State Services
A State Service (Funeral or Memorial) represents a considerable honour accorded by the New South Wales Government in recognition of an individual’s achievement and contribution during their lifetime.
2022 State Services
Upon the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, NSW paid tribute to her dedication and contribution to the State.
The State Funeral for Mr John Raper MBE took place at 10.30am on Monday, 28 February 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park.
Past State Services (from 1991)
| Year | Date | Name | Service | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 Dec | Eddie Jaku OAM | Memorial | Sydney Town Hall, Sydney |
| 2021 | 4 Jun | Robert 'Bob' Fulton AM | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2021 | 15 Apr | Carla Zampatti AC | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2021 | 10 Mar | Mr Jack Mundey AO | Memorial | Sydney Town Hall, Sydney |
| 2021 | 22 Feb | The Hon Ian Armstrong AM OBE | Memorial | Cowra Showground Pavilion, Cowra |
| 2021 | 19 Feb | Mayor Lilliane Brady OAM | Funeral | Drummond Park, Cobar |
| 2020 | 25 Sep | The Hon John Fahey AC | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2020 | 11 Jul | Uncle Lyall Munro Senior | Funeral | Moree Boomerangs Oval, Moree |
| 2019 | 18 Oct | The Hon Jane Hamilton Mathews AO | Memorial | Sydney Opera House, Sydney |
| 2019 | 9 Sep | Ms Margaret Hannah Fulton OAM | Memorial | Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney |
| 2019 | 12 Jun | Mr Les Murray AO | Memorial | State Library of New South Wales, Sydney |
| 2018 | 16 Nov | Mr Ian Bruce Carrick Kiernan AO | Memorial | Sydney Opera House, Sydney |
| 2018 | 5 Jul | The Hon Sir Laurence Street AC KCMG QC | Funeral | Sydney Opera House, Sydney |
| 2018 | 21 Feb | Sir Nicholas Michael Shehadie AC OBE | Funeral | St James Church, Sydney |
| 2017 | 9 Dec | Mr Solomon (Sol) David Bellear AM | Funeral | Redfern Oval, Redfern |
| 2017 | 21 Aug | Ms Betty Cuthbert AM MBE | Memorial | Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park |
| 2017 | 18 Aug | The Hon John Richard (Johno) Johnson KCSG | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2017 | 14 Aug | Mr Les Murray AM | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2016 | 27 Jun | Dame Leonie Judith Kramer AC DBE | Memorial | Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney |
| 2016 | 26 May | The Hon Thomas (Tom) Lancelot Lewis AO | Funeral | St Stephen’s Uniting Church, Sydney |
| 2015 | 7 Sep | Mr James Bartholomew Cummings AM | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2014 | 1 May | The Hon Neville Wran AC CNZM QC | Funeral | Sydney Town Hall, Sydney |
| 2013 | 2 Oct | Mr Godfrey Eugene (Rusty) Priest AM | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2012 | 19 Jun | The Hon Francis (Frank) John Walker QC | Funeral | Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney |
| 2012 | 3 May | Dr James (Jimmy) Little AO | Memorial | Sydney Opera House, Sydney |
| 2011 | 24 Aug | Ms Margaret Hannah Olley AC | Memorial | Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney |
| 2011 | 21 Feb | Ms Sylvia (Ingram) Scott | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2011 | 16 Feb | Mr Francis (Frank) Roy Roberts | Funeral | Armidale Town Hall, Armidale |
| 2010 | 19 May | The Hon Jeffrey Shaw QC | Funeral | Sydney Town Hall, Sydney |
| 2010 | 31 Mar | Mr Charles (Chicka) Dixon | Funeral | Sydney Town Hall, Sydney |
| 2009 | 1 Apr | Mr Laurence Short AO | Memorial | Sydney Trades Hall, Sydney |
| 2009 | 21 Jan | Mrs Nancy Bird Walton | Funeral | St. Andrews Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2007 | 5 Dec | Mr Bernard (Bernie) Banton AM | Funeral | Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park |
| 2006 | 4 Apr | Mr Kevin Charles (Pro) Hart MBE | Funeral | Broken Hill Entertainment Centre, Broken Hill |
| 2005 | 22 Mar | His Honour Judge Robert (Bob) Bellear | Funeral | Sydney Town Hall, Sydney |
| 2004 | 15 Nov | Mr John Norman (Johnny) Warren MBE OAM | Funeral | St. Andrews Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2004 | 20 Sep | Mr Anthony (Tony) Michael McGrane MP OAM | Funeral | St Brigid's Catholic Church, Dubbo |
| 2004 | 27 Aug | Mr Marcel Caux | Funeral | Salvation Army Sydney Congress Hall, Sydney |
| 2004 | 18 Jun | Mr Herb Simms | Funeral | St. Andrews Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2003 | 26 Sep | Mr David (Slim Dusty) Gordon Kirkpatrick AO MBE | Funeral | St. Andrews Cathedral, Sydney |
| 2001 | 20 Sep | Mr Charles (Charlie) Mance | Funeral | St James Church, Sydney |
| 1999 | 17 May | The Hon Sir Eric Archibald Willis KBE CMG | Funeral | St James Church, Sydney |
| 1994 | 5 Sep | Mr John Newman MP | Funeral | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mount Pritchard |
| 1991 | 10 Jul | Dr Victor Chang AC | Funeral | St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney |