St Leonards is named after Viscount Sydney of St Leonards and once covered everything from today's North Sydney to Gore Hill. Its station, opened in 1890, is the oldest on the North Shore line. Gore Hill Cemetery on the Pacific Highway was the area's main burial ground from 1868 until 1975 and is kept as a heritage site. The suburb spans Lane Cove, North Sydney and Willoughby councils, 5 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD.
Royal North Shore Hospital is in St Leonards, and Harmony Funerals can bring someone into our care from there at any hour. We look after families here from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street and come to your home to arrange the funeral. Simple Bare Essentials Cremation is from $3,650 inc. GST.
St Leonards 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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Harmony Funerals is a funeral director for all of Sydney, and St Leonards 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 St Leonards, 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 St Leonards
- 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 St Leonards 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 St Leonards families
Do you look after families in St Leonards?
Yes. St Leonards 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 St Leonards?
Families in St Leonards often choose Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde; Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in St Leonards 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 St Leonards?
Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for St Leonards 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 St Leonards?
Yes. Burials for St Leonards families usually take place at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens 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 St Leonards?
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 St Leonards, 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 St Leonards?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards and Ryde Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout St Leonards. 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 St Leonards?
Most St Leonards 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 St Leonards?
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 St Leonards?
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 St Leonards 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 St Leonards?
Yes. Plenty of St Leonards 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 St Leonards?
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 St Leonards?
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.
