Māori Funerals Sydney
As a Māori funeral director in Sydney, Harmony Funerals supports whānau with tikanga in mind, including the journey home to Aotearoa.
Mai rā anō, kua ū a Harmony Funerals ki te whakarato i te manaaki me te atawhai tino teitei ki ā mātou kiritaki me ō rātou whānau.
He mātanga katoa ā mātou kaimahi, e mārama ana ki te ngākau pouri o te wā tangihanga me te hiranga o te tautoko i ngā whānau.
Mō te āwhina wawe, tēnā whakapā mai ki a mātou mā te waea.
Harmony Funerals has always been committed to providing its clients and their loved ones with the highest level of care and attention. All of our staff are experienced professionals who understand the sensitivity of bereavement and the importance of supporting families in planning a funeral that truly reflects their wishes and expectations.
To maintain, and continually improve, the highest standards of service, we are guided by these commitments:
- To be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever and whenever you need us, without you needing to leave the comfort of your home.
- At every stage, we will clearly explain all available options and give you the time you need to feel confident in your decisions.
- With your support, we aim to create a unique and personal service that meets your expectations. We listen carefully to every suggestion from you and your family.
For immediate assistance, please call us on 02 9676 2561.
Māori customs we can help with
- Tangihanga held over several days
- Your loved one staying with whānau at home or a gathering place
- Karakia, waiata and whaikōrero
- Repatriation to Aotearoa New Zealand if the whānau wishes
- Kai and hospitality for manuhiri
Every family is different. Tell us what matters to you and we will build the service around it.
How we work with your church and family
We work with your whānau, your church and your marae from the first phone call. Your Funeral Arranger plans the service with you and liaises with your minister, the florist, the cemetery or crematorium, the newspaper and the caterers, and our team runs everything on the day.
Timing and viewings
A one-hour viewing in our Blacktown chapel is included on weekdays, and after-hours weekday viewings in the chapel are included too. A weekend viewing in the chapel is $550, and a viewing of up to three hours at your church or another venue is $1,995.
Many whānau want their loved one taken home to New Zealand. We look after the preparation, the paperwork and the transfer to the airport.
Māori funeral costs
Our Simple Bare Essentials Funeral starts from $6,195 inc. GST. A Māori funeral usually adds a longer or weekend viewing, a church service, burial and catering, so the total depends on your family’s choices. Cemetery fees are set by the cemetery and catering is priced on application. Our Funeral Quote Calculator shows the price of the funeral you want, line by line, before you decide.
For the journey home to New Zealand, our price list includes full embalming ($770), BioSeal and sealing ($600), a priority secondary death certificate ($150) and the transfer to Sydney Airport ($550), with air freight quoted by the airline. Tipene Funerals’ inbound package in New Zealand (customs clearance, airport uplift and a welfare check) is $2,500.
See the full price with our Funeral Quote Calculator or our guide to funeral costs in Sydney.
Māori funeral FAQs
Can the family hold an overnight vigil or a long viewing?
Yes. A one-hour viewing in our Blacktown chapel is included on weekdays, and after-hours weekday viewings in the chapel are included too. A weekend viewing in the chapel is $550, and a viewing of up to three hours at your church or another venue is $1,995. Tell us what your family needs and we will plan the timing around it.
Do you work with our church and minister?
Yes. Your Funeral Arranger plans the service with you and liaises with your minister, the florist, the cemetery or crematorium, the newspaper and the caterers, and our team runs everything on the day. Clergy can be arranged for $400 if you need one.
How much does a Māori funeral cost in Sydney?
Our Simple Bare Essentials Funeral starts from $6,195 inc. GST. A Māori funeral usually adds a longer or weekend viewing, a church service, burial and catering, so the total depends on your family’s choices. Cemetery fees are set by the cemetery and catering is priced on application. Our Funeral Quote Calculator shows the price of the funeral you want, line by line, before you decide.
Can you take our loved one home to New Zealand?
For the journey home to New Zealand, our price list includes full embalming ($770), BioSeal and sealing ($600), a priority secondary death certificate ($150) and the transfer to Sydney Airport ($550), with air freight quoted by the airline. Tipene Funerals’ inbound package in New Zealand (customs clearance, airport uplift and a welfare check) is $2,500.
Can you arrange a hearse in New Zealand?
Yes. Our price list includes whānau hearse hire in New Zealand for up to four days, subject to availability, for $826.50.
standing with you
We are here for you, 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.