Read death notices and funeral announcements for Canberra and ACT. Find obituaries from families and funeral homes across Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and surrounds.
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Death notices and funeral notices hold a special place in Canberra's community life. In a city where many residents have roots in other states and countries, published notices help families reach the wide circle of colleagues and friends that a Canberra career often creates. Canberra Daily publishes notices from families and funeral directors across the ACT, including Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden, Weston Creek and surrounding areas.
Finding Canberra Death Notices
Canberra death notices are submitted through funeral directors and published online within 24-48 hours. They cover all ACT suburbs and districts, as well as the nearby Queanbeyan-Palerang and surrounding NSW region. Notices include the full name of the deceased, dates, service details and a tribute from the family.
Submitting a Death Notice in Canberra
To place a death notice or funeral notice in Canberra Daily, speak with your funeral director, who will arrange publication. Canberra funeral directors typically assist families with death notice placement as part of their standard services.
A Canberra funeral notice typically includes: the full name and dates of the person who has passed, names of family members, the details of any service, and a personal tribute.
Types of Notices
Death Notices — Concise announcement of a passing including name, dates and family.
Funeral Notices — Includes time, date and location of the service.
Obituaries — Longer tribute covering the life, career and community contribution of the deceased — particularly meaningful in Canberra given its public service community.
Tributes — Personal remembrances from family, colleagues and friends.
Acknowledgements — Thank-you notices placed after a service.
Canberra Funeral and Cremation Services
Canberra has a range of funeral homes serving all communities in the ACT. Options include traditional religious funerals, secular celebrations of life, natural burials at designated sites, and direct cremation. Many Canberra funeral directors are experienced in serving families from a diverse range of cultural and faith backgrounds.
The Australian Funeral Directors Association at afda.org.au lists accredited funeral directors in Canberra and the ACT.
Grief Support in Canberra
Grief support in Canberra is available through GriefLine (1300 845 745), Canberra Health Services community mental health programs, and private bereavement counsellors. Many Canberra funeral homes provide referrals to grief counsellors as part of their after-care services.
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