Tongan Funerals Sydney
As a Tongan funeral director in Sydney, Harmony Funerals makes room for the putu, the church service and the large family gatherings that a Tongan farewell brings together.
Kuo fuoloa 'a e tukupā 'a Harmony Funerals ke fakahoko atu ki he 'enau kau kīsoāmoa mo honau ngaahi kāinga 'a e tauhi mo e tokangaʻi 'i he tuʻunga māʻolunga taha.
Ko 'emau kau ngāue kotoa pē ko e kau ngaue fakapolofesinale kuo maʻu 'a e poto lahi, 'oku nau mahino lelei ki he mālie mo e faingata'a 'o e taimi mamahi.
Ki ha tokoni vave, kātaki 'o fetu'utaki mai kiate kimautolu 'i he telefoni.
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.
Tongan customs we can help with
- Family viewings and the evening service (putu)
- Church services with choirs
- Tapa cloth and fine mats (ngatu and kie)
- Black mourning dress and ta’ovala
- Time and space for large family gatherings
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 family and your church 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.
We plan for large numbers, and for tapa cloth and fine mats (ngatu and kie), black mourning dress and ta’ovala.
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.
Families often hold the evening service (putu) and gatherings over several days. We plan the transfers and the timing with you.
Tongan funeral costs
Our Simple Bare Essentials Funeral starts from $6,195 inc. GST. A Tongan 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.
Tongan 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 Tongan funeral cost in Sydney?
Our Simple Bare Essentials Funeral starts from $6,195 inc. GST. A Tongan 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 ngatu and kie be presented at the funeral?
Yes. We make room for tapa cloth and fine mats at the viewing and the service, and plan the timing with your family.
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.
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.