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Funeral director in Concord West


Philanthropist Thomas Walker lived at Yaralla, a Victorian Italianate mansion on the Parramatta River, and left funds for a convalescent hospital that became the Thomas Walker Hospital, designed by Sir John Sulman. The Concord name comes from Concord, Massachusetts, and the first land grants here were made in 1793.

Concord West is 16 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD in the City of Canada Bay, formed when Concord Council merged with Drummoyne Council in 2000. It shares the 2138 postcode with Rhodes.

Concord West families are looked after from our Canterbury care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road. If a death occurs at Concord Repatriation General Hospital or at home, call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Concord West 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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Families in Concord West are part of the wider community we care for as a Sydney funeral director.

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 Concord West, 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 Concord West

  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 Concord West 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 Concord West families


Do you look after families in Concord West?

Yes. Concord West 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 Concord West?

Families in Concord West often choose Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe; Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde; Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.

How much does a funeral in Concord West 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 Concord West?

Yes. As a funeral director for Concord West 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 Concord West?

Yes. Burials for Concord West families usually take place at Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe; Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde. 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 Concord West?

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 Concord West, 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 Concord West?

Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown and Concord Repatriation General Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Concord West. 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 Concord West?

Most Concord West 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 Concord West?

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 Concord West?

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 Concord West 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 Concord West?

Yes. Plenty of Concord West 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 Concord West?

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 Concord West?

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.