People dressed in black at a graveside service with a hymn book and floral arrangement on a coffin.

Graveside funeral services in Sydney

A heartfelt farewell,
under open skies

A service held entirely at the graveside, with a celebrant, for families who would prefer not to have a church service. Personal, unhurried, and open to religious and non-religious families alike.

What is a graveside service?

A graveside service is a funeral held at the place of burial, rather than in a church or chapel. Everyone gathers at the graveside for the service and the committal together, in one simple, meaningful moment. It is often chosen by families who want something less formal, who are not religious, or who would rather avoid the cost and structure of a church service.

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We arrange a celebrant to lead the farewell, and we take care of everything so the day feels calm and personal.

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One simple gathering, at the place of rest.

Suitable for religious and non-religious families.

A celebrant to lead the farewell, included.

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A more open, more personal way to say goodbye

Without the walls of a church, a graveside service can feel more open and more personal. There is room for the words, music and memories that suit your loved one, led by a celebrant who takes the time to understand who they were.
We will help you shape the service so it feels like them, whether that is quiet and reflective or a warm celebration of a life.

How a graveside service comes together

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Call us, whenever you need to.
We answer 24 hours a day and bring your loved one into our care.
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We plan the service with you.
The cemetery, the celebrant, the readings and the order of the day.
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We coordinate everything.
The cemetery, the cars, flowers and the celebrant, all arranged.
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We are there on the day,
so the farewell runs gently from start to finish.

Why families choose Reflections for a graveside service

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Warm and unhurried.

A personal farewell, never rushed.

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A celebrant who listens.

Someone who takes the time to make it feel like them.

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Family-owned

available any hour on (02) 4732 4440.

Contact us

Take the weight off the people you love

Whether someone has passed away and you would rather write than call, or you are simply thinking ahead, leave your details and we will come back to you. There is no cost, and no pressure.
Thank you. We will call you back soon. If you need us sooner, please ring (02) 4732 4440 at any hour.
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Answers to our most, common questions

Is a celebrant included?
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Yes. We arrange a celebrant to lead the service, and we will match you with someone who suits your family and your loved one.

Can we have a graveside service if we are not religious?
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Yes. A graveside service suits non-religious families particularly well, and it can be shaped entirely around the person rather than any set form.

Can family who cannot attend still take part?
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Yes. The service can be recorded and livestreamed so family and friends anywhere can be part of the farewell.

Which areas do you serve?
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We serve families across Penrith, Riverwood, the Blue Mountains and the wider Western Sydney region.

Talk to us about a graveside service

You do not have to have the decisions made. Just call, and we will guide you through it.

In person, 24 hours a day, across Penrith and Riverwood.