Trusted Funeral and Cremation Care in Macksville

Need help now, or just want to plan ahead? Either way, we’re here for you.

Our funeral home
Family owned, locally operated
Other online providers
No local presence
Your loved one never leaves our care
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Arrange or pre-plan online, in person, or by phone
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A real funeral home in your community
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Same caring director, start to farewell
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A Family Business Built on Trust

We could tell you why families trust us — but we’d rather let them tell you.

Alan Kelly
A very professional compassionate team who helped at a difficult time
Victoria
Steele and the team are absolutely amazing.
I've helped plan a few funerals. This by far was the easiest. Team was prepared. Had a straight forward process. No question was missed, and nothing forgotten. All details were double checked. Absolutely perfect.
Couldn't recommend the team enough.
Peter Sheely
Beautiful service everything we asked Meighans to do they did it with professionalism.
hello
Made the Catholic Church service order and decision making so much easier at an emotional time.
Jenny Donoghue
Beautiful meaningful service.
Geoffrey Beston
The staff at Meighans were very professional and went out of their way to ensure our needs were met during this difficult period. I could not speak too highly of Meighans Funerals. Thank you
Patricia Woods
A million thanks to Meighans for their compassionate and professional support in the funeral and burial of my beloved brother. I entrusted him to you with the unwavering belief that he deserved the best, and Meighans care is definitely the best. First Meighans delivered my mother through her resting place journey, and now my brother. The depth of respect Meighans has in dealing with our loved ones in their passing and the families and friends left behind during the hardest part of loss gives comfort and healing. Beautiful service, hassle free organisation, beautiful booklets and flowers, distinguished and respectful service event and interment. Thank you to all the staff at Meighans.
Geraldine Sullivan
I'm very happy with the team from Meighans . They were very professional and caring. They made a sad and stressful time easier
maz mal
Excellent service. They went above and beyond to help us during a very sensitive time. Would recommend them!
Nancye Turner
A lovely service for Pat Bundock which I watched on livestream.

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Helping You Through What Comes Next

Losing someone changes everything, even the small things. We’re here to take care of the details so you can be with the people who matter most.

1. Call our team

Reach out any time, day or night. We’ll answer, listen, and walk you through what happens next.

2. We handle all the arrangements

Your funeral director takes care of the paperwork, the legal requirements, all of it — so you don’t have to.

3. Your loved one is in our care

Your loved one stays with us, cared for every step of the way, while we help you plan their farewell.

How We Compare to National Online Providers

Big online providers can look convenient from the outside. But with us, there’s no outsourcing, no call centre, and no handoffs — just one local team who’s with your family from start to finish.

Our Funeral Home Family Owned, Locally Operated Other National Online Providers No local presence
Your loved one never leaves our care Not outsourced — No third-party transport or facilities ✓ ✗
Arrange or pre-plan online, in person, or by phone Flexible options, no matter your schedule ✓ ✗
A real funeral home in our community Real people available 24/7 — Not a call centre ✓ ✗
Family visits always welcome We own all our facilities ✓ ✗
Same caring team member with you from first call to farewell One dedicated funeral director throughout ✓ ✗
Family owned, local team With local knowledge — We handle everything for you ✓ ✗

Our Farewell Options

No two farewells look the same. We’ll help you shape one that feels right for your loved one.

Direct Cremation

From

$4,450 inc GST

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4.8 ★★★★★ (2,500+)

A respectful cremation with no funeral or ceremony beforehand. We take care of everything quietly, so you can say goodbye in your own way, whenever feels right.

Funeral Service

From

$8,837.30 inc GST

Google
4.8 ★★★★★ (2,500+)

A traditional service, with your loved one present, followed by burial or cremation. Everyone who loved them gathers to grieve, remember, and say goodbye, in a way that honours your family’s traditions.

Why Choose Bernard Laverty Funerals

Years of caring for families in the Nambucca Valley — with the same compassion today as we had on day one.

Available 24 / 7

We are available day and night, every day of the year. When you need us most, our team is always just a phone call away with genuine, local support.

Compassionate care

We treat every family and every loved one with the deepest respect and empathy. Our experienced funeral directors provide personal, unhurried support throughout.

Transparent pricing

No hidden costs, no surprises. We provide clear, itemised pricing so your family can make informed decisions without financial pressure at a difficult time.

Meet the Team

You don’t have to have all the answers — that’s what we’re here for.

Gary Miles

Funeral Director

Jules Kyle

Florist

Kenneth Southan

Manager

Mandy Spear

Funeral Arranger

Annabelle Spear

Funeral Arranger

Natasha Antunovich

Funeral Arranger

Other Services

Additional ways we support families throughout the Nambucca Valley and beyond.

Honouring Memories with Lasting Memorials

We offer a thoughtful range of headstones, memorial plaques and columbarium options to create a lasting tribute for your loved one.

National and International Repatriations

We specialise in the seamless repatriation of remains across Australia and internationally, managing all logistics, paperwork and care with compassion.

Discover fresh, quality flowers on our florist website, sourced exclusively from our long-trusted and established growers.

Dedicated Support For Our Local Community

Bernard Laverty Funerals is proud to be part of the Nambucca Valley community and is committed to supporting the people and organisations that make the region such a special place.

Through involvement with local community groups, sporting clubs, events and initiatives, we’re proud to give back and help strengthen the connections that bring our community together.

For us, caring for local families extends beyond the services we provide—it means being an active and supportive part of the community we call home.

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Request a callback from a member of our team, or contact us directly if you’d like to speak with someone now.

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,500+ verified reviews
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