McGuiness Funerals

06/02/2026

01/02/2026

Connection to Place and Land ❤️

For many families, place holds deep meaning. A celebration of life can reflect a connection to the land, the environment, and the places that shaped a person’s story.

Whether a service is held indoors or in a meaningful outdoor setting, McGuiness Funerals supports families in Murwillumbah and Billinudgel to honour life and legacy in ways that feel authentic and respectful.

27/01/2026

In Loving Memory of Valerie Freda McGilvery ❤️

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Val’s Funeral Service to be held at the;

📍 St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Murwillumbah
▪️ Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 10:00am (NSW time).

After the Service the cortege will leave for the Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery.

27/01/2026

In Loving Memory of GARY RICHARD STOVIN ❤️

Gary’s Memorial Service will be held in the;

📍 McGuiness Funerals Chapel
19 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah
▪️ Friday 30th January 2026 commencing at 11:00am (ESDT).

Followed by interment in the Murwillumbah Lawn Cemetery.
Livestream Link www.fwhlive.com/gast – Memorial Chapel Service Only.

25/01/2026

Coming Together as a Community ❤️

Coming together as a community is a powerful way to honour a life. Celebration of life services create space for family, friends, and community members to gather, share stories, and remember what made someone special.

McGuiness Funerals supports families across Murwillumbah and Billinudgel, offering guidance and care for services that respect all faiths, cultures, and traditions.

20/01/2026

In Loving Memory of Frances Arline Reading “Arline” ❤️

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Arline’s Prayer of Christian Burial to be held at;

📍 Tweed Valley Lawn Chapel, Eviron Road, Eviron
▪️ Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 11:00am (NSW Time).

Followed by a Burial at Tweed Valley Lawn Cemetery.

18/01/2026

A celebration of life does not need to follow a single tradition. For some families, saying goodbye outdoors, surrounded by nature, feels most meaningful. ❤️

At McGuiness Funerals, we support celebration of life services that reflect personal beliefs, cultural traditions, and individual wishes.

Whether religious, spiritual, or non-religious, our teams in Murwillumbah and Billinudgel help families create a farewell that feels genuine, respectful, and deeply personal.

11/01/2026

Community connection has always been at the heart of life in Murwillumbah and Billinudgel.

Checking in on neighbours, sharing stories, or simply offering a smile can make the world feel lighter for someone who is grieving.

Our team continues to support families across the Northern Rivers with genuine, heartfelt care. ❤️

04/01/2026

If the start of the year feels overwhelming, please know you’re not alone. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, it takes time, softness, and support. ❤️

Spend January doing what feels right: slow walks, quiet mornings, connecting with people who bring comfort.

McGuiness Funerals is always here when you need us.

30/12/2025

As 2026 begins, we send heartfelt wishes to families across Murwillumbah, Billinudgel and the surrounding valleys.
A new year doesn’t erase grief, but it can bring hope, gentler days, and small steps forward. ❤️

We’re honoured to continue supporting our community with compassion and dignity.

29/12/2025

At McGuiness Funerals, Christmas is a time when many families feel the absence of loved ones most deeply. Each year, we try to honour those memories in a way that is meaningful, personal and heartfelt.

Our Christmas Memory Tree holds the names of every person we have had the privilege of caring for over the past 12 months. Each name is carefully placed on the tree by Jess, our Admin Officer, who spends many hours ensuring every family member is remembered with care and respect.

Jess also creates a matching keepsake bauble for each family, which is sent out so their loved one can be remembered at home, hanging on their Christmas tree, present in name and spirit during the festive season.

Over the years, families have told us how much this gesture means to them. Recently, a family member visited our office and asked if her mum’s name was on the tree. When she was told it was, she became emotional and shared how deeply touched she was by the thoughtfulness behind it. She also reminded us that every time she walks into our office, she feels treated like family.

That is our mission, to care for families with empathy, respect and genuine compassion, not just on the day of a service, but always.

To all the families we have walked alongside this year, you and your loved ones are remembered. 🤍 Merry Christmas from all of us at McGuiness Funerals.

23/12/2025

From our families to yours, we extend our warmest Christmas wishes to the Murwillumbah, Billinudgel and Northern Rivers communities. 🎄❤️

Today, we especially hold close those remembering a loved one, may you find moments of peace, comfort, and connection.

Thank you for trusting us with your most precious memories.