Winston Hills was named during World War II after Winston Churchill, the name being preferred to Churchill Hills. Earlier the area was called Model Farms, after a farm set up to show settlers which crops grew in each season, and that name lives on in a locality and the local high school. Streets here carry names from Greek mythology, scientists such as Einstein and Marconi, and British prime ministers. The Toongabbie Government Farm site on Goliath Avenue is heritage-listed.
Harmony Funerals looks after Winston Hills from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street. We are available 24/7 and come to your home to arrange.
Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills, 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 Winston Hills
- 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 Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills families
Do you look after families in Winston Hills?
Yes. Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?
Families in Winston Hills often choose Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe (all major faith sections); Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium; Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.
How much does a funeral in Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?
Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?
Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Winston Hills. Most local families use Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe; Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium. Cemetery fees are set by the cemetery rather than by us, so we will get you the current figures in writing before you decide.
Where can we hold a funeral service in Winston Hills?
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 Winston Hills, 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 Winston Hills?
Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Westmead Hospital and Auburn Hospital, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Winston Hills. 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 Winston Hills?
It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Winston Hills, which is the time needed for the medical certificates and the cremation or burial permit. Coroner’s cases take longer. Where a faith or a family tradition calls for a faster farewell, tell us straight away and we will work to it.
Do you arrange cultural and religious funerals in Winston Hills?
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 Winston Hills?
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 Winston Hills 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 Winston Hills?
Yes, and it is one of the kindest things you can do for your family. We will go through the choices with you at our care centre or at home in Winston Hills, write your wishes down and keep them on file, so that when the day comes nobody has to guess what you would have wanted. Prepaying is optional.
Do you offer prepaid funerals in Winston Hills?
Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Winston Hills families, which fixes the cost at today’s prices and takes the financial worry off your loved ones. You choose exactly what you want, we set it out in writing, and the money goes into an approved pre-paid funeral fund rather than our own account, as NSW law requires. Ring 02 9676 2561 for a plain-English explanation.
What should we look for in a funeral director in Winston Hills?
Look for published prices, a written quote, and a funeral director who answers the phone themselves at two in the morning. We publish what our packages cost, we put everything in writing, and the person who arranges your loved one’s funeral in Winston Hills is the person who sees it through on the day.
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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.
