William Sheahan Funerals, located in Drysdale and servicing the Bellarine and Geelong region

At William Sheahan Funerals, we’re committed to caring. We’re here to support you and your family through one of life’s most difficult times – when a loved one passes away.

William Sheahan Funeral Directors, Drysdale, is a proudly family-owned business and one of the most well-known funeral directors on the Bellarine Peninsula. We have been operating since 1998 and we service all areas of Greater Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine.

Our facilities, which are located in Drysdale, Victoria, include the only Chapel on the Bellarine Peninsula. This Chapel was recently expanded and can now accommodate funerals for up to 350 guests. The Chapel also offers full audio visual facilities and a refreshments service for up to 50 people.

Male and female Geelong funeral directors standing side by side

Flowers on top of casket in Drysdale funeral home

Arranging a Funeral

Bereavement Care

The death of someone close is one of the most traumatic experiences we will ever face. While it can be a time for celebrating a life well-lived, we cannot help but feel sadness and grief over the loss of someone very important to us. At the same time, there are...

Coffins & Caskets

Your choice of coffin or casket is one of the most personal decisions you will make. It is also usually one of the largest expenses you will incur in arranging a funeral. William Sheahan Funerals, based in Drysdale and servicing the Greater City of Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf...

The Funeral Service

Commemorating the life of a loved one is a deeply personal, individual experience. For that reason, we are committed to ensuring your personal choices are reflected in the service we provide. We can: Conduct the funeral service at our Chapel within our funeral home in Drysdale or at the venue...

The First 24 Hours

William Sheahan Funerals at Drysdale has prepared the following information to assist you when someone dies and what to do in the first 24 hours. Contact William Sheahan Funerals who will deal directly with the hospital. The body will be kept in the hospital mortuary until all paperwork is processed,...

Funeral services

William Sheahan Funerals offers you a respectful, caring service. Our fully qualified funeral directors can guide you through your options and tailor your celebration to meet your needs. We can also take care of all your funeral arrangements so you can spend more time with your family during this difficult time.

The funeral services we offer include:

Funeral arrangements, Drysdale, including timing, location, celebrant, music and audio visual, transport, obituaries and funeral notices, flowers, coffin or casket selection, booklets and other remembrances.
Conducting the funeral service at either our Chapel in Drysdale or your preferred venue. We can guide you on decisions such as the type of celebration (including meeting religious and cultural needs), whether to arrange for a viewing, the structure of the celebration and the role you may play, including eulogies. We can also liaise with churches and cemeteries.
A choice of prepaid funerals or pre-arranged funeral plans which can help you ensure your future funeral needs are met.
Bereavement care, including being on hand to talk when you need us.
A wide range of coffins and caskets.

Funeral arrangements – useful information

Please take a moment to view this web site. It offers a wealth of information about funeral arrangements that will help you create a memorable funeral, including:

How to arrange a funeral
What to do in the first 24 hours
How to write a eulogy
Churches and cemeteries in the region
Bereavement care and helplines when you need them
Frequently asked questions.

We’re here when you need our help, so please email or call us on 03 5251 3477.