A close family member of a 51-year-old Indigenous man who died in custody in Kowanyama, far-north Queensland, says the impact is deeply felt by those still waiting for answers.

On Nov 8 the man was pronounced dead at a local health service after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Kowanyama watchhouse hours after his arrest.

In the days following Queensland Police confirmed investigations into the incident had begun and three local officers were relocated out of the town. A peaceful protest was then held by community members rocked by the news.

On December 7 a funeral service was held in Kowanyama, and while those close to the man were able to say their goodbyes, the lack of information surrounding his death has left them in limbo.

"It's a long waiting process, but we really need answers ASAP," Darby, an immediate relative to the deceased, said.

"Outside of me is looking good but on the inside I'm hurting."

The matter is before the state coroner.

Kowanyama Local Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor Robbie Sands told National Indigenous Times that the CCTV footage of the incident shown to the man's family was concerning.

Last month Queensland Police said initial investigations "have confirmed the members involved did not have physical contact with the man at the time of the incident".

Mr Sands said while early ill-feeling towards replacement police officers has stopped, the community continues to struggle with the ongoing situation.

"Initially there were sort of tentative (feelings) there but they've probably sort of gotten around to them over time and said, look, it's not your fault, it's your fellow team members," he said.

Mr Sands said meetings with senior Queensland Police had been scheduled for shortly after the funeral.

There have been at least 527 Indigenous deaths in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody brought down its findings in 1991.