W.D. Rose Brighton, VIC

The existing facility has undergone a recent refurbishment in August 2020.  This includes an upgraded Chapel and refreshment lounge, newly appointed arrangement rooms, and an upgraded family and viewing room for families to spend time with their loved ones. 

Meet W.D. Rose Funerals in Brighton

The W.D. Rose Funerals group is based in the greater Melbourne area and offer quality services from three funeral homes. We proudly serve Melbourne families.

Brighton is located south of the Melbourne CBD and is known for Dendy Street Beach and its colourful bathing boxes. W.D. Rose Funerals is located close by and offers funeral services to Brighton, Brighton East, Hampton, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Elsternwick and all surrounding suburbs.

We are proud to share our facilities with White Lady Funerals Brighton.

W.D. Rose Funerals are your trusted funeral service provider. Our compassionate funeral directors can help you arrange a dignified & personalised funeral service to celebrate and honour your loved one’s life. We will work closely with you during the days following their passing, providing gentle guidance when you need it most. We have extensive experience in helping families from all faiths, cultures and religious backgrounds.

Funeral services in Brighton

You can hold the funeral service for your loved one at a location of your choosing, some options include:

• Our onsite chapel
• A local church such as
  • St Andrew's Anglican Church
  • Brighton Church of Christ
  • St Leonard's Uniting Church Brighton
  • Brighton Baptist Church
  • St Finbar's Catholic Church
  • Presbyterian Church of Victoria 
  • Saint Peters Anglican Church
• Another destination in the local area, such as a park or private residence

Following the ceremony, your loved one can be buried or memorialised at Brighton General Cemetery which is a 5-minute drive from the funeral home. Other options include St Kilda Cemetery and Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery.

Facilities at our Brighton funeral home

W.D. Rose Funerals in Brighton is a stylish funeral home. We provide a bright and welcoming space for families to gather and arrange a funeral.  

Our facilities include:

• A tasteful chapel which easily seats 100 guests. It has standing capacity for another 50 guests in the chapel and 100 in the foyer and reflection lounge
• Full audio-visual equipment so you can show photos and videos during the service
• Funeral webcasting is available at our funeral home where the funeral service is live streamed and recorded for family members and friends to be part of the service if they are unable to attend in person 
• A spacious refreshment area is available for after funeral catering. Two TV screens where the service can be viewed if there is an overflow of mourners
• A viewing room for private goodbyes
• Two arrangement rooms - private spaces to arrange the funeral
• A coffin select room

Parking is available at the funeral home for approximately 20 cars. There is additional parking available on Marriage Road and surrounding streets. Our funeral home is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and with other mobility aids. 

Our people

The team at W.D. Rose Funerals in Brighton are with you every step of the way, keeping you informed and guiding you through the arrangements as much or as little as you need. We'll know what to do.

Meet Peter

W.D Rose Location Manager

How long have you been a funeral arranger?

I’m in my 7th year with W.D. Rose Funerals, and before that, I worked in the travel and telecommunications industries.

What do you like about being a funeral arranger?

I really enjoy making a difference and helping families. I find it incredibly rewarding.

'What do you enjoy in your spare time?

In my spare time, I play tennis, go to Pilates, and love socialising with family and friends.

I also love travelling. Last year, I went on an African safari with my 23-year-old daughter, which was a trip of a lifetime.

What song would you play at your funeral and why?

For my funeral, I’d like an upbeat song to walk out to and have lots of memorabilia on display.

Testimonials

Could not recommend WD Rose and, in particular, Mindy Smeaton any more highly. She handled a tricky situation with grace and compassion. A million thank yous from me.

Leonie J

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for helping me and my family arrange the funeral of my father, Nikoloas. I selected WD Rose because it had been a local business of ours for a very long time. But more than that, we wanted a Greek Orthodox Celebration of Life. Alex facilitated the most beautiful send-off for our father. I was with another Greek friend today who also had Alex for the funeral of her mother, and she called Alex an angel!

Debbie A

We could not have been happier with the support and assistance we received from WD Rose in Brighton East for our recent memorial service. From the moment we contacted them, Michele and Karen were absolutely fantastic to deal with; they were at all times so supportive and respectful, yet also highly efficient and professional. Throughout the process, we were treated with total dignity and respect, as well as much warmth and compassion. We never felt like we were 'just another client.' Both the chapel and refreshment room are beautifully decorated, creating a lovely warm and dignified atmosphere. Michele and Peter did a fantastic job setting up a lovely tribute table. We had so many positive comments from our guests about the rooms and the service.

Thanks so much, Michele and Karen; you helped transform a difficult time into a memorable and beautiful occasion.

Malcolm D