James Murray Funerals
Newcastle funeral director based in Broadmeadow, serving Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Lower Hunter since 1884.
This is an independent directory profile. Details are taken from the business's own website and public listings, checked on 27 October 2026. We are not affiliated with James Murray Funerals.
About James Murray Funerals
James Murray Funerals is a Newcastle funeral director that says it has served the city since 1884. It works from one central site in Broadmeadow, with its funeral home and mortuary on Belford Street and its chapel on Blackall Street, and looks after families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and parts of the Central Coast.
Its website footer shows the business is part of Walker Funeral Group, and it describes itself as a local, family-owned Australian business. It says it owns its facilities, does not outsource transport or care, and also runs a funeral home in Sydney for families who need a service there.
James Murray publishes starting prices for three cremation options, from a non-attended cremation to a full chapel service. It also arranges cultural and religious funerals, natural burials, repatriation and prepaid funerals, offers live webcasting and online tributes, and designs memorial stationery in-house.
Services
- Chapel funeral services
- Memorial services
- Non-attended cremation
- Burials
- Natural burial
- Cultural and religious funerals
- Live webcasting and online tributes
- In-house memorial stationery
- Interstate and international repatriation
- Headstones through National Monuments
- Prepaid funerals
- After-funeral grief support
Published package prices
These are the prices James Murray Funerals publishes on its own website. Cemetery charges, after-hours transfers and optional extras are usually charged separately, so ask for an itemised quote.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Non-attended Cremation (private cremation, no service) | From $3,750.00 |
| James Murray Memorial Service (private cremation, then a chapel memorial) | From $5,999.00 |
| James Murray Chapel Service (chapel funeral, then private cremation) | From $8,657.30 |
Starting prices including GST and the government levy, from James Murray's pricing page. Transfers are included during business hours within the local area.
Source: James Murray Funerals price list, checked 27 October 2026. Prices can change, so confirm with the funeral director.
Locations and service area
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and the Lower Hunter, and parts of the Central Coast.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Broadmeadow funeral home | Funeral home, arranging rooms and mortuary, 27 Belford Street |
| Broadmeadow chapel | Air-conditioned chapel, 44 Blackall Street |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cremation with no service cost with James Murray Funerals?
James Murray's non-attended cremation started from $3,750.00 including GST and the government levy when we checked on 27 October 2026. It includes the professional fee, transfer into care in business hours within the local area, mortuary care, an arrangement meeting, a cremation coffin, medical certificates and permits, the cremation fee and the death certificate. Ashes are collected from the funeral home.
How much does a chapel funeral cost with James Murray?
The James Murray Chapel Service started from $8,657.30 including GST and levy when we checked on 27 October 2026. It is a full service in the Broadmeadow chapel followed by a private cremation, with a funeral service coffin and viewing on request. A memorial service package, with the cremation first and a chapel memorial later, started from $5,999.00.
Where is James Murray Funerals located?
The funeral home and mortuary are at 27 Belford Street, Broadmeadow, and the chapel is at 44 Blackall Street, Broadmeadow. Families can arrange a funeral at the funeral home, at home, by phone or online. The business serves Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and parts of the Central Coast.
Can I call James Murray Funerals after hours?
Yes. James Murray says its team answers 02 4961 1435 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It asks families not to use the website contact form to report a death, and to call the 24-hour number instead.
Does James Murray Funerals offer prepaid funerals?
Yes. You can pre-plan your funeral and pre-pay it in full or by monthly payments, locking in today's prices for the selected services. James Murray says funds lodged for a prepaid plan stay secure until the person dies, and it offers a free digital planning pack.