Funeral Director Peakhurst Heights
Peakhurst Heights local funeral directors. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Harmony Funerals cares for families in Peakhurst Heights and right across St George, whether that means a chapel service, a church, or a farewell somewhere that truly meant something.
St George sits right next door to our Canterbury care centre, so families from Hurstville to Brighton-Le-Sands are only a short drive from us.
The St George area has strong Greek, Macedonian, Chinese and Lebanese communities alongside long-time Aussie families. We are regularly asked to coordinate with local Orthodox and Catholic parishes, and we know how those services run.
Peakhurst Heights 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.
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 Peakhurst Heights, 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 Peakhurst Heights
- 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 Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights families
Do you look after families in Peakhurst Heights?
Yes. Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights?
Families in Peakhurst Heights often choose Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland; Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville; Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights?
Yes. Cremations for Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights?
Yes. Burials for Peakhurst Heights families usually take place at Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland; Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville. 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 Peakhurst Heights?
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 Peakhurst Heights, 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 Peakhurst Heights?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from St George Hospital, Kogarah and Hurstville Private Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Peakhurst Heights. 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 Peakhurst Heights?
Most Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights?
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 Peakhurst Heights?
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 Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights?
Yes. Plenty of Peakhurst Heights 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 Peakhurst Heights?
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 Peakhurst Heights?
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.
