Oyster Bay takes its name from the oysters once found in plenty in the bay, a name shown on Surveyor Wells' maps in 1840. The suburb sits on the southern bank of the Georges River, 26 kilometres south of the CBD in the Sutherland Shire, and includes Green Point, home of the Sutherland Astronomical Society, and Caravan Head. Steps and paths built in the 1930s lead down to the shops by the bay.
Our Canterbury care centre looks after Oyster Bay families. Harmony Funerals is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will meet you at home.
Services can be held at a local church, such as St Joseph Catholic Church. A Simple Bare Essentials Funeral is from $6,195 inc. GST.
Oyster Bay is looked after from our Canterbury care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193, and we are always happy to come to your home instead.
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Harmony Funerals is a funeral director for all of Sydney, and Oyster Bay is one of the many suburbs we serve.
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 Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay
- 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 Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay families
Do you look after families in Oyster Bay?
Yes. Oyster Bay is looked after from our Canterbury care centre at 51-53 Canterbury Road, Canterbury NSW 2193, 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 Oyster Bay?
Families in Oyster Bay often choose Woronora Memorial Park and Crematorium, Sutherland. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay?
Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Oyster Bay. Most local families use Woronora Memorial Park and Crematorium, Sutherland. 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 Oyster Bay?
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 Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah and Kareena Private Hospital, Caringbah, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Oyster Bay. 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 Oyster Bay?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay?
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 Oyster Bay?
Yes. You do not have to come to our Canterbury care centre to arrange a funeral. We are happy to sit down with you at home in Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay?
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 Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Oyster Bay 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 Oyster Bay?
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 Oyster Bay 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.
