Ross Funerals

Ross Funerals "There when you need us most" - Contact us 24hrs, everyday. We understand that everyone has a story and each story is unique.

Our Story

Since 1955, Ross Funerals have been assisting families of the Fraser Coast to say “goodbye”. We work closely with you to celebrate this story in a way that honours the memory and legacy of the life lived. Our caring team is driven by a self-passion to provide industry leading care to you and your family at any hour of the day or night. Professional, empathic and mindful of the religious and cultural backgrounds of our diverse community, they can join with you and guide you through this journey. It is their commitment to serving the Fraser Coast community that has made Ross Funerals a trusted name, whether you need to arrange or pre-plan a funeral, look at funeral insurance or memorialisation. Hervey Bay Funeral Home and
Fraser Coast Crematorium & Bayside Memorial Gardens
18 Nikenbah Dundowran Road, Hervey Bay QLD 4655
Phone: 07 4124 7511 (all hours)

Maryborough Funeral Home
126 Adelaide Street, Maryborough QLD 4650
Phone: 07 4121 2523 (all hours)

Maryborough Chapel
Corner of Russell & Stafford Streets, Maryborough QLD 4650

Meet Patrick | Transportation Care Ross Funerals. With six years of dedicated service at Ross Funerals, Patrick Goodall ...
20/11/2025

Meet Patrick | Transportation Care Ross Funerals.

With six years of dedicated service at Ross Funerals, Patrick Goodall plays a vital role in transporting loved ones to the funeral home and supporting families during services. A former Police Officer in both New Zealand and Queensland, he brings care, respect, and calm professionalism to every aspect of his work.

Patrick values being part of a friendly, supportive team and takes pride in helping families through difficult times. Outside of work, Pat enjoys tinkering with his hot rods and barracking for the All Blacks Rugby Union Team.

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Announcing Our 2025 Ross Funerals Calendar Cover Winner 🌈We are delighted to share that the winning photograph for our 2...
18/11/2025

Announcing Our 2025 Ross Funerals Calendar Cover Winner 🌈

We are delighted to share that the winning photograph for our 2026 Ross Funerals Calendar cover belongs to Kerrie Bradley, featuring her breathtaking image of a Rainbow Bee-Eater in flight.

This stunning photograph perfectly captures the beauty, colour, and gentle spirit of our region, and we are so proud to feature it as the face of our upcoming calendar.

Kerrie’s winning image will appear on the cover, as shown here in our draft layout.

Thank you to everyone who entered our photo competition, the talent in our community continues to amaze and inspire us each year. ❤️

You’re warmly invited to our Christmas Memorial Service 2025 at Ross Funerals Hervey Bay Chapel on Sunday, 14 December a...
17/11/2025

You’re warmly invited to our Christmas Memorial Service 2025 at Ross Funerals Hervey Bay Chapel on Sunday, 14 December at 5:00pm. This reflective service is a chance to honour those we love and miss, share a moment of peace, and light the season with their memory. 🕯

After the service: light refreshments will be served.

A special keepsake: each family will receive a personalised Christmas bauble featuring a photo of their loved one. Please email your photo to info@rossfunerals.com.au when you RSVP so we can prepare your keepsake.

RSVP by: Sunday, 30 November 2025.

If this time of year feels heavy, you won’t be alone here. You’ll be among friends and neighbours who understand.

Meet Nicholas (Nic) BA & BSc | Qualified Embalmer Ross Funerals. Nicholas (Nic) Hutton, BA & BSc, is a qualified embalme...
16/11/2025

Meet Nicholas (Nic) BA & BSc | Qualified Embalmer Ross Funerals.

Nicholas (Nic) Hutton, BA & BSc, is a qualified embalmer with over 10 years of experience in the funeral industry. He finds deep purpose in supporting families through difficult times and takes pride in honouring and celebrating each unique life. Nic is known for his compassionate approach and attention to detail.

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time at the beach, practicing karate, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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TWIDALE, Shirley MargaretLate of Hervey Bay. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 8th November 2025. Aged 86 years. Loved...
13/11/2025

TWIDALE, Shirley Margaret

Late of Hervey Bay. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 8th November 2025. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the Late Jack. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Wayne & Ann-Maree, Garth & Sandra, Shawn, Aiden, Lance & Kim and Kerry & Maria. Shirley adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Warren and Phyllis (dec’d) and half-sister of Garry and Robin.

Family and friends of Shirley are invited to attend her funeral service to be held at
the Fraser Coast Crematorium & Bayside Memorial Gardens, 18 Nikenbah Dundowran Road, Hervey Bay on Wednesday, 19th November 2025 commencing at 12:00 pm. Following the service Shirley will be privately interred at the Polson Garden of Rest Cemetery, Point Vernon.

Shirley’s funeral service will be live streamed at: www.rossfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

Meet Mark | Gardener, Ross Funerals Mark Cooper is a gardener at Ross Funerals, where he has worked for over a year. Wit...
13/11/2025

Meet Mark | Gardener, Ross Funerals

Mark Cooper is a gardener at Ross Funerals, where he has worked for over a year. With more than seven years of experience in landscaping and garden design, he takes pride in creating tranquil, well-maintained spaces that offer comfort and peace to all who visit. His thoughtful approach ensures the grounds remain both beautiful and welcoming.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors.

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13/11/2025

We are so excited to share the 12 incredible finalist images from our 2025 Community Calendar Photo Competition.

Each year, our region shows us just how much beauty surrounds the Fraser Coast and Maryborough, and this year’s entries were nothing short of breathtaking. From stunning landscapes to quiet everyday moments, your photos truly captured the heart of our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered. Your creativity, talent, and love for our region shine through every image.

🎉 Our winner will be announced tomorrow!
We can’t wait to reveal the photograph that will feature on the cover of our 2026 Ross Funerals Community Calendar.

Thank you for being part of this special tradition.
Your stories, your photos, and your connection to this place mean the world to us.

Photographers

Meet Joshua | Funeral Director Ross Funerals. Joshua Harris has five years of experience in the funeral industry, beginn...
09/11/2025

Meet Joshua | Funeral Director Ross Funerals.

Joshua Harris has five years of experience in the funeral industry, beginning in mortuary care before transitioning into his current role as a Funeral Director. He brings compassion and dedication to supporting both the deceased and their families during challenging times.

Outside of work, Joshua enjoys spending time with his partner and child, and is passionate about sport—especially NRL (Brisbane Broncos), cricket, Supercars, and Formula 1.

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GREENHOW, Roslyn Dawn "Nee Jeppesen"Late of Hervey Bay. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 31st October, 2025. Aged 64 ye...
09/11/2025

GREENHOW, Roslyn Dawn "Nee Jeppesen"

Late of Hervey Bay. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 31st October, 2025. Aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Allan. Dearly loved mother of Andrew. Much loved daughter of Lyle & Leslie (dec'd). Loving sister and sister-in-law of Pamela & Ian, Steven & Debbie, Janelle & Bob, and David & Geoff. Adored grandma of Jayden and Arya. Close life long friend to Shirley.

As per Roslyn's wishes a private burial has been held.

BONNOR, Sharon LouisePassed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, after fighting against Huntington’s disea...
05/11/2025

BONNOR, Sharon Louise

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, after fighting against Huntington’s disease for 18 years.
Dearly loved wife of Tim.
Loving mother of Katherine, Benjamin, and Megan.
Special friend to many.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Sharon at Fraser Coast Crematorium & Bayside Memorial Gardens, 18 Nikenbah Dundowran Road, Hervey Bay, on Monday, 17th November 2025, commencing at 11 am.
Sharon's service will be livestreamed at:
https://www.rossfunerals.com.au/live-streaming/

In lieu of flowers, donations to Huntington’s Australia are greatly appreciated to help other family members who are fighting this debilitating disease.
https://huntingtonsaustralia.au/donate/ -section

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18 Nikenbah Dundowran Road
Hervey Bay, QLD
4655

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+61741247511

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