Finlayson and McKenzie

Finlayson and McKenzie We are a family run Burial, Cremation, Memorial and Personalised Funeral Service Business. Attention to detail guarantees peace of mind for you and your family.

Finlayson & McKenzie Funeral Directors have been helping Central Queensland families in their times of need for more than 130 years. From the moment you contact the understanding staff at Finlayson & McKenzie, all of your family’s needs and requests will be handled in a professional and caring manner. As a proud member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA), we comply with a strict

code of ethics and code of conduct. We must provide a high standard of facilities, equipment, service and training, as well as complying with ongoing professional development. To maintain full accreditation, we inspect our facilities and equipment on a regular basis for compliance. SOME OF OUR FEATURES INCLUDE:
24-hour service every day of the year
Experienced and qualified staff
In-house cremator
A qualified embalmer
Burial, cremation, memorial, and personalised funeral services
Modern hearses custom built to our specifications
Largest mortuary in the region
A wide selection of coffins, caskets, and urns
Funeral pre-planning, and pre-paid funeral services
Certified copies of documents
Interstate and overseas repatriations

Finlayson & McKenzie are here to alleviate the stress of funeral arrangements, and guarantee peace of mind. We will work with you and your family to arrange for your loved ones funerals to be held wherever you like - whether it be a full church service or in your very own backyard. All funeral arrangements can also be done over the phone or email if need be, and we will do everything we can to make sure your loved one is honoured in the most caring and professional way.

GRINDALL, Ursula Joan Late of Yeppoon, formerly of the Sunshine Coast and Warwick.Passed away peacefully on Thursday the...
30/07/2026

GRINDALL, Ursula Joan
Late of Yeppoon, formerly of the Sunshine Coast and Warwick.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 30th of July 2026
Aged 95.
Beloved Wife to Oscar (dec)
Beloved Sister and Sister-in-law to Barney (dec), and Mary Kirwin
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Larry, Leanne & Patrick, Dani & Alan, and Ross & Kath
Cherished Mummar to Joselito, Jhon, Carly & Wade, Christopher & Jemma, Rachael & Mark, Jerad & Majella, Marnie & Lincoln, Roger & Michelle, Neil & Jayne, Jenelle, and Nicole & Callum
Adored Great Mummar to Morgan, Harvey, Elise, Ryan, Laine, Sophie, Leo, Violet, Taylor, Bailey, Oscar, Huey, Harry, and Frankie
Loved Mummar to her extended family and many dear friends

As per Ursula’s wishes, she was privately cremated

RAMM, Beryl May passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 29th July 2026Aged 85 years. Dearly loved Wife of Keith.Loved Mothe...
30/07/2026

RAMM, Beryl May
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 29th July 2026
Aged 85 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Keith.
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Sandy & Jacqui, and Jeff.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Beryl to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Wednesday, 5th August 2026 commencing at 10 am

LAUNDRY, Barry HowardLate of Rosslyn, YeppoonPassed away peacefully on Sunday the 26th of July 2026Aged 85Adored Husband...
29/07/2026

LAUNDRY, Barry Howard
Late of Rosslyn, Yeppoon
Passed away peacefully on Sunday the 26th of July 2026
Aged 85
Adored Husband to Beverley
Treasured Dad to Kim, dear Father-in-law to Jo, and proud Oompa to Madeline, Josh, and Kane; who brought endless joy to his life.

In accordance with Barry’s wishes, a private service will be held on Thursday, 6 August 2026.

Following the service, we warmly invite all who knew and loved Barry to join us at the Capricorn Cruising Yacht Club (CCYC), 1 John Howes Drive, Rosslyn, from 3:00 pm.
Together, we will raise a glass, share stories and treasured memories, and celebrate a life that touched so many.
Your friendship, support, and kindness have meant so much to our family during this difficult time, and we would be grateful for the opportunity to remember Barry with you.
“A life that touches others goes on forever.”

MENZIES, Mervyne Kenneth (Merv)of Messmate Court, Norman Gardens passed away peacefully on Friday, 24th July 2026Aged 79...
29/07/2026

MENZIES, Mervyne Kenneth (Merv)
of Messmate Court, Norman Gardens
passed away peacefully on Friday, 24th July 2026
Aged 79 years.

Beloved Husband to Val.
Loved Father and Father-in-law to Jane and Trent, Glenn and Kath, Mark and Rhiannon.
Much loved Pa to Emily, Liv, Isaac, Georgia, Noah.
Loved Brother to Ray (dec), Judith, Wayne and their families.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service for Merv to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Monday, 3rd August 2026 commencing at 1 pm.

Live streaming link:
https://player.castr.com/live_a1e6de608ae211f185e66f93ed501227

GORMAN, Michael James (Mike)Former Director of Gorman’s Removals passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family ...
28/07/2026

GORMAN, Michael James (Mike)
Former Director of Gorman’s Removals
passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, 24th July 2026
Aged 64 years.

Beloved Husband of Jacque.
Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Dave, Matt and Jess, Kirsty and Cosmo.
Proud Grandad of Kate and Luke.
Loved Son and Son-in-law of Jim and Vivienne (dec), Gio and Marj Beatty.
Loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle of Toni, Kerri, John, Stacy, Vicki and their families.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration for the life of Mike to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Friday, 7th August 2026 commencing at 10 am.

ALLENBY, Helen Margaret of Norris Street, Koongal passed away peacefully on Saturday, 25th July 2026Aged 73 years. Belov...
27/07/2026

ALLENBY, Helen Margaret
of Norris Street, Koongal
passed away peacefully on Saturday, 25th July 2026
Aged 73 years.

Beloved Wife to Peter.
Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Brett and Rachel, Deanna and Jason.
Loved Granny to Jaxson, Jaylyn, Cameron.
Loved Sister and Sister-in-law to Frank and Lyndy, Paul and Jan, Wayne (dec) and Shirley, Delroy and Robert and their families.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service for Helen to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Monday, 3rd August 2026 commencing at 11 am.

Live streaming link:
https://player.castr.com/live_623098b08ae211f183724fe11fa0fa7a

PORTCH, Halina Mary of Bethany Aged Care Home passed away peacefully on Sunday, 26th July 2026Aged 79 years. Loved Wife ...
27/07/2026

PORTCH, Halina Mary
of Bethany Aged Care Home
passed away peacefully on Sunday, 26th July 2026
Aged 79 years.

Loved Wife of Robert (dec).
Loved Mother to Tracy, Rosemary.
Grandmother to Dallas, Linsey.
Great grandmother to Nevaeh, Adelaide.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral service for Halina to be held Graveside at Yeppoon Cemetery on Wednesday, 29th July 2026 commencing at 10 am.

PEACOCK, Doileen Dorothy (Pat)of Berserker passed away peacefully on Saturday, 25th July 2026Aged 99 years and 9 months....
27/07/2026

PEACOCK, Doileen Dorothy (Pat)
of Berserker
passed away peacefully on Saturday, 25th July 2026
Aged 99 years and 9 months.

Loved Wife of Allan (dec).
Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Grahame, Robert and Carmel, Noela and Peter, Gregory and Tracey.
Loved Grandma/Ma Ma to Elizabeth, Christopher and Rebecca, Joel and Hayley, Rachael and Jake, Jessica and Clayton, Mitchell and Nicola, Clayton, Jordan, Trent, Ella.
Great grandma to Jarred, Connor, Lincoln, Annabelle, Grayson, Declan, Miller, Carson, Hudson, Leah, Bryce, Cody, Tessa, Claire.
Special Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandma to Ted (dec), Una and families.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service for Doileen to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Monday, 3rd August 2026 commencing at 9 am.

Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_bd3185a08c8e11f1b08227d5bc1cd9d7

BARRETT, HazelLate of YeppoonPassed away peacefully on Tuesday the 21st of July 2026Aged 84Dearly loved Wife to George (...
24/07/2026

BARRETT, Hazel
Late of Yeppoon
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 21st of July 2026
Aged 84
Dearly loved Wife to George (dec)
Loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Ronald & Alison, Robyn & Romy, and Barbara & Steve
Grandma to Georgina, Dean, Micheal, Scott, Danielle, Jazmine, Jordan, Jacob, Julianna, Shannon, Toni, Maddison, and Tayla
Great Grandma, Great Great Grandma, Sister, Aunty, and friend to many
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to the celebration of Hazel’s life to be held at the Yeppoon Wesleyan Methodist Church at 1 Fred Lawn Dr, Yeppoon.

Hazel's memorial service will be on Friday the 7th of August at 11am, at the Yeppoon Wesleyan Methodist Church at 1 Fred Lawn Drive, Yeppoon with light refreshments after.

Please wear a touch of red in remembrance of Hazel.

PATTENDEN, Charles Arthur (Charlie)of Sunset Ridge, Zilzie and formerly of Jane Street, Depot Hill passed away peacefull...
24/07/2026

PATTENDEN, Charles Arthur (Charlie)
of Sunset Ridge, Zilzie and formerly of Jane Street, Depot Hill
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Aged 86 years.

Loved Son of Charles and Gladys Pattenden (both dec).
Much loved Brother of Pat, Jean, Margaret, David (dec), Marion, Brian (dec) and loved Uncle, Great Uncle and Great great Uncle to their families.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Charlie’s life to be held in the East Chapel of the Rockhampton Crematorium on Friday, 31st July 2026 commencing at 9 am.

Live streaming link:
https://player.castr.com/live_ab4301e0871e11f18fddf3db61c0ba8c?range=1785451901-2096&abr=false&namedHls=true

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56 William Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

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