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Funeral director in Wisemans Ferry


Wisemans Ferry is named after Solomon Wiseman, a former convict who began a ferry across the Hawkesbury River in 1827 to carry supplies for the convicts building the Great North Road. Two ferries still cross the river from the town today, and Dharug and Yengo National Parks are close by. The local public school was established in 1867.

The town lies about 75 kilometres north north-west of Sydney, spread across Hornsby, The Hills, Hawkesbury and Central Coast council areas.

Families here are cared for from our Blacktown care centre at 10 Jane Street, and we will travel to your home to make arrangements at any hour. Our Simple Bare Essentials Cremation starts from $3,650 inc. GST, and services can be held at a local church, graveside, a hall or at home.

Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry, 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 Wisemans Ferry

  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 Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry families


Do you look after families in Wisemans Ferry?

Yes. Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry?

Families in Wisemans Ferry often choose Historic church and council cemeteries around Windsor and Richmond; Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill. We will talk you through the options and costs for each.

How much does a funeral in Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry?

Yes. Cremation is the most common choice for Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry?

Yes. Burials for Wisemans Ferry families usually take place at Historic church and council cemeteries around Windsor and Richmond; Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill. 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 Wisemans Ferry?

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 Wisemans Ferry, 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 Wisemans Ferry?

Yes, at any hour. We regularly bring people into our care from Hawkesbury District Hospital, Windsor and Nepean Hospital, Kingswood, and from nursing homes and private homes throughout Wisemans Ferry. 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 Wisemans Ferry?

Most Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry?

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 Wisemans Ferry?

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 Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry?

Yes. Plenty of Wisemans Ferry 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 Wisemans Ferry?

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 Wisemans Ferry?

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.