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Funeral Director Woodpark


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

Families in Woodpark can call Harmony Funerals at any hour. We will come to you, explain what happens next, and take care of the arrangements so you can focus on each other.

Parramatta and the Cumberland area are a short run from our Blacktown care centre, and Rookwood is close by for families who want a burial there.

Auburn, Granville, Merrylands and Parramatta bring together families from all over the world. We arrange Christian, Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim and non-religious funerals here every month, and we understand that timing can matter a great deal for some faiths. Tell us what your family needs and we will work to it.

Woodpark 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 Woodpark, 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 Woodpark

  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 Woodpark 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 Woodpark families


Do you look after families in Woodpark?

Yes. Woodpark 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 Woodpark?

Families in Woodpark 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 Woodpark 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 Woodpark?

Yes. Cremations for Woodpark families start from $3,650 inc. GST with our Simple Bare Essentials Cremation. Some families hold a full chapel service first, others prefer a quiet cremation with no attendance. Both are fine, and we will explain exactly what each one costs.

Can Harmony Funerals arrange a burial in Woodpark?

Yes. We arrange burials as well as cremations for Woodpark. 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 Woodpark?

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 Woodpark, 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 Woodpark?

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 Woodpark. 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 Woodpark?

It usually takes about a week to ten days to hold a funeral in Woodpark, 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 Woodpark?

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 Woodpark?

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 Woodpark 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 Woodpark?

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 Woodpark, 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 Woodpark?

Yes. We arrange prepaid funerals for Woodpark 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 Woodpark?

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 Woodpark is the person who sees it through on the day.

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Here for Woodpark 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.