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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.

GHEE, Murrayof Gracemerepassed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 15th October 2026Aged 79 years.Beloved Husband to Iv...
23/10/2026

GHEE, Murray
of Gracemere
passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 15th October 2026
Aged 79 years.

Beloved Husband to Ivy (dec), Caroline (dec) & Olive (dec)
Loved Father to Murray Junior, David
Grandfather & Great Grandfather to their families
Loved Brother to Robert, Edward, Pinau, Anai & Uncle to their families

Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Murray’s life to be held Graveside at Gracemere Cemetery on Friday 6th November 2026 commencing at 10am.

BAKER, Ivy formerly of Battersea, United Kingdom late of Capricorn Gardens, Yeppoon passed away peacefully on Monday, 19...
23/10/2026

BAKER, Ivy
formerly of Battersea, United Kingdom
late of Capricorn Gardens, Yeppoon
passed away peacefully on Monday, 19th October 2026
Aged 94 years.

Beloved Wife of John (dec).
Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Linda and Derek Braney, Elaine and Paul Williams, David.
Much loved Nan and Great Nan to their families.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration for the life of Ivy to be held at the Memorial Gardens Chapel, 21 Hartington Street, Nerimbera on Wednesday, 4th November 2026 commencing at 10 am.

LLOYD, Marion EllenLate of School Street, Mt MorganPassed away peacefully on Wednesday the 21st of October 2026Aged 95Lo...
22/10/2026

LLOYD, Marion Ellen
Late of School Street, Mt Morgan
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 21st of October 2026
Aged 95
Loved Wife to Morrie (dec)
Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Terry & Karen Lloyd, Kath Lloyd John & Shirley Lloyd, and Judy & Gary Frazer
Dearly loved Grandma to 6, and Old Grandma to 14 (and one on the way)
Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Marion’s life to be held on Thursday the 29th of October 2026 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mt Morgan, commencing at 10am
Marion’s family would like to sincerely thank BlueCare, Rockhampton Surgical Unit, SAGE Unit, Mt Morgan Hospital, and Benevolent Home Living for the love and care given to their Mum and family in Marion’s final stages.

WILLIAMS, SelwynLate of Bethesda Aged Care Centre, and formerly of Hyde Street, FrenchvillePassed away peacefully on Fri...
22/10/2026

WILLIAMS, Selwyn
Late of Bethesda Aged Care Centre, and formerly of Hyde Street, Frenchville
Passed away peacefully on Friday, 16th October 2026
Aged 90 years
Much loved Husband to Lois (dec)
Loving Father and Father-in-law to Sharyn (dec) & Dale Hodda, and Rhonda & Michael Green
Loved and adored Grandad of Tristian, Natasha, Renay, Brendan, Rebecca, and their partners
Loving Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle of the Williams and Jones families
A private family service was held, honouring Selwyn’s wishes

HOPKINSON, Andrew PaulLate of Yeppoon, formerly of Emerald and EnglandPassed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wedne...
22/10/2026

HOPKINSON, Andrew Paul
Late of Yeppoon, formerly of Emerald and England
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday the 21st of October 2026
Aged 58
Cherished Husband, soulmate and loving best friend to Liz
Forever loved Father of Abbie, and Millie
As per Andy’s wishes, he was privately cremated
“You’ll never walk alone”

MURRAY, Robert JamesLate of YeppoonPassed away peacefully on Saturday the 17th of October 2026, aged 90Dearly loved husb...
20/10/2026

MURRAY, Robert James
Late of Yeppoon
Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 17th of October 2026, aged 90
Dearly loved husband of 65 years to Ailsa
Father and Father-in-law to Larissa & Bharpur, and James & Nicole
Grandfather to Alexandra, Mason, Lukas, Neelam and Gursimran, Scout and Cash.
As per Robert’s wishes, he was privately cremated

TOOKER, Harold Mark(Mark)Late of Sunset Ridge Zilzie, formerly of CawarralPassed away peacefully with loving family by h...
20/10/2026

TOOKER, Harold Mark
(Mark)
Late of Sunset Ridge Zilzie, formerly of Cawarral
Passed away peacefully with loving family by his side
Aged 100
Loved Husband to Norma (dec)
Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law to Lenore & Len, Sonia & Robert, Louise (dec), Michael & Anne, and Shane
Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Great Great Grandpa to many
A private service was held for Mark

MITCHELL, Anne Frances Late of Benevolent Living, and formerly of Kangaroo Point, BrisbanePassed away peacefully on Frid...
20/10/2026

MITCHELL, Anne Frances
Late of Benevolent Living, and formerly of Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Passed away peacefully on Friday the 16th of October 2026
Aged 77 years.

Loved Wife of Michael Merrin (dec)
Much loved Mother of Elizabeth
Loved Grandma to Madeline, Isabelle, and Cameron
Great Grandma to Jaxon
And loved Sister to John and family.

Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Anne’s life to be held in the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium on Monday the 26th of October 2026, commencing at 11am.

MORRIS, Jodie SuzanneLate of BarmaryeePassed away peacefully on Sunday the 18th of October 2026 surrounded by loveAged 5...
20/10/2026

MORRIS, Jodie Suzanne
Late of Barmaryee
Passed away peacefully on Sunday the 18th of October 2026 surrounded by love
Aged 53
Dearly loved Wife to Laurie
Adored Mother to Mandy-Jo, Adrian, Gabrielle & Max, Keenan (dec), and Poppy
Sister and Sister-in-law to Darren & Katie
Aunty to Thomas, Matthew, and Lachlan
And loved Daughter to Susan (dec) & Tony Bull

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Jodie’s life to be held at the Rockhampton Memorial Gardens at 21 Hartington St, Lakes Creek, on Wednesday the 28th of October 2026 commencing at 9am, to be followed by the committal at the Capricorn Coast Memorial Gardens on Tanby Road

Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_896aeb40cb9411f1b634a300b003db7b

HUGHES, Colleen PatriciaLate of Norman GardensPassed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday the 16th of October 20...
19/10/2026

HUGHES, Colleen Patricia
Late of Norman Gardens
Passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Friday the 16th of October 2026
Aged 75
Beloved Wife of 50 years to Leo
Adored Mother and Mother-in-law to Debbie, Tanya & Chris, and Chris & Stacey
Loved Nanny to Amber, Josh, Tyler & Kelsie, Kyah, Jacko, Mattie, Clancy, Rex, Quinn, and Andi
Great Nanny to Harvey
Sister, Sister-in-law, and Aunty to the Reed and Hughes families, and dearly loved friend to many
And Fur-Mum to Rosie

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend the celebration of Colleen’s life to be held on Friday the 23rd of October 2026, at the East Chapel Rockhampton Crematorium, commencing at 2pm

Live stream link: https://player.castr.com/live_7e529c20cb6311f189abd7ee864c7656?range=1792727425-3174&abr=false&namedHls=true

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56 William Street
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

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