Copacabana got its name from real estate developers Willmore and Randell in the mid twentieth century. It lies at the northern end of Macmasters Beach, separated from it by Cochrone Lagoon, about 17.4 kilometres south-east of Gosford. The northern headland, Tudibaring Point, is said to mean "place where the waves pound like a beating heart" in the local Indigenous language. The 2016 census counted 2,735 residents.
Families in Copacabana, in the Central Coast Council area, are looked after from our Tuggerah care centre at 1/5 Joule Place, Tuggerah. Harmony Funerals is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and Simple Bare Essentials Cremation is from $3,650 inc. GST.
Copacabana is looked after from our Tuggerah care centre at 1/5 Joule Place, Tuggerah NSW 2259, 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 Copacabana, 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 Copacabana
- 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 Copacabana 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 Copacabana families
Do you look after families in Copacabana?
Yes. Copacabana is looked after from our Tuggerah care centre at 1/5 Joule Place, Tuggerah NSW 2259, 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 Copacabana?
Families in Copacabana often choose Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park (burial and cremation); Point Clare Cemetery; Central Coast Council cemeteries. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Copacabana 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 Copacabana?
Yes. As a funeral director for Copacabana 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 Copacabana?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Copacabana. Most local families use Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park; Point Clare 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 Copacabana?
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 Copacabana, 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 Copacabana?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Gosford Hospital and Gosford Private Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Copacabana. 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 Copacabana?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Copacabana, 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 Copacabana?
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 Copacabana?
Yes. You do not have to come to our Tuggerah care centre to arrange a funeral. We are happy to sit down with you at home in Copacabana 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 Copacabana?
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 Copacabana, 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 Copacabana?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Copacabana 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 Copacabana?
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 Copacabana 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.
