Support Services

At Michael Hanley's Funeral Home, we understand that losing a loved one can be one of life's most difficult experiences. Grief affects everyone differently, and the practical responsibilities that follow a loss can often feel overwhelming.

For more than 50 years, our family has been committed to supporting families with compassion, dignity and respect. Our care extends beyond arranging a funeral service. We are here to provide guidance, reassurance and practical assistance whenever it is needed.

Grief and Bereavement Support

Grief does not follow a timeline, and there is no right or wrong way to navigate loss. We can provide information about local bereavement support services, counselling options and community groups to help individuals and families through their grief journey.

Funeral Pre-Planning Guidance

Planning ahead can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Our experienced team can assist with pre-planning arrangements, ensuring your wishes are documented and easing the emotional burden on your family in the future.

Assistance with Documentation

Following a death, there are often forms and administrative tasks that need attention. We can guide families through the necessary paperwork, including registration requirements and obtaining death certificates.

Monumental and Memorial Advice

Choosing a lasting tribute is a deeply personal decision. We offer guidance on memorial options, monumental services and ways to honour and celebrate the life of your loved one in a meaningful way.

Cremation and Funeral Information

Whether you are considering burial, cremation or a personalised farewell, our caring staff will explain the available options and help you make informed decisions that reflect your family's wishes and values.

Ongoing Care and Support

Our relationship with the families we serve does not end after the funeral service. We remain available to answer questions, offer assistance and provide support in the weeks and months that follow.

If you or someone you know would benefit from additional support, please don't hesitate to contact our team. We are here to help, offering understanding, guidance and compassionate care when it is needed most.

Michael Hanley's Funeral Home
Serving families across Central West NSW since 1975.

  • Grief line

    Bereavement is the experience of grief and mourning following a death. As the bereaved, it can feel like time is standing still, like you are stuck in memories of the one that’s passed away, rather than looking to a future without them. 

    For some of us, our grief might not lessen, even after time passes, and it can significantly disrupt our daily functioning, affecting jobs, relationships and how we interact in the community. The Griefline Integrating Grief Program is aimed at helping individuals struggling with their grief. The program helps people come to terms with the loss, restoring a sense of purpose to their life.

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  • Headspace

    Headspace

    Headspace is an Australian youth organization for mental health. The organisation provides resources and in-depth, easily accessible information about dealing with loss and grief, in a simple but professional way. The initiative focuses on breaking down the barriers preventing young people seeking support for grief and loss.

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  • Beyond Blue

    Grief is expressed in many ways and it can affect every part of your life; your emotions, thoughts and behaviour, beliefs, physical health, your sense of self and identity, and your relationships with others. Beyond Blue is a support service that will listen and provide information and advice about dealing with grief.

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  • Lifeline

    When a love one dies by suicide it can be one of the most intensely painful, overwhelming experiences a person will go through, however help is available. Lifeline is just one of many suicide prevention and support services available to provide 24/7 crisis support for all Australians.

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