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Death Notices Tasmania | Obituaries and Funeral Notices

Read death notices, funeral notices and obituaries across Tasmania. Submit notices from Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and regional communities within 24-48 hours.

By Tasmania Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Death Notices Tasmania | Obituaries and Funeral Notices
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Paying Tribute in Tasmania

In Tasmania's close-knit communities, death notices and funeral notices are a vital way for families to share news of a passing and invite the community to pay their respects. Tasmania Daily publishes notices from families and funeral directors across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and all regional and rural Tasmanian communities.

Finding Tasmania Death Notices

Tasmanian death notices are submitted through funeral directors and published online within 24-48 hours. They cover the full state including the Huon Valley and Channel area south of Hobart, the East Coast, the West Coast, the North West and the far North. Notices include the full name of the deceased, dates, service details and a tribute from the family.

Submitting a Death Notice in Tasmania

To place a death notice or funeral notice in Tasmania Daily, speak with your funeral director, who can arrange publication. Tasmanian funeral homes routinely assist families with death notice placement.

A Tasmanian death notice typically includes: the full name and dates of the person who has passed, family members, details of any funeral or memorial service, and a personal tribute.

Types of Notices

  • Death Notices, Brief announcement of a passing.
  • Funeral Notices, Service details including time, date and location.
  • Obituaries, Extended tribute to a life and community contribution.
  • Tributes, Personal remembrances from family and the wider Tasmanian community.
  • Acknowledgements, Thank-you notices following a service.

Tasmania Funeral and Cremation Services

Tasmania has a range of funeral directors serving communities across the state. Options include traditional church-based funerals, graveside services, celebrations of life and cremation. Tasmania's natural environment has also made natural burial an increasingly popular choice for families who wish to reflect the island's landscape in their farewell arrangements.

For a directory of accredited Tasmanian funeral directors, visit the Australian Funeral Directors Association at afda.org.au.

Grief Support in Tasmania

Grief support across Tasmania is available through GriefLine (1300 845 745), Anglicare Tasmania, and local health and counselling services in Hobart, Launceston and regional centres. Many Tasmanian funeral directors also provide referrals to bereavement support as part of their after-care services.

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