Bayview takes its name from its view across Pittwater, the waterway Governor Arthur Phillip named in 1788 after British prime minister William Pitt the Younger. One of the first settlers, Patrick Bryan, built a house in 1821 where Bayview Golf Links now stands. Concrete tetrahedron tank traps off Pittwater Road are a little-known remnant of Second World War defences on the Northern Beaches.
Bayview is looked after from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street. We are available 24 hours a day and come to your home to arrange the funeral. Burial can be arranged at Mona Vale Cemetery, and if a death occurs at Mona Vale Hospital we can bring your loved one into our care. Simple Bare Essentials Funeral from $6,195 inc. GST.
Bayview is looked after from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street, Blacktown NSW 2148, and we are always happy to come to your home instead.
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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 Bayview, 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 Bayview
- At home: call their doctor to confirm the death, then call us.
- In hospital or a nursing home: the staff will arrange the paperwork. Call us and we will liaise with them.
- Suddenly or unexpectedly: call us and we will work with the Coroner for you.
Funeral costs for Bayview families
Simple Bare Essentials Cremation
inc. GST · No service, no attendance
Simple Bare Essentials Funeral
inc. GST · Held in our Blacktown chapel or the Royal Remembrance Chapel, St Marys
Questions from Bayview families
Do you look after families in Bayview?
Yes. Bayview is looked after from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street, Blacktown NSW 2148, 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 Bayview?
Families in Bayview often choose Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery; Mona Vale Cemetery; Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Bayview 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 Bayview?
Yes. As a funeral director for Bayview we arrange cremations every week, from $3,650 inc. GST. That includes the transfer into our care, the coffin, the cremation itself and a timber urn for the ashes, and we will talk you through whether you want a service beforehand.
Can Harmony Funerals arrange a burial in Bayview?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Bayview. Most local families use Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery; Mona Vale Cemetery. Cemetery fees are set by the cemetery rather than by us, so we will get you the current figures in writing before you decide.
Where can we hold a funeral service in Bayview?
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 Bayview, 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 Bayview?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Northern Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest and Mona Vale Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Bayview. 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 Bayview?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Bayview, which is the time needed for the medical certificates and the cremation or burial permit. Coroner’s cases take longer. Where a faith or a family tradition calls for a faster farewell, tell us straight away and we will work to it.
Do you arrange cultural and religious funerals in Bayview?
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 Bayview?
Yes. You do not have to come to our Blacktown care centre to arrange a funeral. We are happy to sit down with you at home in Bayview 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 Bayview?
Yes, and it is one of the kindest things you can do for your family. We will go through the choices with you at our care centre or at home in Bayview, write your wishes down and keep them on file, so that when the day comes nobody has to guess what you would have wanted. Prepaying is optional.
Do you offer prepaid funerals in Bayview?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Bayview families, which fixes the cost at today’s prices and takes the financial worry off your loved ones. You choose exactly what you want, we set it out in writing, and the money goes into an approved pre-paid funeral fund rather than our own account, as NSW law requires. Ring 02 9676 2561 for a plain-English explanation.
What should we look for in a funeral director in Bayview?
Look for published prices, a written quote, and a funeral director who answers the phone themselves at two in the morning. We publish what our packages cost, we put everything in writing, and the person who arranges your loved one’s funeral in Bayview is the person who sees it through on the day.
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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.
