North Hobart

Meet Turnbull Funerals North Hobart

Turnbull Funerals has over 80 years of experience in tailoring funeral services to the needs and values of families in Hobart and all Tasmania, having served the local community since 1936.

Turnbull Funerals is one of Hobart’s most respected funeral homes. We provide caring, attentive service to families throughout Hobart and across Tasmania, and can help to arrange a memorable funeral for your loved one. Our funeral directors are compassionate and professional, taking care of every little detail for you.

Reflecting the cultural and religious backgrounds of the families we serve, Turnbull Funerals has experience in arranging many types of funerals – including non-denominational funerals that are a unique reflection of the life that was lived.

Whatever your family’s preferences, we’re here to guide and support you.

Funeral services in Hobart

You can hold the funeral service for your loved one at any location of your choosing. Typically, we help families to arrange funeral services at:

• One of our two beautiful chapels
• A local church (Saint Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Hobart, Archdiocese of Hobart in North Hobart, St David's Anglican Cathedral in Hobart, St James' Anglican Church in New Town)
• Another destination of the family’s choosing, such as a park, club or private residence

The closest cemetery to Turnbull Funerals in North Hobart is Cornelian Bay Cemetery, which is about 3.5km from our location. We also can help families bury loved ones in other cemeteries throughout Tasmania.

Facilities at our North Hobart funeral home

Turnbull Funerals is a stately, dignified funeral home that has all the facilities to arrange and hold a memorable funeral for your loved one.

• There are two chapels available – the larger one seats 110 on the ground floor, 52 on the mezzanine level, and additional standing room for 30 is also available. The smaller one is a more intimate space for family funerals of up to 30 people.
• Following the service, you can hold a reception at our fully-licensed function room which can serve up to 60 people with social distancing in place. There is a large outdoor space joined to the room.
• 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
• With our complete audio-visual equipment we can offer you the possibility to play music, photos and videos
• We have a memorial selection room where you can select from an extensive collection of memorials
• We have two arrangement rooms where you can meet with your funeral director to arrange the funeral

Parking is available for 67 cars including 2 disabled parking spots, amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. We are located 2 minutes’ drive from North Hobart CBD. Parking in the surrounding streets is time-limited.

Our funeral home is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and with other mobility aids.

Our people

The team at Turnbull Funerals North Hobart 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

Meet Peter O’Brien, location manager at Turnbull Funerals

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy working in a team environment. My role is supporting my team and seeing them develop into caring professional Funeral Directors. It is an honour to be involved with families providing the farewell service they wish for their loved one.

How long have you been location manager?
I commenced with Turnbull Funerals in 2010 and I have had the privilege to work in this management role since 2017. Now we have Simplicity Glenorchy and White Lady Funerals and our professional team has grown. 

What do you enjoy in your spare time?
In my spare time I enjoy time with my family and working on restoration projects.

Are there any special community groups you work with or support?
I work closely with the Royal Hobart Hospital Grief Counsellor/Senior Social Worker providing support to families experiencing early pregnancy loss.