State Funeral Service for Mr Bert Newton AM MBE
A State Funeral Service for Mr Bert Newton AM MBE was held on Friday 12 November 2021 at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne.
Bert’s family and 300 of his friends and colleagues attended the State Funeral Service to celebrate his life and reflect on his contribution to the entertainment industry, numerous charities and the state of Victoria.
The Service commenced with a welcome from Very Reverend Werner Utri, Dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral. This was followed by a rendition of the Australian National Anthem, performed by Silvie Paladino.
Bert’s memory was then honoured by the Premier, the Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, followed by tributes and performances on behalf of colleagues and family, including from Eddie McGuire AM, Anthony Callea and Peter Smith OAM.
A Requiem Mass was then led by Archbishop Peter Comensoli. The State Funeral Service concluded with Bert’s family escorting his casket from the Cathedral, followed by his grandchildren releasing doves outside.
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### Bert’s coffin was draped in an Australian flag, with yellow roses placed atop View ‘Bert’s coffin was draped in an Australian flag, with yellow roses placed atop’ fullscreen
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### Silvie Paladino performed the Australian National Anthem at the commencement of the Funeral View ‘Silvie Paladino performed the Australian National Anthem at the commencement of the Funeral’ fullscreen
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### Archbishop Peter Comensoli led the Requiem Mass View ‘Archbishop Peter Comensoli led the Requiem Mass’ fullscreen
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### The audience at the Funeral View ‘The audience at the Funeral’ fullscreen
Live stream
The State Funeral Service live stream can be viewed below.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/siLrMPVeFEk?autoplay=0&start=0&rel=0
Updated 6 August 2025
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