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Funeral director in Wakeley


Wakeley is the council seat of the City of Fairfield, and the Fairfield Council Chambers stand here. The suburb is named after early settler Daniel Wakeley and was farmland until it was redeveloped for housing in 1980. In 1964 an exploratory well, Fairfield-1, was drilled in what is now Esperance Reserve and struck gas that was mostly carbon dioxide. The 2021 census counted 4,893 residents.

Harmony Funerals looks after Wakeley from our Smeaton Grange care centre at 186 Hartley Road. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and come to your home to arrange. We work with Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Leppington and Pinegrove Memorial Park in Minchinbury.

Wakeley is looked after from our Smeaton Grange care centre at 186 Hartley Road, Smeaton Grange NSW 2567, 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 Wakeley, 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 Wakeley

  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 Wakeley 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 Wakeley families


Do you look after families in Wakeley?

Yes. Wakeley is looked after from our Smeaton Grange care centre at 186 Hartley Road, Smeaton Grange NSW 2567, 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 Wakeley?

Families in Wakeley often choose Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington (burial and cremation); Macarthur Memorial Park, Varroville; Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.

How much does a funeral in Wakeley 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 Wakeley?

Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Wakeley 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 Wakeley?

Yes. Burials for Wakeley families usually take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington; Macarthur Memorial Park, Varroville. 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 Wakeley?

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 Wakeley, 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 Wakeley?

Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Liverpool Hospital and Fairfield Hospital, Prairiewood, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Wakeley. 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 Wakeley?

Most Wakeley 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 Wakeley?

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 Wakeley?

Yes. You do not have to come to our Smeaton Grange care centre to arrange a funeral. We are happy to sit down with you at home in Wakeley 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 Wakeley?

Yes. Plenty of Wakeley 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 Wakeley?

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 Wakeley?

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.