In February 1792 Governor Phillip granted land on the north bank of the Parramatta River here to eight marines, who grew wheat, maize and vegetables. One of them, Alexander McDonald, received 130 acres, and his house still stands at 15 to 17 Honor Street. Ermington lies at the geographical and demographic centre of Greater Sydney.
The suburb is 15 kilometres from the Sydney CBD, in the City of Parramatta.
We look after Ermington families from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street. Call us at any hour and we will come to your home. Simple Bare Essentials Cremation is from $3,650 inc. GST, and Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium is one choice.
Ermington 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 Ermington, 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 Ermington
- 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 Ermington 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 Ermington families
Do you look after families in Ermington?
Yes. Ermington 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 Ermington?
Families in Ermington often choose Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe (all major faith sections); Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium; Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Ermington 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 Ermington?
Yes. Cremations for Ermington 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 Ermington?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Ermington. Most local families use Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe; Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium. 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 Ermington?
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 Ermington, 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 Ermington?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Westmead Hospital and Auburn Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Ermington. 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 Ermington?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Ermington, 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 Ermington?
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 Ermington?
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 Ermington 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 Ermington?
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 Ermington, 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 Ermington?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Ermington 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 Ermington?
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 Ermington 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.
