Sandgate

Meet George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals in Sandgate

George Hartnett Funerals and Metropolitan Funerals have come together to bring more than 145 years of combined experience caring for families.

Our professional funeral directors will work with you and your family and arrange a funeral that celebrates your loved one’s life. Our funeral directors have experience working with families from all cultural and religious backgrounds and can organise any type of funeral for your loved one.

The coastal suburb of Sandgate is located along Bramble Bay and is 16 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD. Our Sandgate funeral home is centrally located and has neighbours such as Einbunpin Lagoon Park, Deagon Wetlands and Sandgate Beach. Our funeral home is proudly serving families in the local areas of Sandgate, Brighton, Bracken Ridge, Shorncliffe, Deagon and surrounding suburbs.

Funeral services in Sandgate

There are many options available to you for the funeral service for your loved one.

Some options include:

• A local church (Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sandgate Uniting Church, Sandgate Presbyterian Church, Connect Baptist Church, Anglican Church - St Margaret's Sandgate and Church of the Holy Spirit)
• Another destination in the local area, such as a park, beach or private residence
• One of the bright and welcoming chapels at Albany Creek Memorial Park

Following the ceremony, your loved one can be buried, cremated or memorialised at Albany Creek Memorial Park which is 11km from our funeral home. Albany Creek Memorial Park is set in beautiful gardens surrounded by lake and mountain views. It is a tranquil setting for you and your family to pay tribute to your loved one’s life.  

Facilities at our Sandgate funeral home

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals in Sandgate is a quiet and welcoming space for you and your family to gather and arrange a funeral. Our funeral home includes two arrangement rooms where you can meet a funeral director who will guide you through the process of arranging a funeral or memorial service.  

There is street parking in front of our funeral home and there is also a public carpark directly opposite it. The funeral home is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.

Our people

The team at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals Sandgate are with you every step of the way, keeping you informed and guiding you through the arrangements as much or as little as you need.

Meet Karen Kay, Sandgate location manager

What do you enjoy about your job?
This is such a rewarding and meaningful occupation.  Helping families at such an important and difficult time is what we do.  I am honoured and humbled every day that our families entrust us to take great care of them and their loved one.

How long have you worked in the funeral industry? 
I have been working in the funeral industry since 2019.

How long have you been a location manager? 
I have been serving as the Location Manager since April 2021.

What do you love about the community your funeral home is in?
Our community is incredibly warm and friendly.  I especially love the enthusiasm and generosity of our community when we are collecting donations for the Sandbag Community Centre Christmas Gift drive and our Winter Blanket Collection.  I really enjoy meeting everyone that comes in to bring their donations.

What do you enjoy in your spare time?
Spending time with my family and friends.  Visiting exhibitions and shows, gardening and reading.

Are there any special community groups you work with or support?
I particularly enjoy supporting youth development initiatives and have been a Venturer Scout leader for some years.  This year I was privileged to serve as a judge for our local Lions Youth of the Year Award rounds.