna. Everything flowed beautifully and seemlessly, from our private family viewing at their chapel to the moment Mum's ashes were returned to us with the utmost respect. Our family extends our deepest gratitude to Jessica who made the entire process simple, full of compassion and with complete professionalism at a time when we all couldn't think With grateful hearts, we thank you Jessica....
Kim and her team at Compassionate Funerals helped with our Dad's funeral recently. I can't recommend them highly enough. From the first meeting and through to the funeral itself, they could not have been more sensitive and caring. Their service was extremely professional and compassionate and they helped us make all of the hard decisions. Their advice and recommendations were extremely helpful. And their recommendation of David as our celebrant was perfect. He nailed his role and we were very pleased with the funeral service. Emily was extremely helpful with preparing the slideshow and incorporating a special video clip of Dad speaking and the tech worked perfectly on the day. If you are tasked with the responsibility of choosing a funeral home, you could not find better.
Funeral directors in Brisbane 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 Brisbane are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compassionate Funerals Queensland (this page) | ★ 5,0 | 181 | Yes |
| 2 | Tony Hollands Funerals | ★ 5,0 | 160 | Yes |
| 3 | Cremations Only | ★ 5,0 | 112 | Yes |
| 4 | Legacy Funerals - Funeral Services and Cremations Brisbane | ★ 5,0 | 80 | Yes |
| 5 | Evermore Funerals | ★ 5,0 | 33 | Yes |

