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Funeral director in Bardwell Park


Until August 2016, Bardwell Park was the only suburb in Sydney without traffic lights. Named after free settler Thomas Hill Bardwell, it lies 12 kilometres south west of the CBD in Bayside Council and borders the Wolli Creek Valley, where community action led to the M5 being built as a tunnel. The railway station opened in 1931, and the Bardwell Park Earlwood RSL sits beside it.

Harmony Funerals looks after Bardwell Park families from our Canterbury care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and come to your home.

Services can be held at a club, a local church or graveside. Cremation starts from $3,650 inc. GST.

Bardwell Park is looked after from our Canterbury care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193, and we are always happy to come to your home instead.

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Harmony Funerals is a funeral director for all of Sydney, and Bardwell Park is one of the many suburbs we serve.

Your funeral director

Josh Staples


Josh has spent over 15 years in the funeral industry and is known for his warm, calm way of guiding families. When you call Harmony Funerals about a funeral in Bardwell Park, you deal with a small team who will know your name and your loved one’s story.

“You will never be just a number to me. You will always be part of my family.”

If someone has just passed away in Bardwell Park

  1. At home: call their doctor to confirm the death, then call us.
  2. In hospital or a nursing home: the staff will arrange the paperwork. Call us and we will liaise with them.
  3. Suddenly or unexpectedly: call us and we will work with the Coroner for you.

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Packages

Funeral costs for Bardwell Park families


Simple Bare Essentials Cremation

Starting from
$3,650

inc. GST · No service, no attendance

Simple Bare Essentials Funeral

Starting from
$6,195

inc. GST · Held in our Blacktown chapel or the Royal Remembrance Chapel, St Marys

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Questions from Bardwell Park families


Do you look after families in Bardwell Park?

Yes. Bardwell Park is looked after from our Canterbury care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193, and we are always happy to come to your home instead. You can call us 24 hours a day on 02 9676 2561.

Which cemeteries and crematoria are near Bardwell Park?

Families in Bardwell Park often choose Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland; Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville; Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.

How much does a funeral in Bardwell Park cost?

Our Simple Bare Essentials Cremation starts from $3,650 and our Simple Bare Essentials Funeral, held in our Blacktown chapel or at the Royal Remembrance Chapel in St Marys, starts from $6,195 (both inc. GST). We will give you a written quote for anything else.

Can you arrange a cremation in Bardwell Park?

Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Bardwell Park families. Our Simple Bare Essentials Cremation starts from $3,650 inc. GST and covers the transfer, the coffin, the cremation and a timber urn. You can hold a full service first, gather quietly beforehand, or choose no service at all.

Can Harmony Funerals arrange a burial in Bardwell Park?

Yes. Burials for Bardwell Park families usually take place at Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland; Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville. We will check what is available in the section you want, handle the grave purchase and the interment booking, and give you a written quote before anything is confirmed.

Where can we hold a funeral service in Bardwell Park?

Wherever suits your family. We have our own chapel at our Blacktown care centre, and we also hold services at the Royal Remembrance Chapel in St Marys, at local churches in and around Bardwell Park, at the graveside, at a club or hall, or at home. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tell you honestly whether it can be done.

Can you collect my loved one from a hospital or nursing home in Bardwell Park?

Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from St George Hospital, Kogarah and Hurstville Private Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Bardwell Park. Call us and we will liaise with the ward, the nursing staff or the doctor so you do not have to make those calls yourself.

How soon can a funeral be held in Bardwell Park?

Most Bardwell Park funerals are held about a week to ten days after the death, because the doctor’s paperwork and the cremation or burial permit have to be completed first. If the Coroner is involved it can take longer. If you need it sooner for religious or cultural reasons, say so on the first call and we will do everything we can.

Do you arrange cultural and religious funerals in Bardwell Park?

Yes. We look after Samoan, Tongan, Cook Island, Māori and Portuguese families, as well as services for every major faith. That can mean several days of gatherings, a viewing at home, a church service with a large choir, or particular customs around washing and dressing. Tell us what your family needs and we will plan around it.

Can a funeral director come to our home in Bardwell Park?

Yes. You do not have to come to our Canterbury care centre to arrange a funeral. We are happy to sit down with you at home in Bardwell Park at a time that suits, bring everything we need with us, and take the arrangements away with us when we leave.

Can we arrange a funeral in advance in Bardwell Park?

Yes. Plenty of Bardwell Park families sit down with us years ahead to write down what they want: burial or cremation, the music, the readings, who should be called. There is no cost and no obligation to record your wishes, and it spares your family from guessing later. You can pay for it in advance as well if you would like to.

Do you offer prepaid funerals in Bardwell Park?

Yes. A prepaid funeral lets you choose and pay for your funeral at today’s prices, so the cost is settled and your family is not left with the bill. Your money is paid into an approved pre-paid funeral fund and held in trust, as NSW law requires, and you will have the full details and the price in writing before you commit to anything. Call us on 02 9676 2561 and we will explain how it works for your family.

What should we look for in a funeral director in Bardwell Park?

Ask for pricing in writing before you commit, ask who will actually look after your loved one, and ask whether you will deal with the same person the whole way through. At Harmony Funerals you deal with a small team, our prices are published, and Josh has spent over 15 years in the funeral industry.

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Whatever the time and whatever the circumstances, call Harmony Funerals on 02 9676 2561 or 0451 713 811. We will guide you through what happens next.