41+ five-star reviews on Google
The farewell
they deserved.
From ceremony
to the last toast.
Boutique Funeral Directors serving the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers, offering Gold Coast's only ceremony-to-wake experience. Your farewell, our expertise; shaped together from first call to last toast.
"Even now, eight months on, people still reflect on it as one of the most beautiful and moving farewells they've ever attended."
Sally — mother of Neve, 17
A farewell designed
from the first call
to the final toast
Yasemin Trollope
Funeral Director & Founder
If you've found yourself here, you've found a soft landing.
We are Rite of Passage Funerals, a boutique, independent funeral planner and funeral director based on the Gold Coast, also serving families across Brisbane and the Northern Rivers. Since 2018, we've had the honour of walking alongside families through life's most tender moments, guiding them through every decision with calm, compassion and thoughtful care.
What sets us apart is that we don't simply organise funerals. We thoughtfully design the entire farewell. From the essential logistics and paperwork through to the ceremony, styling, flowers, music, food and wake, we bring every element together as one seamless, beautiful experience.
Sometimes the most meaningful gathering happens after the formalities, when the family has had time to breathe, and the community has had time to come together. We help families plan celebrations of life and memorial services that honour their person fully, whether that's a few weeks after a quiet cremation, or a larger gathering months down the track.
Standalone memorial events from $2,500 — or quoted together with your funeral package.
We talk
A gentle conversation by phone, Zoom, or in person to understand who you're honouring and what feels right.
We design
We build a bespoke proposal; ceremony, styling, venue, catering as one cohesive vision.
We take care of everything
From paperwork to suppliers, we handle every detail so you can focus on your family.
A day they'll never forget
A seamless ceremony-to-wake experience, fully managed and deeply personal.
We know this can feel overwhelming
Here are the questions families most often ask when they first reach out. If yours isn't here, please call or email, there's no wrong question and no wrong time.
What areas do you service?
We serve families across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and the Northern Rivers region.
How much does a funeral cost?
Our services start from $2,950 and scale based on ceremony and production level.
What is a ceremony-to-wake funeral?
A seamless experience where ceremony and wake flow in one continuous event.
Can we have a funeral outside a chapel?
Yes — we specialise in gardens, beaches, private properties and venues.
What if a death has just occurred?
Call us anytime. We guide you through every step immediately.
Do you offer pre-planning?
Yes — gentle, no-pressure pre-planning conversations are available anytime.
Words from the families
we've had the honour of serving
You don't need to
figure this out alone.
We’ll meet you where you are
Whether a death has just occurred, or you're gently preparing for what's ahead — reach out whenever you're ready.