The Funeral Director's Role

Many people are unclear about what is involved in arranging a funeral. Many are overwhelmed by practical, legal and financial decisions that have to be made during this time of grief. At Southern Highlands Funerals our funeral directors are here to ease the burden during your time of loss.

Once a person dies and the doctor has been notified, the next person to call is a funeral director.

Southern Highlands Funerals are available at any hour of the day or night, every day of the year to assist you in this time of need. Call us on (02) 4869 2888.

We will arrange the transfer of the deceased and provide every required service to the bereaved. We may be entrusted with all the arrangements as directed by you and at a cost acceptable to you.

Southern Highlands Funerals have four generations of experience and all of the facilities required to provide you with the funeral options you select. We cater to the needs of all sections of the community, religious or secular, in a variety of venues and preferred formats.

We will assist you with decisions concerning venue and time, place of burial or cremation, coffin or casket, flowers, transport, pallbearers, notices and obituaries, eulogies, viewings; every aspect of the process will be undertaken by us to relieve your burden.

We will assist families to understand the costs relating to various funeral selections and every aspect will be agreed, documented and carried out so that there will be no misunderstandings or disappointment.

It is our professional responsibility to advise and guide family, friends and mourners through the events of the day and to assist you after the event by providing information to ensure that you are prepared for the many things that need to be attended to after the funeral. We will provide you with checklists and brochures that enumerate the documents that need to be recovered and the organizations that need to be advised.