Caring Goodbyes that Reflect the Uniqueness of Your Person
H0rnsby Shire, Kur-ring-gai Shire & beyond, we care for our communities
H0rnsby Shire, Kur-ring-gai Shire & beyond, we care for our communities
H0rnsby Shire, Kur-ring-gai Shire & beyond, we care for our communities
H0rnsby Shire, Kur-ring-gai Shire & beyond, we care for our communities
H0rnsby Shire, Kur-ring-gai Shire & beyond, we care for our communities
H0rnsby Shire, Kur-ring-gai Shire & beyond, we care for our communities
Bushland Shire Funerals
About Us
What to do when a life ends
What to do when a life ends
Bushland Shire Funerals is based in Hornsby and is dedicated to providing authentic funeral and memorial services that honour your person.
Our mission is to gently walk alongside you and guide you with transparent decision making for end of life care. Our funeral director's calm and kind nature provides you reassurance and comfort, ackno
Bushland Shire Funerals is based in Hornsby and is dedicated to providing authentic funeral and memorial services that honour your person.
Our mission is to gently walk alongside you and guide you with transparent decision making for end of life care. Our funeral director's calm and kind nature provides you reassurance and comfort, acknowledging the life of your person and the grief of your loss.
We will meet with you at a place that is comfortable for you.
When arranging an end of life service it is important to remember that this does not need to be rushed. Allow yourself time to breathe and time to think.
We believe that each life is unique, and we strive to create personalized funeral services that reflect the individuality of your person.
Every person has a life story, allow us to help you share your loved one's story.
Bushland Shire Funerals works in partnership with Picaluna Funerals.
What to do when a life ends
What to do when a life ends
What to do when a life ends
1. Death in a hospital
Although you may feel that you need to choose a Funeral Provider quickly, you have time.
It is important to spend the time you need with your loved one before this happens. Allow yourself time to make an informed decision when choosing funeral services.
2. Death in an Aged Care Facility
Usually the staff will call th
1. Death in a hospital
Although you may feel that you need to choose a Funeral Provider quickly, you have time.
It is important to spend the time you need with your loved one before this happens. Allow yourself time to make an informed decision when choosing funeral services.
2. Death in an Aged Care Facility
Usually the staff will call the nominated Funeral Provider of your choice and liaise with them to organise the transfer of your loved one.
3. Death at home
A death at home needs to be verified prior to a Funeral Provider taking your person into their care.
If the death was expected, phone their doctor or palliative care nurse.
If the death was unexpected, call 000 for an ambulance. The police may need to be called - ambulance staff will take care of this. Your person may need to be taken to the Coroner if this is required, the police will make these arrangements.
You will need to contact the Funeral Provider of your choice to notify them and they will liaise with the Coroner. You have time to make the decision of a Funeral Provider.
Funerals, Memorials and NSNA services
Cremation Services
Cremation Services
Cremation Services
Traditionally held in a chapel of a cremation park with a funeral service followed by the cremation.
Can also be held at a venue of your choice where a coffin present is allowed and the cremation takes place following, which is called an NSNA.
An NSNA is a cremation that takes place with no service on site and no one in attendance.
A witness insertion cremation is where a select number of people observe the coffin entering the cremator.
Burial Services
Cremation Services
Cremation Services
Usually a funeral service is held in a church or a chapel of a cemetery followed by a short graveside burial service. The service can also be held in a venue of your choice where a coffin present is allowed.
The burial takes place following the service at a cemetery with a short graveside service. The cost for a burial plot and opening and closing of the site, is set individually by each cemetery location.
A graveside service only, can also take place. Usually a short service held by the graveside followed by the burial.
Memorial Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
This type of service is held after either an NSNA (no service, no attendance) or a graveside burial has taken place.
A memorial (in lieu of a funeral) can be held in any location as there is no coffin present.
Memorial services can provide additional time with the planning, allowing time for those who need to travel, time to plan something truly memorable or space needed to prepare yourself.
Contact Bushland Shire Funerals
Contact Julie
Call 0434 406 619 during business hours
OR
02 9191 5006 - 24/7 ask for Julie Dominish
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