Our Services.
The right funeral will celebrate the things that made your loved one so special. Their sense of humour. Their quirks. A love of gardening. Their beloved ’66 Mercedes. Their dedication to family. Their childhood. Their culture. Their views on life and what comes after. The big things, the small things – they all come together to paint a portrait of the person.You knew them best, so tell us all about them, and together, we’ll plan a funeral that feels right – a funeral that feels like them. Let’s talk.
Funeral Planning
Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming and emotionally draining task – particularly at a time when you’re already dealing with the loss of someone dear to you. But we’re here to help. Just say the word and we’ll take on as much – or as little – of the responsibility of planning the funeral as you’d like us to.
Conventional or unconventional – it’s up to you
You might have an idea that feels right for your loved one’s funeral – but you’re worried it might seem a little unusual. Please, don’t hesitate to talk us through your ideas! You may be surprised by some of the more unique funerals we’ve planned in the past.
Burial or Cremation
Whether you’re planning a burial or a cremation, we can take care of everything. That means we’ll liaise directly with your chosen cemetery or crematorium, so there’s one less step in the funeral planning process that you’ll need to worry about. If you’d like to know more about Canberra’s local cemeteries and crematoriums, we’ll be happy to discuss your options.
Flowers
If you’d like flowers at the service, we’ll make sure their favourite flowers are there to brighten the day. We can also organise for donations to be made to a charity in lieu of flowers.
Cars and hearses
Our beautifully maintained fleet includes a selection of hearses, as well as cars to take family members to the funeral. Of course, if you have a particular vehicle in mind for the service – a classic car, a horse and carriage, even a motorcycle – we’ll be happy to organise it for the day.
Coffins and Caskets
The task of selecting the right coffin or casket for a loved one is often a difficult one – but we’ll be there to guide you. Just like the service, we’ll help you make an informed decision about which coffin or casket from our considerable range is best for the occasion, and best for your loved one.
Other Services
A Woman’s Touch
At William Cole we also offer funeral services exclusively managed by our caring and compassionate team of female Funeral Directors.
Maybe you feel more comfortable talking with a woman, maybe your loved one would have preferred a woman’s touch, whatever the reason we will move mountains to ensure this important day runs exactly as you desire.
Green Funerals
After losing someone dear to you, worrying about the environment is probably the last thing on your mind. But it’s a fact that traditional funerals – both burials and cremations – have a significant impact on the environment.
At William Cole Funerals, we offer a range of green options, including cardboard and wicker caskets and coffins, bush burials or biodegradable urns.
Prepaid Funerals
Planning a funeral doesn’t have to happen during a time of sadness, and it needn’t be a burden upon devastated family members. When you think about it, it makes a lot of sense to organise your funeral right now, while you’re still healthy and happy.
“We have arranged burials at sea and on private properties. We’ve traded hearses for everything from horse-drawn carriages through to a much-loved old ute. The fact is, we’ll go to almost any length to make their day a fitting tribute. It’s this helpful attitude and flexible approach that makes William Cole Funerals different.”
— Judy Cole