Farewells with flair.......because the celebration of a life should be as unique as the one who live
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Bringing a dash of colour and imagination, with some fresh new choices to funerals on and around the Gold Coast. Whether you need to organise an individually crafted one-of-a-kind farewell, a traditional funeral service, a culturally significant ceremony, or a "no service, no attendance" farewell, we will guide you with empathy and experience. We use the utmost care to offer unsurpassed presentation of your loved one, so your final visit or viewing can also be a significant and positive part of a dignified and meaningful farewell.
10/07/2025
It’s strange the twists and turns that life’s journey can take you on. I have been truly blessed to have been on an incredible 8 year journey with Artisan Funerals.
I’ve met and worked with some incredibly generous and knowledgeable people.
I’ve walked alongside amazing families who have shown strength, dignity and resilience in their lowest moments.
To you all I offer sincere thanks and gratitude for your trust and belief in me and Artisan Funerals.
Myself, I have been presented with a great opportunity to continue my Funeral Care journey as part of the amazing team at Somerville Funerals in Nerang
(my new number 0457 694644)
Artisan may move in a slightly different direction under new leadership, we will see.
Safe travels and be kind to yourselves
Karen xx🌻
11/05/2025
Our beautiful little haven at Eastlake St Carrara…. sadly no match for Cyclone Alfred and ongoing rain events…
01/01/2025
Interesting read🤗
The Bizarre History Behind 12 Funeral Traditions Still Practiced Today
26/11/2024
Rosemary signifies love and remembrance 💕
Often a farewell floral tribute is placed on the coffin at the end of the service or at the hearse before we drive away.
At Artisan Funerals we grow our very own rosemary so that there is always fresh rosemary available if you should wish to place a tribute💕
18/09/2024
Not all farewells need to take place within four walls….
At the rising of the sun, friends and family bade farewell to a vibrant soul who loved the ocean….
A moments silence as the sun peeped over the horizon and a coffee van on hand for an early morning “pick me up” after the service💕
Note: whilst Council doesn’t allow for a coffin to be present in public places, a celebration of life with your special person’s ashes is ok🌻
30/08/2024
Floral tributes don’t have to be the traditional design. This style is a floral sheaf which is made to look like a bunch of flowers but specially put together so it doesn’t lay too flat and holds its shape
15/08/2024
Anybody need a smile today?….🌻
12/08/2024
When 82-year-old Graham Steel chose to end his life, he wanted two things- to die with his loved ones around him and to enjoy all his favourite little things.
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Call it what you will – a funeral, a farewell, a celebration of life. However you choose to describe it, acknowledging the end of a loved one’s earthly presence should be more than just a “one size fits all” type deal. My mission in the creation of Artisan Funerals, is to guide people in making beautiful, informed and memorable choices based on their own unique needs.
My name is Karen Lucas. I have been a trusted funeral care provider since starting as a trainee embalmer/mortician and funeral assistant in 2001. I began my journey at a family owned funeral home on the Coromandel Peninsula, learning all aspects of funeral care, from care and presentation of loved ones, through to arranging and conducting of funeral services.
Working within this close-knit community of mostly Pakeha and Maori families gave me a huge appreciation of the diversity of cultural, religious and often budgetary needs which must be met when someone has passed.
I was then based for several years in south Auckland, furthering my experience within an even more widely varied cultural community.
Now based on the beautiful Gold Coast with my husband and four year old son, I’m bringing some Kiwi “can do” to funeral care here!
Dismayed by the increasing corporatisation of the funeral industry where sales targets and profit margins appear to be the priority, I saw a real need in the community for a more personal approach where the priority is the needs of the family, and/or the wishes of the deceased.
My passion is to personalise each, and every service. To listen and understand your needs. To humanise the funeral process, and to make every farewell the most positive experience it possibly can be, whether you are wanting ‘’all the bells and whistles” or something more low-key.
Whether you are pre-planning for yourself or you are arranging for someone who has just passed away, bring me your thoughts and ideas, your worries and concerns, and together we can create a unique and meaningful farewell. I will be with you every step of the way, right from the very first phone call.
I’m a big believer in a cuppa and chat, so give me a call – I can pop around and we can do just that!
