Professional Embalming Services: When Preservation Matters
Compassionate Care from Brisbane's most trusted Funeral Directors
When families need more time to say goodbye or have specific requirements for their loved one's final journey,
embalming services provide the preservation and dignity your family deserves. Our experienced team understands that every situation is unique, and we're here to guide you through when embalming might be beneficial for your circumstances.
Understanding Embalming
Embalming is a specialized preservation process that slows decomposition using professional-grade chemicals, typically formaldehyde-based solutions. This process disinfects and preserves the body, allowing families more time for viewings, arrangements, or international repatriation.
When Embalming Benefits Your Family
Preservation for Extended Viewings: If you're planning home viewings, need additional time for funeral arrangements, or have family traveling from distant locations, embalming keeps your loved one in a peaceful, presentable state for longer periods.
Hygiene and Safety: The embalming process disinfects the body, making it safer for family members who wish to spend time with their loved one before the funeral service and for our professional staff handling the arrangements.
Restoring Natural Appearance: Our skilled embalmers help restore a natural, peaceful appearance, providing comfort to grieving families and allowing for dignified final goodbyes.
Specialized Requirements: Embalming may be necessary for above ground vaults or mausoleum burials, and is required for international transport when the deceased needs to be transported by air out of Australia.
Embalming isn't always necessary or required.
It's generally a choice made based on cemetery requirements, cultural practices, the time between death and burial, international stipulations or personal preferences.
When Embalming Isn't Necessary
For most funeral services involving standard burial or cremation, embalming is not necessary and may represent an unnecessary expense. The decision typically depends on cemetery requirements, cultural practices, timing between death and burial, or personal family preferences.
Our compassionate team will honestly discuss whether embalming is truly required for your loved one's situation. We believe in providing only the services that benefit your family, not those that simply increase costs during an already difficult time.
Professional Facilities and Experienced Care
When embalming services are needed, Tony Hollands Funerals provides this care through our modern facilities with experienced professionals who approach this sensitive work with the utmost respect and skill. Your loved one will receive dignified treatment throughout the entire process.
Making the Right Choice for Your Family

Every family's situation is different, and we're here to help you understand when embalming might be beneficial versus when it's simply not needed. Whether you're dealing with international repatriation, extended viewing requirements, or mausoleum burial, we'll provide clear guidance about your options.
To discuss whether embalming is appropriate for your loved one's situation, or to learn more about our professional embalming services, please contact Tony Hollands Funerals. Our experienced team will provide honest, compassionate guidance to help you make the best decision for your family.
For more information regarding our embalming practices, call us on 07 3392 9919 day or night, seven days a week.
Together, our team at Tony Hollands Funerals is more than just a group of professionals; we are a dedicated family committed to supporting your family. We stand ready to provide comprehensive care, respectful guidance, and a compassionate presence when you need it most. We are honoured to serve the Brisbane community and invite you to reach out to us with any questions or needs you may have. Your peace of mind is our priority.
