Blackheath sits near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, about 1,065 metres above sea level between Katoomba and Mount Victoria. Governor Lachlan Macquarie named it "Black-Heath" in 1815 on his return from Bathurst, and some of its shops date from the late 1800s. Its growers market and community market are held each month.
Blackheath families are looked after from our Blacktown care centre, and we travel up the Mountains to meet you at home. Burials can be arranged in the Blue Mountains City Council cemeteries, and we work with the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital in Katoomba.
Blackheath 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 Blackheath, 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 Blackheath
- 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 Blackheath 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 Blackheath families
Do you look after families in Blackheath?
Yes. Blackheath 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 Blackheath?
Families in Blackheath often choose Blue Mountains City Council cemeteries, including Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Springwood. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Blackheath 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 Blackheath?
Yes. As a funeral director for Blackheath 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 Blackheath?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Blackheath. Most local families use Blue Mountains City Council cemeteries, including Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Springwood. 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 Blackheath?
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 Blackheath, 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 Blackheath?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, Katoomba and Springwood Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Blackheath. 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 Blackheath?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Blackheath, 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 Blackheath?
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 Blackheath?
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 Blackheath 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 Blackheath?
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 Blackheath, 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 Blackheath?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Blackheath 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 Blackheath?
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 Blackheath 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.
