Linden was first called Seventeen Mile Hollow, for its distance of 17 miles from the Nepean River, and later took the name of Linden Lodge, a home built in 1865 by businessman William Jolley Henderson. The railway station dates from 1874. Close to the village are the grave of road-gang convict John Donohoe, who died in 1837, the rock pile known as Caley's Repulse, King's Cave and the heritage-listed Linden Observatory.
Linden is in the City of Blue Mountains, 82 kilometres west of Sydney.
Harmony Funerals cares for Linden families from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street. We are available 24/7 and will come to your home to arrange.
Linden 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 Linden, 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 Linden
- 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 Linden 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 Linden families
Do you look after families in Linden?
Yes. Linden 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 Linden?
Families in Linden often choose Blue Mountains City Council cemeteries, including Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Springwood. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Linden 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 Linden?
Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Linden families. Our Simple Bare Essentials Cremation starts from $3,650 inc. GST and covers the transfer, the coffin, the cremation and a timber urn. You can hold a full service first, gather quietly beforehand, or choose no service at all.
Can Harmony Funerals arrange a burial in Linden?
Yes. Burials for Linden families usually take place at Blue Mountains City Council cemeteries, including Katoomba, Wentworth Falls and Springwood. 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 Linden?
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 Linden, 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 Linden?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, Katoomba and Springwood Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Linden. 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 Linden?
Most Linden 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 Linden?
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 Linden?
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 Linden 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 Linden?
Yes. Plenty of Linden 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 Linden?
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 Linden?
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.
