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      Honouring Lives with Compassionate Care

      • & 140 Adelaide Street, Maryborough
      • 155 Years in The Family Business
      • Crematorium Located at 224 Urraween Rd, Hervey Bay
      • Office Located 83 Torquay Road, Scarness
      • & Corner of Walker Street & Bruce Highway
      General Info

      Providing compassionate, comprehensive funeral services with dignity, respect, and personalised care for every family we serve.

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      A Lifetime Of Memories At some time, we will have to face the reality of death. For many people, this can be an unpleasant and disturbing thought. It is part of nature to put unpleasant thoughts, such as death, out of our mind. At J Kirk & Sons we aim to help you and your family through this sad and difficult time in your lives. Our caring and highly experienced staff can assist you in arranging a fitting ceremony and tribute for your loved one.With over 140 years experience, J Kirk & Sons will ensure that this sad, but special occasion is treated with the dignity and respect it deserves. Monumentals There is no more difficult time in anyone's life than the time surrounding the death of a loved one. Often we are flooded with emotion and sometimes struggle to deal with reality.You can find comfort and solace in memories. Memories can form a bridge between the living and the person who has died. A memorial is an everlasting symbol of remembrance. Selecting a suitable memorial is something that requires a great deal of thought with a sincere appreciation of the sentiments involved. Funeral Costs The cost of a funeral depends on the choices you have made. We will discuss with you the type of service you would like and complete a written estimate as a guide to the total cost of the funeral. Prior to the day of the service, when all arrangements are finalised, we will confirm the actual cost which will form the statement of account. Costs include:Funeral Directors Charges including our service fee, embalming if required, after hours transfer of the deceased if required, use of our facilities and vehicles.Coffin or Casket depending on your selection, as they do differ in price. We can assist you in choosing a coffin or casket according to how much you wish to spend and what you consider appropriate. Our Heritage is Dedication to Service Service is something more felt by its absence than in its presence, for true service is never obtrusive. We are dedicated to such thoughtful service, the alleviation of bereavement in every way possible without intrusion, without being ostentatious. Your Funeral Director is available to discuss with you at any time and without any obligation the specific details of Burials, Cremations or Pre-Planned Funerals."Our Family serving your family since 1865" Maryborough The Maryborough Crematorium was officially opened in 1979 and is managed by the Kirk Family of J Kirk & Sons. The crematorium is located on the Bruce Highway, Maryborough next to the Maryborough Garden of Rest Cemetery. The Crematorium offers the choice of two Chapels. The Pioneer Chapel for Private Services seating 40 people and the Heritage Chapel spaciously seating 144 people. After service refreshments can be catered for in the beautiful garden area.

      Our services address every detail to honour and celebrate loved ones. We provide ceremony planning, a variety of caskets, cremation services, and floral arrangements. Our offerings include designing and printing orders of service, refreshments, and modern or vintage hearses for personalised ceremonies. We also provide monumental and headstone services, with private conference facilities for planning. With chapels in Maryborough and Hervey Bay, we offer a dignified and peaceful environment for families to gather and remember.

      Opened in 2004, our Hervey Bay Crematorium features Fraser Coast's largest chapel, private viewing lounges, and reception areas, while the Maryborough Crematorium, established in1979, offers the Pioneer Chapel and Heritage Chapel, plus a garden area for refreshments. Both locations provide various personalised memorial options, including the Bronze Tree of Remembrance, Dolphin Cove, and Anzac Gardens. We deliver compassionate and respectful service, managing every detail with care and dignity, allowing families to focus on remembering their loved ones. Call us for further details!

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      Established
      1904
      ABN
      46 793 237 104
      Staff
      11-20
      Service Notes
      We are available 24 hours when needed.
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      Monumental Masons, Funeral Directors
      Keywords
      Order of service design, Wreaths, flowers, headstones, modern, printing Refreshment service, vintage Monumentals, Monumental Maryborough, Monumental Hervey Bay, Hearses, Monumental, Funerals, Funeral funds, Funeral Directors Hervey Bay, Funeral Director Maryborough, Family run business, Crematorium Maryborough, Crematorium Hervey Bay, Cremations, Cremation, Ceremony planning, Caskets, 24 hours, 150 years
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      Are 24-hour services available?

      Yes, our professional services are available 24 hours a day to assist you at any time.


      Can you arrange interstate or overseas funeral services?

      Yes, our trained staff can organise funerals for local, regional, interstate, and overseas arrangements.


      Do you have qualified staff for grief counselling?

      Yes, we have qualified grief and trauma counsellors to support you through this difficult time.


      Do you handle the necessary legal documentation?

      Yes, we procure death and cremation certificates, handle registrations, and arrange additional required certificates.


      What services does J Kirk & Sons offer?

      We provide comprehensive funeral services including ceremony planning, caskets, cremations, floral arrangements, and more to meet all your needs.


      Can I choose the gender of the funeral attendant?

      Yes, you can choose between male or female funeral attendants to best suit your preferences.


      What memorial options do your crematoriums offer?

      Our crematoriums feature memorial gardens, niches, and various personalised options like Bronze Trees of Remembrance and Rose Gardens.


      What types of hearses are available?

      We offer both modern and vintage hearses to accommodate your specific wishes and needs.