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Upper North Shore & Hornsby

Funeral Director West Killara


West Killara local funeral directors. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Looking for a funeral director in West Killara? Harmony Funerals looks after West Killara families with the same personal care we give everyone, and we can be with you any time of the day or night.

From Roseville up to Berowra and the Hawkesbury River, we care for Upper North Shore and Hornsby families with the same personal attention we give everyone.

This area has some beautiful old churches and plenty of families who have been here for generations. For river communities like Brooklyn and Dangar Island, we are used to working around ferry times and limited road access.

West Killara 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.

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 West Killara, 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 West Killara

  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 West Killara 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 West Killara families


Do you look after families in West Killara?

Yes. West Killara 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 West Killara?

Families in West Killara often choose Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium, North Ryde; Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, North Ryde. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.

How much does a funeral in West Killara 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 West Killara?

Yes. As a funeral director for West Killara 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 West Killara?

Yes. Burials for West Killara 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 West Killara?

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 West Killara, 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 West Killara?

Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout West Killara. 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 West Killara?

Most West Killara 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 West Killara?

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 West Killara?

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 West Killara 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 West Killara?

Yes. Plenty of West Killara 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 West Killara?

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 West Killara?

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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Here for West Killara families, day or night

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.