Millingtons Funeral and Cemetery Services

08/12/2025

🚘 A Moment of Respect on the Road 🚘

When a hearse passes by, it carries more than a person, it carries a lifetime of memories, love, and the sorrow of those left behind.
The vehicles travelling close behind it aren’t just part of traffic. They’re filled with people whose hearts are heavy, people saying goodbye for the very last time.

Picture what it feels like inside those cars:
quiet tears, trembling hands, and a weight that’s hard to put into words.

That’s why patience matters.

A few extra seconds to slow down, hold back, or let the procession stay together can be a simple but powerful act of respect.
For the grieving family, that small courtesy can mean everything.

So when you see a funeral procession:
Give space. Be patient. Show compassion.

Because one day, it could be your family making that final journey. 💙

07/12/2025

05/12/2025

In 2022, Fr Gerald Quinn relocated to Nazareth House in Melbourne. Each year he kindly uses his connections to bless us with a beautiful, handcrafted nativity set, an enduring reminder of the hope and light at the heart of the Christmas story. We are truly grateful for his generosity and the spirit of faith he continues to share with our community.

This special nativity is now on display at our Mornington reception and will also be featured at our Christmas Memorial Service next Saturday, offering a gentle reminder of peace, love and the gift of Christ’s birth as we enter this meaningful season.

04/12/2025

03/12/2025

And maybe the hardest part is this:
you’re expected to be “okay enough” to celebrate… even when something in you is still shattered.

If this is you, may you be reminded that there is no right way to survive a holiday that reminds you of who isn’t here.

Feel what you feel.
Your grief is not a lack of faith.
It’s love with nowhere to go. 🤍

30/11/2025

Hello, Summer. 🌞✨ Here’s to long days, warm nights, and everything in between.

28/11/2025

At Millingtons Funerals, we understand how important it is that every step of your loved one’s journey is handled with respect and care. Our fleet of modern hearses, mourning cars, and transfer vehicles has been chosen and maintained to provide families with comfort, dignity, and complete peace of mind.

Our hearses offer a thoughtful balance of elegance and functionality. The contemporary design creates a dignified presence, while the spacious interior allows for gentle and secure placement of the coffin. Each hearse is regularly serviced and carefully maintained to ensure a smooth and reliable journey on the day of the service.

For family members and close friends travelling together, our mourning cars provide a quiet and supportive environment. Soft, comfortable seating and a generously sized interior allow you to remain close to one another, offering comfort along the way. Tinted windows help create a private, peaceful atmosphere, and the calm ride offers a moment of stillness when it’s needed most. Our caring staff are committed to ensuring every part of the travel experience remains respectful and unobtrusive.

Our discreet, modern Ford Transit vans are equipped with a range of specialist equipment to ensure your loved one can be brought into our care safely and with the dignity they deserve. These vehicles are designed to allow our staff to carry out their work professionally, respectfully, and with complete attention to detail, no matter the circumstances.

Our cemetery vehicles provide practical and reliable support to ensure services run smoothly. Designed for functionality, they assist our stonemasons and ground crew in transporting equipment efficiently, while maintaining a discreet and respectful presence throughout the cemetery.