William Farmer Funeral Directors

Welcome To William Farmer

Established in 1873, William Farmer Funeral Directors have had the honour of serving the Bendigo and surrounding communities for over 140 years. Our continued commitment to funeral care will ensure; our support to families, and our services are personal, professional and dignified to help celebrate a ‘life well lived’.

Available 24 hours a day, every day, our experienced team of funeral directors are here to guide and support you every step of the way. We are dedicated to the needs of every family and can provide advice on all aspects of funeral services, pre-planning and bereavement care.

Our website has been designed because we know arranging a funeral can be can be a difficult, emotional and sometimes unexpected task, therefor we hope that you find extensive information on our services, care and support we offer our families. It also contains information regarding current funerals in our care, a virtual tour and a tributes section. For immediate attention please contact (03) 5441 5577.

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Our Funeral Chapels

Choosing a venue for a funeral service is an important detail. Both our chapels have been designed to cater to every need, any size and all religions or civil ceremonies

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Pre-Plan A Funeral

Find out more about the options in planning you funeral service in advance and helping your family. By pre-paying or pre-arranging you funeral service you can choose the service you want

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Planning A Funeral

Find out more about the options in creating and planning a meaningful funeral service for your loved one. Our staff are also available any hour if you would prefer to speak to our experienced funeral directors

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Start the conversation with ‘Your Story’

Our ‘Your Story’ booklet can be completed by you or your family with stories and memories. These can be retold or kept as a memoir.
This booklet allows an insight into a person’s life and what shaped them. Download our ‘Your Story’ booklet to help with your goodbye.

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Funerals In Our Care

Mrs Wendy Joy Price

A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs. Wendy Joy Price will be held at the William Farmer Victoria Street Chapel, 12 Victoria St., Eaglehawk, on WEDNESDAY (October 24) at 11 am, followed by a burial at the Eaglehawk Lawn Cemetery. No flowers by request, in lieu donations to Friends of Oncology at Bendigo Health…

Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Cole

A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Cole will be held at the William Farmer Victoria Street Chapel, 12 Victoria St., Eaglehawk, on TUESDAY (October 23) at 11 am, followed by a burial at the Eaglehawk Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs Helen Mary O’Donnell

A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs. Helen Mary O’Donnell will be held at the William Farmer Victoria Street Chapel, 12 Victoria St., Eaglehawk, on MONDAY (October 22) at 11 am, followed by a burial at the Eaglehawk Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs Elaine Zell Carruthers

A Service to Celebrate the life of Mrs. Elaine Zell Carruthers will be held at the William Farmer Memorial Chapel, 151 McCrae Street, Bendigo on MONDAY (October 22) at 1.30 pm, followed by a burial at the Axedale Cemetery.

Mr Paul Maxwell Foley

A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mr. Paul Maxwell Foley will be held at the William Farmer Victoria Street Chapel, 12 Victoria St., Eaglehawk, on FRIDAY (October 19) at 10.30 am. Private Cremation No flowers by request please.

Mr Eric John Rothacker

A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mr. Eric John Rothacker will be held at the William Farmer Victoria Street Chapel, 12 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, on FRIDAY (October 19) at 2:30 pm. Private Burial

Dear Andrew, I would like to express my great appreciation for the manner in which you assisted me and my family in farewelling and celebrating my Grandmother. Your patience, kindness, gentleness and understanding was just what was needed. There is something sweet about coming across someone who is just right for their vocation. Many Thanks. P.S. I was touched to receive the grief booklet before receiving the invoice. Very thoughtful also.

BrendonGrandson