James Murray Funerals

13/11/2025

Meet Our Team - Joshua - Funeral Director
Joshua joined James Murray Funerals in search of a meaningful and fulfilling career, and he has found great satisfaction in working as a Funeral Director. His role allows him to help families create lasting tributes, ensuring every farewell is handled with care and respect.
Beyond his professional life, Joshua is deeply involved in the martial arts and historical reenactment community. He is a dedicated instructor in Battojutsu and Kenjutsu, holding three black belts, and serves as an assistant instructor for the Newcastle Stoccata School of Defense, specializing in Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). In addition, he is a training officer for a local reenactment club, actively participating in community and private historical reenactment events.
In his spare time, Joshua enjoys spending time with his family, further enriching his appreciation for history, tradition, and the importance of preserving legacies—values that align perfectly with his work in the funeral industry.
Joshua is committed to providing compassionate funeral care and ensuring every family he serves receives the highest level of professionalism and support.

06/11/2025

Meet Our Team - Brodie - Funeral Arranger
Brodie is a valued member of the James Murray Funerals team, bringing over seven years of experience in the funeral industry. Her background in signwriting and hospitality as a wedding and event coordinator has shaped her attention to detail and passion for personalized service.
With a deep commitment to helping families through funeral planning in Newcastle, Brodie believes that every farewell should be a unique and heartfelt reflection of a life well-lived. She is dedicated to ensuring each funeral service, memorial, or celebration of life is a warm, personal, and lasting tribute for those saying goodbye.

30/10/2025

Meet Our Team - Mac - Funeral Director
Mac brings a rich and diverse life experience to his role as a Funeral Director with the James Murray Funeral team. With a background spanning music, disability support, and historical research, he has developed a deep understanding of people and their unique life stories.
Having spent much of his life touring and recording as a drummer with local, national, and international musicians, Mac knows the power of connection and storytelling. His work in Disability Support and At-Risk Youth Programs, along with his Honours Degree research at the University of Newcastle has given him a profound appreciation for history, legacy, and the importance of preserving memories.
Mac is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional funeral services and ensuring every family he supports receives the highest level of care and respect.

16/10/2025

Meet Our Team

We are proud to have a compassionate and dedicated team who serve our community with empathy, professionalism and respect.

Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience and genuine care to every family we support. Together, we are committed to guiding you through life’s most difficult moments with kindness, understanding and attention to detail — ensuring every service is meaningful and personal.

Whether you’re seeking guidance, pre-planning arrangements, or simply need someone to listen, our team is here to help.

15/10/2025

We had a wonderful time attending the Bupa Spring Fair! It was a beautiful day spent connecting with residents, families, and the caring team at Bupa Australia. A big thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome and for the opportunity to be part of such a joyful community event.

A special thank you to SugarPOP Parties Facepainter Katie for adding so much colour and fun to the day — your creativity brought so many smiles!

01/10/2025

In life, there are moments that test our strength and resilience. When a loved one passes, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to have a compassionate team by your side, helping to guide you through the process and offering support in the most difficult of times.

Whether it’s choosing a meaningful tribute, providing emotional comfort, or simply being there with a kind word, we believe that showing care and empathy can make all the difference.

During these difficult times, we stand beside you, not just as professionals, but as people who understand the importance of honouring those we love.

30/09/2025

We had a wonderful time sponsoring a couple of races for our colleagues and our company. Such a wonderful way to be immersed in the community in Newcastle. Thank you for having us!

Welcome to our race sponsor JAMES MURRAY FUNERALS, pictured with MAMMALS RIDDLE trained by JOSEPH REES and driven by CHLOE FORMOSA who took out the win in Race 3.
Hope you’re having a great night guys!

30/09/2025

Happy birthday Grace and Josh!

Welcome and Happy Birthday to Josh & Grace, gifted a race name package and pictured with ALWAYS BE CHAPS trained by MITCH CHAPPLE and driven by ASH DELOSA who took out the win in Race 4, the HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH AND GRACE PACE.

What a unique gift idea – contact us in the office on 4956 1750 if you want to acknowledge an upcoming special occasion.

25/09/2025

23/09/2025

Planning for the future often means making tough decisions today, but prepaying for your funeral is a thoughtful way to relieve your loved ones from financial and emotional stress when the time comes.

Here’s why it could be right for you:

Peace of Mind – Ensure that your wishes are honoured and reduce the burden on your family during a difficult time.

Financial Relief – Prepaying locks in today’s prices and protects your family from rising funeral costs.

Simple Process – Take control of your plans now, making the process smoother and more manageable for everyone involved.

Taking action now allows your family to focus on remembering you, not worrying about how to pay for your funeral. It’s an investment in both your future and theirs.

Contact us to learn more about how prepaying can give you peace of mind and help your family in their time of need.

21/09/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Grace, one of our wonderful new team members! Grace has quickly shown her commitment to learning, growing, and excelling. We’re delighted to have you on the team. We hope you enjoy your special day!

19/09/2025

Birthday Bear has had such a joyful time visiting the wonderful staff and residents at Baptist Care Warabrook, Whiddon Redhead, and Fronditha Mayfield. Thank you so much for welcoming us, it was a pleasure to share smiles and help brighten everyone’s day!