MacMasters Beach is named after Allan MacMaster, a Scot who arrived in Australia in 1839 and was among the first landowners here in 1855. Chess player Max Judd lived here all his life on a 40 acre farm beside Cockrone Lagoon, and Beryl Guertner, who led Australian House and Garden for 25 years, retired here in 1973.
The suburb is on the Bouddi Peninsula in the Central Coast Council area. Harmony Funerals cares for families here from our Tuggerah care centre, 1/5 Joule Place, Tuggerah, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your home to arrange, and Simple Bare Essentials Funeral starts from $6,195 inc. GST.
MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach, 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 MacMasters Beach
- 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 MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach families
Do you look after families in MacMasters Beach?
Yes. MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach?
Families in MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach?
Yes. As a funeral director for MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach?
Yes. Burials for MacMasters Beach families usually take place at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park; Point Clare Cemetery. 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 MacMasters Beach?
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 MacMasters Beach, 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 MacMasters Beach?
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 MacMasters Beach. 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 MacMasters Beach?
Most MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach?
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 MacMasters Beach?
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 MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach?
Yes. Plenty of MacMasters Beach 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 MacMasters Beach?
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 MacMasters Beach?
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.
