Collaroy was once part of Narrabeen and took its name from the SS Collaroy, which ran aground on the beach in 1881. The ship was refloated and later wrecked off California in 1889, and one of its anchors has been displayed at Narrabeen Lakes Public School since 1928. Collaroy's surf beach joins Narrabeen Beach to make one continuous 3.4 kilometre stretch, patrolled by four surf lifesaving clubs.
Families in Collaroy, known locally as The Roy, are looked after from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we come to your home. Burial can be arranged at Mona Vale Cemetery or Frenchs Forest Bushland Cemetery. Simple Bare Essentials Funeral from $6,195 inc. GST.
Collaroy 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 Collaroy, 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 Collaroy
- 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 Collaroy 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 Collaroy families
Do you look after families in Collaroy?
Yes. Collaroy 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 Collaroy?
Families in Collaroy 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 Collaroy 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 Collaroy?
Yes. Cremations for Collaroy families start from $3,650 inc. GST with our Simple Bare Essentials Cremation. Some families hold a full chapel service first, others prefer a quiet cremation with no attendance. Both are fine, and we will explain exactly what each one costs.
Can Harmony Funerals arrange a burial in Collaroy?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Collaroy. 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 Collaroy?
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 Collaroy, 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 Collaroy?
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 Collaroy. 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 Collaroy?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Collaroy, 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 Collaroy?
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 Collaroy?
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 Collaroy 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 Collaroy?
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 Collaroy, 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 Collaroy?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Collaroy 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 Collaroy?
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 Collaroy is the person who sees it through on the day.
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