Eastwood is the birthplace of the Granny Smith apple, first grown here by chance from a seedling by Maria Ann Smith. Every October the Granny Smith Festival fills the oval and closed streets with rides, market stalls, parades, an apple-baking competition and fireworks at Upper Eastwood Oval. The name was given by early free settler William Rutledge, and today more than 19,000 people live here.
Eastwood is 17 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD, across the City of Ryde and the City of Parramatta. Harmony Funerals looks after Eastwood families from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and come to your home. We work with Ryde Hospital and Field of Mars Cemetery, and Simple Bare Essentials Cremation is from $3,650 inc. GST.
Eastwood 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 Eastwood, 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 Eastwood
- 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 Eastwood 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 Eastwood families
Do you look after families in Eastwood?
Yes. Eastwood 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 Eastwood?
Families in Eastwood often choose Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde; Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Eastwood 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 Eastwood?
Yes. Cremations for Eastwood 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 Eastwood?
Yes. Burials for Eastwood families usually take place at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North 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 Eastwood?
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 Eastwood, 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 Eastwood?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards and Ryde Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Eastwood. 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 Eastwood?
Most Eastwood 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 Eastwood?
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 Eastwood?
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 Eastwood 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 Eastwood?
Yes. Plenty of Eastwood 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 Eastwood?
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 Eastwood?
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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