Golden Gate Funerals

Amazing services from beginning to end. Anthony was a joy to liaise with. A beautiful soul that showed empathy and compassion in a time of need. Anthony, Karen and their team did so much for us to ensure a smooth process. Nothing short of amazing people. Thank you Golden Gate Funerals. Highly recommended !

Our Families experience with Golden Gate Funerals was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we contacted them.
Anthony Karen and team truly went above and beyond to provide exceptional service during one of the most challenging times of our lives. Not only did they handle all arrangements with care and professionalism, but they also extended their services to another state to fulfill our needs.
Moreover, the pricing was transparent, and there were no hidden fees or surprises, which provided peace of mind during an already difficult time.
I cannot recommend Golden Gate Funerals highly enough. Their dedication to serving families with dignity and respect sets them apart, and I am immensely grateful for their support during this challenging time. If you're searching for a funeral home that genuinely cares about honouring your loved one's legacy, look no further than Golden Gate Funerals.

❤❤ just amazing!

I lost the love of my life at 41 years old and from the very first call Anthony was so wonderful.

He understood that I was distraught and could not make any decisions straight away. So, in the fist conversation just told me to breathe (I didn't realize I had stopped) absolutely compassionate and empathetic. Exactly what I needed at that moment.

He was realistic about timeframes and went the extra mile to help get my love back to NZ at a phonomenal price. We did not have insurance and fundraised for all costs.

Anthony acknowledged our cultural practices and accommodated all our needs.(even the good morning and good night from me to my love whilst in his care 😂)
He did lots of extra things that gave my love the send off of a king!

He literally worked magic throughout.

Nga mihi aroha ki a koe Anthony, I cannot thank you enough ❤

A late review but an extremely positive one.

Three words: ABOVE AND BEYOND.

I unfortunately and suddenly needed help in November 2021 when my darling husband unexpectedly died. From the moment Anthony arrived, he was professional, sympathetic and calming. The entire process was handled unbelievably well, fast and with the utmost attention, care and personalisation. I can not fault Anthony and his team. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. D, C & Z - go Roos

My partner and I lost our baby at 20 weeks old and Golden Gate was one of the funeral services recommended to us by the Hospital. Anthony made all the arrangements between transportation and the cremation process free of charge which my partner and I truly appreciate as we took our time to grieve. They really are heaven sent. Thank you so much for the work you do for the community!

Karen and Anthony went above and beyond for us!
Amazing people, they made a horrible time in our life a little easier.
Its never easy saying goodbye to a loved one, but Anthony and Karen made sure my father inlaw got an amazing personalised send off that I'll be forever grateful for.
I can't recommend golden gate funerals enough!!!!

Honestly if I could give a million star review I would.
Anthony and his team are the most amazing Funeral company in Victoria. They are affordable,
They take pride in their service. They are compassionate, empathetic, kind and thoughtful. Not like other funeral homes I have seen.
Going to view my mum at the funeral home was a wonderful experience.
It honestly felt like I was sitting in my own lounge room. I felt comfortable to sit and have a chat.
The tight knit team are in sync together, Anthony has a great team, which also includes the mortuary team, admin, videographer, and everyone in-between and Ofcourse the celebrant to conduct the service. We were lucky enough to have Vicki Portelli who spoke with such grace and compassion. Thankyou so much team

On Thursday we said goodbye to my beautiful mum. It was a perfect send off. It was a big celebration.
Anthony made sure it was all about mum, it was incredibly detailed and personal. Anthony went above and beyond our expectations without hesitation. He is passionate about his job, it shows it’s just more than a business. I have never met such a genuine funeral director. He has brought light, love and happiness to our family in such a difficult time.
Don’t go anywhere else other than Golden Gate Funerals if you want your loved ones and family taken care of.
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“Things happen for a reason” - Anthony & the team at Golden Gates, all i can say is thank you, no words will ever be enough! The support, guidance & love you poured into my family during such a difficult time we will always be so so grateful for. Best in the business! And i highly recommend, it felt like I was planning with family!!

From start to finish the level of professionalism was perfect,
Anthony and his team make what is a difficult time that little bit easier.
By making us feel like part of his family, Anthony took the time to get to know us and explain in detail the few things we needed to do and what he and his team would be doing for us and our dad.
It made the whole process easier by knowing our dad was in good hands.
We cannot Thank them enough for all that they have done.
Anthony's attention to detail and the personal touches have made it just that little bit more perfect.
Thank you once again for going above and beyond and making sure that our dad was a name and just not a number.

I have attended 2 funerals directed by Anthony from GGF, and both were absolutely beautiful services! Anthony was so lovely and extremely friendly and supportive! He made both experiences very easy, and provided an incredible amount of reassurance and empathy for our family. Would definitely recommend his services for anyone who is dealing with such an unfortunate time!

Anthony from Golden Gates Funeral and his team are truly amazing! My grandmother died and they helped us with every step of the way from consulting us about the process and how we can make the day magical in honoring and remembering her life. I was blown away with the love, support and dedication they shared to myself and the family.

I felt at peace knowing my Grandmother was in good hands with Anthony and his team. Thank you very much! It was a special day and the after support I treasured the most x thank you

I can't praise Anthony and the team at Golden Gate funerals enough. We called him on Monday morning and he came to our house that evening and by Friday the entire funeral was sorted to perfection. Not only are the prices affordable in comparison to other funeral homes but the service and love provided by the team is next level. We loved the beautiful extra features like driving past the house and leaving roses, releasing the doves at the burial and the lowering of the hats in honour and remembrance. Thanks again Anthony. We appreciate everything you did to make dad's service heartfelt and unforgettable. Bless you for your honesty, bless your team for their professionalism and may your continue looking after everyone in desperate need during their grief. Thank you, the Restaino family.

Anthony and the team at Golden Gate Funerals are and were nothing less than reverent, supportive and understanding. the service from Anthony and his team went above and beyond all our expectations. Anthony and his team were polite, friendly and approachable at all times. It was very clear we were the first priority, finally a big thank you to you and the team Anthony.

I cannot thank Anthony and his team at Golden Gate enough for not only putting together a very beautiful funeral for my grandfather but also the amount of kindness, support, empathy and care shown to my grandmother and all the family.

Initially, and stupidly, considering we had read the great reviews here, we went with another funeral director. Unfortunately it was a terrible experience from the get go, we were basically left to chase up things such as plot spaces and even the priest and after being told we would have to wait for almost 2 weeks to have the funeral, because of "covid" when it turned out they did not have enough staff available to hold he funeral, I could not take the stress anymore, and watching my grandmother at such a difficult time to also be so stressed was not ok. I immediatly did what I should have done to begin with and I dialled Golden Gate Funerals.

From the moment Anthony answered the phone I was at complete ease, like a weight had been lifted and I knew I was safe. That is how I was left feeling after 1 conversation with Anthony. My grandmother and mother met with Anthony and they too felt at ease.

Within 24 hours my grandfather was safely in their care and come the day of the funeral he looked just like he always did, but fast asleep.

Absoluetly nothing was too hard and everything was taken care of leaving my grandmother to rest and grieve. The day of the funeral went smoothly and the funeral was one my grandfather would have been proud of.

If anyone is doing what we did, reading the reviews to decide who to go with to farewell your loved one, honestly don't make the same mistake we did. Call Anthony and his team and you will have the best Funeral Director taking care of everything for you with years of experience and compassion leading the way.

On behalf of my grandmother, my mother and my late grandfather Ivan, I thank you so much for all you have done for my family in this very sad and hard time.

I can honestly say Anthony and his team are one in a million. I was calling on behalf of a dear friend who had suddenly lost her husband and from the second Anthony answered my call he was absolutely amazing and compassionate about my friends situation. Anthony and his team went above and beyond to ensure my friends final send off was one worthy of a king and boy oh boy they did they pull it off. Thank you Golden Gate Funerals for giving Joel the send off he deserved.

Anthony,
Your service and attention to detail was amazing. Thank you so much for helping us through organising my grandpas funeral and ensuring everything went smoothly. Our family is extremely impressed with the quality and professionalism you and your team provided. You not only showed professionalism, but you also treated us like family and became family to us. Words can’t express how much we appreciate your services and we would highly recommend anyone in need of your services, to head your way!
Thank you 🦋 all the very best!

Anthony and his team at Golden Gate funerals provide a service that is warm and full of compassion during a time that is grievous and tumultuous.

I recently attended one of their services and it was full of professionalism and respect. Every member knew the importance of their role and showed empathy and dignity to myself and the fellow attendees.

After my own experience with the team I can truely say that their values of to serve every family with “honesty, compassion, sympathy, respect and dignity always” is not just hearsay, but a fundamental core.

Thank you to everyone from Golden Gate, and although I do not want to be using your service again too soon, when the time is needed I know who I can put my trust in.

The team at Golden Gate Funerals are the epitome of professionalism. Their planning is incredibly detailed and personal, all done with the poise and grace expected when saying goodbye to our dear Paddy. Cannot speak highly enough of Anthony and his crew, they did an amazing job. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

I can't thank Anthony enough for his services and also his team for getting my loved ones funeral ready, in a very limited time and in a very complicated situation.
We are so glad that Gardenia Funerals Melton didn't want to take our loved one but referred you guy's to us and we are so grateful for having you Anthony as our Funeral director because your work are professional even tho you wore normal clothes to our first appointment, you loved my family's even tho we are not blood related, you made everything run smooth even tho we were in a very complicated situation.
But from the bottom of my heart and my families Thank you Anthony and your team.

My family and I couldn’t be more thankful, humbled and happy with the service from Karen, Anthony and Vicki and of course the team behind the scenes. Our dads passing was so heartbreaking and without the love and support of all at Goldengate funerals we wouldn’t have been as strong as we were knowing these guys were there for us 100% of the way. The attention to every single detail is next level love and compassion. The support you receive is out of this world strong and they know how to put all of your worries at ease. My dear dad was well taken care of.
The funeral options are incredible and you’re able to personalise it the way you want for your loved one.
I could honestly go on and on about how amazing these guys are. Thanks again for being so invested and involved in giving our dearest dad, husband and grandfather the send off and care he very mugged deserved ♥