Looking after Townsville families since 1997
A local family came to understand the need for a choice in funeral care
In 1997 Fitzgerald’s Funerals was established to service the needs of the local Townsville people
"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone"
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Frequently Asked Questions

Fitzgeralds Funerals supports families in Townsville and surrounding districts. If you are unsure whether your suburb is covered, call and the team will confirm.

Yes. Families can call at any time for guidance and support, including outside standard business hours.

If the death occurs in a hospital or care facility, staff will guide you. If it occurs at home, you may need to contact a doctor. Then call the funeral director, who will guide you through the next steps calmly.

Yes. Fitzgeralds Funerals can arrange cremation or burial services based on your family’s wishes.

Yes. Many families prefer a smaller farewell. The team can help you arrange a service that suits your needs and budget.

Yes. Personalisation can include music, readings, photos, tributes, and other details that reflect the person.

Yes. Live streaming can help include family and friends who cannot attend in person.

You can share the viewing details directly with invited guests. It helps to send simple instructions and assign one family member to assist anyone who is not confident with technology.

Timing depends on family preferences, availability, and practical requirements. The funeral director will discuss suitable dates and help coordinate the details.

It helps to provide the person’s full name, date of birth, address, and details of the death. If you do not have everything, the team can still begin and guide you.

Yes. Pre-arranging allows you to record your wishes and reduce stress for your family in the future.

Not always. Pre-arranging means documenting preferences. Pre-paying is one option, but not the only approach. The team can explain what is suitable for your circumstances.

Choose what matters most, ask what is essential versus optional, and request a clear outline of inclusions. A meaningful service does not require unnecessary extras.

Yes. Guidance and resources can help families understand grief and cope in the weeks after the funeral.otenti.

You can contact the team by phone or through the website contact form to arrange a discussion or request support.

 

What others are saying about Fitzgerald's Funerals
"On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you very sincerely for your kindness and assistance with the arrangements for our mother’s funeral. Your thoughtfulness and guiding hand helped us through a difficult time."
VR, Townsville
Our services
At Fitzgerald’s we appreciate the planning stages of a funeral service can seem overwhelming. Our services are designed to make this process stress free for our customers.
Helping you cope
Our caring team at Fitzgerald’s Funerals fully appreciate that there is no easy way around grief. It is a natural response to the loss of someone special or something we value.
Testimonials
We aim to make the funeral process as personal and caring as possible. Here are what some of our past clients had to say about the Townsville funeral services we provide.
Who we are
A truly local family came to understand the need for a choice in funeral care for the residents of Townsville and districts and in 1997 Fitzgerald’s Funerals was established.
Contact us
Servicing Townsville since 1997

Fitzgerald’s Funerals has a clear focus on providing an affordable and dignified alternative in Funeral Care. Your time of loss and your hour of need is our priority, and as such, we ensure each funeral is individual and our assurance is utmost attention to detail and planning.

Phone: (07) 4724 4000
Address: 7 Yeatman Street, Hyde Park, 4810
Email: [email protected]

Our commitment to you is always to provide personal and professional care