Our Gatton Funeral Home
Serving the Lockyer Valley since 1872
Gatton Funerals has been a trusted part of the Lockyer Valley community for over 150 years, helping families farewell the people they love. Located on Crescent Street in the heart of Gatton, we proudly serve families across the Lockyer Valley, from Gatton and Laidley to Lowood and the surrounding region.
Meet Sarah Schwamm at Gatton Funerals
Location Manager at Gatton FuneralsSarah Schwamm joined Gatton Funerals in 2024 and now serves as Location Manager. Before beginning her career in funeral service, she spent 10 years working in automotive sales. Her decision to move into funeral service was driven by a genuine passion for helping and caring for people, allowing her to support families through some of life's most difficult moments.
Gatton funeral home facilities & amenities
Chapel
Arrangement room
Viewing room
Coffin selection room
Accessibility
Parking
Alternative venues for a funeral or memorial
A funeral or memorial service doesn't need to be held at our Gatton funeral home. The Lockyer Valley offers many meaningful locations where we can help you arrange a farewell – from historic local churches to beloved community venues and beautiful natural settings.
Parks, gardens and scenic locations
The Lockyer Valley is home to dozens of parks and reserves, offering peaceful outdoor settings for a funeral service or memorial.
Lake Apex Park, Gatton
Queens Park, Gatton
Fairways Park, Kensington Grove
Jean Biggs Park, Withcott
Forest Hill Place
Availability and permissions vary by location. We can look into this for you as part of the planning process.
Places of worship
We work respectfully with faith communities of all backgrounds across the Lockyer Valley.
Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Gatton
Peace Lutheran Church, Gatton
Gatton Church of Christ
Gatton Uniting Church
Gatton Baptist Church
St Saviour's Anglican Church, Laidley
Lockyer Valley Islamic Association Mosque (Gatton Masjid)
Toowoomba Buddhist Centre, Toowoomba
Siri Dharamasiri Buddhist Vihara, Toowoomba
Gurdwara Sahib (Sikh), Toowoomba
Community venues
Local venues can provide a warm and familiar setting for a service or gathering.
Gatton Shire Hall
Gatton RSL
Gatton Leagues Club
Local sporting clubs
Sporting clubs often hold strong personal connections and can be a meaningful place to gather.
Gatton Bowls and Community Club
Laidley Bowling Club
Lockyer Valley Turf Club
Gatton Golf Club
Cemeteries and crematoriums
Some families choose to hold a service at a cemetery or crematorium.
Laidley Cemetery
Gatton Cemetery
Ma Ma Creek Cemetery
Helidon General Cemetery
Laidley Lawn Cemetery
See inside our funeral home in Gatton
Trusted by families across the Lockyer Valley
Professional and down to earth approach.
Made to feel very comfortable throughout the whole process.
The staff were all really lovely and friendly and supportive when my father recently passed away.
I had never organised a funeral before and the staff were wonderful in helping me through every step.
They were very upstanding and sympathetic to our concerns and looked after mum very well.
Can't praise them enough.
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We’re available 24/7 to provide calm, practical support when you need it most.
Meet Sarah Schwamm
Sarah Schwamm joined Gatton Funerals in 2024 and now serves as Location Manager. Before beginning her career in funeral service, she spent 10 years working in automotive sales. Her decision to move into funeral service was driven by a genuine passion for helping and caring for people, allowing her to support families through some of life's most difficult moments.
What Sarah enjoys most about her role is guiding families through the funeral arrangement process and helping them create meaningful farewells that reflect the life of their loved one. She finds it incredibly rewarding to provide comfort and support during challenging times and takes pride in working alongside a professional team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her partner and daughter. Whether it's a day trip to the coast or joining her partner on truck deliveries, she values the opportunity to unwind and make lasting memories with her family.
Originally from a small town in central New Zealand, Sarah moved to Australia in 2011. She has always had a passion for trucks and has driven an AB Triple, one of the largest truck combinations on Australian roads. She also speaks basic Māori.
Sarah loves the relaxed lifestyle and strong sense of community found throughout the Lockyer Valley. She appreciates the friendly nature of the people who call the region home and enjoys being part of a community where genuine connections matter.
One of the most memorable funerals Sarah has been involved with was a small family gathering held on a private property, where a loved one was honoured in front of his favourite tractor. For Sarah, it was a meaningful reflection of the importance of creating personalised farewells that truly celebrate an individual's life and passions.
Sarah is also passionate about supporting the local community. She and her team are building connections with aged care facilities across the region, and on Anzac Day proudly distributed 1,000 poppies to community members attending the local service in Gatton.
As a small team, Gatton Funerals takes a collaborative approach to caring for families. Sarah believes it is important that families feel comfortable with every member of the team, ensuring seamless support throughout the funeral journey. She is proud to lead a team that combines professionalism, genuine care and strong local connections to help families create meaningful farewells.