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the Hills District

Funeral director in Rouse Hill, near Castlebrook


Rouse Hill has grown into one of Sydney’s biggest family suburbs, with young families in the new estates and long-time residents on the older acreage. It is also home to Castlebrook Memorial Park, one of the north-west’s main cemeteries and crematoria.

Having Castlebrook so close makes it easy to keep the whole farewell in Rouse Hill: a chapel service, then burial or cremation on the same grounds. We arrange services there regularly, as well as at local churches and community venues.

Rouse Hill families are looked after from our Blacktown care centre, a short drive away. Call us at any time and we will come to your home to make the arrangements.

Rouse Hill 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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Your funeral director

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 Rouse Hill, 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 Rouse Hill

  1. At home: call their doctor to confirm the death, then call us.
  2. In hospital or a nursing home: the staff will arrange the paperwork. Call us and we will liaise with them.
  3. Suddenly or unexpectedly: call us and we will work with the Coroner for you.

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Packages

Funeral costs for Rouse Hill families


Simple Bare Essentials Cremation

Starting from
$3,650

inc. GST · No service, no attendance

Simple Bare Essentials Funeral

Starting from
$6,195

inc. GST · Held in our Blacktown chapel or the Royal Remembrance Chapel, St Marys

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Questions from Rouse Hill families


Can the service and burial both be at Castlebrook?

Yes. Castlebrook Memorial Park has chapels as well as burial and cremation, so the whole funeral can be held in one place.

Do you look after families in Rouse Hill?

Yes. Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill?

Families in Rouse Hill often choose Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill (burial and cremation); Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.

How much does a funeral in Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill?

Yes. As a funeral director for Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill?

Yes. Burials for Rouse Hill families usually take place at Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill; Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde. 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 Rouse Hill?

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 Rouse Hill, 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 Rouse Hill?

Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Westmead Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Rouse Hill. 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 Rouse Hill?

Most Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill?

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 Rouse Hill?

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 Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill?

Yes. Plenty of Rouse Hill 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 Rouse Hill?

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 Rouse Hill?

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.