Gordon was known as Lane Cove until 1879, when the village and post office were renamed after Robert McIntosh's Gordondale estate. Its first school was set up at Governor Macquarie's request in 1816. Gordon is the administrative centre of Ku-ring-gai Council, and much of the suburb sits in bushland along the banks of Stony Creek.
Gordon is 14 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD. Harmony Funerals looks after Gordon families from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home to arrange the funeral, which can be held at a local church, graveside, at home or at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium. Simple Bare Essentials Cremation is from $3,650 inc. GST, and we work with Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital.
Gordon 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 Gordon, 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 Gordon
- 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 Gordon 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 Gordon families
Do you look after families in Gordon?
Yes. Gordon 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 Gordon?
Families in Gordon often choose Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Gordon 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 Gordon?
Yes. As a funeral director for Gordon 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 Gordon?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Gordon. Most local families use Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde. 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 Gordon?
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 Gordon, 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 Gordon?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Gordon. 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 Gordon?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Gordon, 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 Gordon?
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 Gordon?
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 Gordon 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 Gordon?
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 Gordon, 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 Gordon?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Gordon 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 Gordon?
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 Gordon 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.
