Irish settlers once called this ridge Vinegar Hill, until Governor Lachlan Macquarie objected and named it Bellevue Hill, meaning beautiful view. The suburb is 5 kilometres east of the CBD in the Municipality of Woollahra. Most of its housing went up between 1910 and 1930 after the tram line arrived, and a tram ran here from 1909 until the last section closed in 1959.
We care for Bellevue Hill families from the Harmony Funerals care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, and we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Arrangements can be made with you at home.
Prices start from $3,650 inc. GST for a Simple Bare Essentials Cremation.
Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill is one of the many suburbs we serve.
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 Bellevue Hill, 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 Bellevue Hill
- 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 Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill families
Do you look after families in Bellevue Hill?
Yes. Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill?
Families in Bellevue Hill often choose Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville (burial and cremation); Waverley Cemetery, Bronte; South Head Cemetery, Vaucluse. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill?
Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill?
Yes. Burials for Bellevue Hill families usually take place at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville; Waverley Cemetery, Bronte. 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 Bellevue Hill?
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 Bellevue Hill, 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 Bellevue Hill?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst and Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Bellevue Hill. 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 Bellevue Hill?
Most Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill?
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 Bellevue Hill?
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 Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill?
Yes. Plenty of Bellevue Hill 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 Bellevue Hill?
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 Bellevue Hill?
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.
