Meet Hiram Philp Funerals in Toowoomba

Hiram Philp Funerals has been delivering dignified, quality funeral services to the people of Toowoomba and the surrounding country areas in Queensland for 115 years. We operate from the original location where the business was founded in 1903.

With care and compassion, our funeral directors work closely with you to help you arrange a funeral that celebrates and reflects the life of your loved one. We have extensive experience in helping families from all cultural and religious backgrounds.

Toowoomba nicknamed 'The Garden City' is surrounded by many parks and botanic gardens such as Crows Nest National Park, Japanese Gardens, Queens Park Botanic Gardens and the State Rose Garden making it a beautiful backdrop for a service. Our funeral home is centrally located and is just a few minutes drive from the city centre. Hiram Philp proudly serves the families of Toowoomba, Cambooya, Clifton, Crows Nest, Hampton and surrounding areas.

Funeral services in Toowoomba

Hiram Philp Funerals can help arrange any type of funeral. For example, you may want to hold the funeral service for your loved one at:

• A local church such as Toowoomba City Church, Saint Luke's Church, St Stephen's Toowoomba Uniting Church, The Anglican Parish of St Luke, Saint James Anglican Church, St Patrick's Cathedral or Belong Church
• Our well-appointed chapel at Hiram Philp Toowoomba
• Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance Cemetery & Crematorium 
• Any other destination, such as a park, club or private residence

Following the ceremony, your loved one can be buried or memorialised at the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance Cemetery & Crematorium which is a 10-minute drive from our funeral home. The tranquil lakes and beautiful gardens provide a calm oasis to celebrate and remember loved ones. Drayton and Toowoomba cemetery are also a short drive away.

Facilities at our Toowoomba funeral home

Our funeral home is a comfortable and welcoming space for families to gather to either arrange a funeral or hold the service. Our facilities include:

• A chapel featuring stain glass windows seats 80 guests and has standing room for another 20 guests. The chapel can also be used as a viewing room for private goodbyes
• Audio-visual equipment is available so you can play music and show photos or videos during the service that celebrate your loved one
• A covered patio area which can be used for after funeral catering or refreshments
• An arrangement room where you can meet a funeral director who will guide you through the process of arranging a funeral or memorial service.
• A coffin selection room where you can view a wide selection of caskets and coffins in different materials and finishes

There is parking available for 8 cars at the funeral home with additional parking available on surrounding streets; Herries street and John street. It is also a 3 minute walk to the nearest bus stop. Our funeral home is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and with other mobility aids.