Many families don’t realise that cremation services at MCB cemeteries, regardless of whether you have booked them to occur at a Funeral Director’s premises, actually include an allocation of chapel time at the cemetery. We encourage families to use this opportunity as it is included in the fees.
A funeral service at a cemetery is the traditional and preferred choice for many families. Whether it be for tradition, location convenience or the ability to accommodate larger groups of mourners, the MCB has chapels available to cater for all groups.
Chapels are traditionally used for cremation services but can also be used for burial services in which mourners congregate at the chapel for a service prior to following the hearse to the burial plot.
All chapels, with the exception of the Karrakatta outdoor Garden Chapel, incorporate audio visual multimedia systems capable of playing visual tributes during the funeral. Please enquire with your Funeral Director if you wish to develop a multimedia presentation to ensure that it will be compatible with our systems prior to your service.
Karrakatta Chapels
Show moreKarrakatta Chapel Precinct comprises of three chapels with varying capacities and an outdoor chapel area.
Norfolk Chapel
The classic Norfolk is the largest of the chapels, comfortably seating 96 people and another 114 standing. For very large funerals, additional space is available within a covered entry area with an external sound system. The Norfolk has a media gallery, organ loft and a quiet room as well as a spacious condolence lounge for receiving family and friends after the service.
Brown Chapel
The mid-sized Brown Chapel at Karrakatta can comfortably accommodate 36 people seated, with an additional 104 standing in the chapel. For larger funerals, additional space is available in a covered area outside the chapel along with an external sound system.
An adjacent Condolence Lounge completes the facilities.
Dench Chapel
For smaller funerals, the Dench Chapel provides a more intimate ambience. It is ideal for up to 20 people seated with another 60 standing in the chapel.
A covered area outside the chapel provides additional standing room, and a small Condolence Lounge is located adjacent.
Garden Chapel
For smaller funerals, the Dench Chapel provides a more intimate ambience. It is ideal for up to 20 people seated with another 60 standing in the chapel.
Karrakatta Café
Light food and refreshments are available at the Karrakatta Café. This café is located just inside the Railway Road main entrance. If you are planning to invite guests home for a post funeral wake, Karrakatta Café will be pleased to prepare food platters to collect after the service. The cafe can be contacted on 1300 372 774.
Pinnaroo Chapels
Show moreFeaturing a bushland environment, Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park offers two large chapels for services.
East Chapel
The East Chapel accommodates 210 people, with seating for 118. The chapel includes state-of-the-art multimedia technology to provide a seamless service and includes a musicians gallery.
The East Condolence Lounge has recently been refurbished and includes multimedia screens for light refreshments after the service.
West Chapel
The West Chapel is a mirror image of the East Chapel, accommodating 210 people with seating for 118, extending to an alfresco area with multimedia screens.
The West Condolence Lounge is available for light refreshments after the service.
Pinnaroo Café
Light food and refreshments are available at the Pinnaroo Café, which is open to the public and seats up to 70 people. If you are planning to invite guests home for a post funeral wake, Pinnaroo Café will be pleased to prepare food platters to collect after the service. The café can be contacted on 1300 372 774.
Fremantle Chapels
Show moreFremantle Cemetery features two modern chapels and an intimate outdoor committal area for smaller informal services.
West Chapel
The West Chapel is the largest of the three chapels at Fremantle Cemetery, accommodating up to 220 people seated and up to 250 people standing. It is a bright, naturally lit chapel and provides a serene ambience for a committal service. The chapel is equipped with multimedia capabilities to enhance the funeral service.
The West Condolence Lounge caters for a medium to large gathering of mourners.
East Chapel
The East Chapel can accommodate up to 65 people seated and up to a further 75 people standing. The East Chapel is naturally lit and very suitable for smaller gatherings. A further 150 people can assemble under cover when the doors are open. The chapel is equipped with multimedia capabilities to enhance the funeral service.
The East Condolence Lounge suits a small to medium sized gathering.
Outdoor Committal Area
The outdoor area is a popular choice during the summer months and provides an informal alternative to the traditional chapel environment.
Fremantle Café
Light food and refreshments are available at the Fremantle Café. This café is located adjacent the Carrington Street carpark. If you are planning to invite guests home for a post funeral wake, Fremantle Café will be pleased to prepare food platters to collect after the service. The cafe can be contacted on 1300 372 774.
Celeste Catering
Show moreFollowing a service at any of the chapels, many families opt to host a gathering for those attending the funeral service within one of the condolence lounges located adjacent to the chapel. All condolence lounges offer a comprehensive catering service that is provided by Celeste Catering; a specialised bereavement caterer.
Families wishing to make arrangements for catering within the lounges can make initial enquiries with their Funeral Director or, alternatively, can telephone Celeste Catering on 1300 372 774. The telephone service is available 24 hours a day and the team from Celeste are ready to assist you in making arrangements at what can be a particularly difficult time. Celeste offer a wide variety of menu options including menus specifically tailored for those with dietary preferences (gluten free, vegetarian) and a number of menus designed with specific cultural groups in mind.
Beverage packages, incorporating alcohol if desired, are also offered.
The full range of menus can be obtained through your Funeral Director and can also be viewed online at Celeste Catering.
