Hiram Philp Funerals Toowoomba

Hiram Philp Funerals Toowoomba

Serving Toowoomba since 1903

Hiram Philp Funerals has been a trusted part of the Toowoomba community for over 120 years, helping families across the region farewell the people they love with dignity and care. Operating from the same Herries Street address where the business was founded, we support families throughout Toowoomba, Cambooya, Clifton, Crow's Nest, Hampton and surrounding areas.

A local family business since 1903

Chapel with heritage stained glass windows

Covered patio for after-service gatherings

Experienced in all faiths and cultural traditions

Toowoomba funeral home facilities & amenities  

Chapel
Our chapel features beautiful stained glass windows and comfortably seats 80 guests, with standing room for an additional 20. The chapel can also be used as a private viewing space for families who wish to spend time with their loved one.
Covered patio area
A sheltered outdoor space where family and friends can gather for refreshments and catering after the service.
Audio-visual facilities
Audio-visual equipment is available so you can play music, share photo slideshows or screen video tributes as part of the service.
Arrangement room
A comfortable, private space to sit down with your funeral director and talk through your wishes and arrangements.
Coffin selection room
View a wide selection of coffins and caskets in different styles, materials and finishes.
Accessibility
Our funeral home is fully accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and with other mobility aids.
Parking
On-site parking is available for 8 vehicles, with additional street parking on Herries Street and John Street. The nearest bus stop is a 3-minute walk away.

Alternative venues for a funeral or memorial 

A funeral or memorial service doesn't need to be held at our Herries Street funeral home. We can help you arrange a farewell at a church, crematorium, park or another meaningful location across Toowoomba and the wider Darling Downs.

Parks, gardens and scenic locations
Known as the Garden City, Toowoomba offers beautiful outdoor settings for a funeral service or memorial.

  • Queens Park Botanic Gardens

  • Japanese Gardens

  • State Rose Garden

  • Crow's Nest National Park

Availability and permissions vary by location. We can look into this for you as part of the planning process. 

Local churches
We work closely with churches and faith communities across Toowoomba.

  • 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

  • Belong Church

Community venues
Local venues can provide a comfortable and familiar setting for a service or gathering. 

  • East Creek Community Centre

  • Newtown Hall

  • Drayton Memorial Hall

  • Concordia Function Centre

Local sporting clubs
Sporting clubs often hold strong personal connections and can be a meaningful place to gather. 

  • Toowoomba Sports Club

  • Club Toowoomba

  • Gold Park Sporting Club

  • Toowoomba Bowls Club

Cemeteries and crematoriums
Some families choose to hold a service at a cemetery or crematorium.

  • Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance Cemetery & Crematorium

  • Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery

See inside our Toowoomba funeral home

Trusted by families across Toowoomba

They are very good at their job.

Felicity C. September 2025

I found David to be very astute at reading people and assessing needs. 

He was compassionate kind and treated me like an individual. I felt as though he saw me as a human being not just a client.Very refreshing and confidence inspiring.
Sharon E. September 2025

David was kind & caring and treated us with dignity and respect and understands the grieving process.

Jennifer S. August 2025
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