Choosing the right funeral director

Posted by Joe Manno | February 28, 2022

Blessed Funerals makes choosing the right funeral director in the Northern Beaches an easy decision.

It is important to research and find a funeral director who can help you in your time of need and make the process a little more comfortable.

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Find the best funeral director in Northern Beaches

Not all funeral directors in Northern Beaches offer the same services. If it is your first time hiring a funeral director, then there are certain things you need to know and consider.

The best funeral director for you would be someone who can provide you with all the necessary services and lessen your stress about and during the funeral process.

Here are some things to consider when choosing a funeral director:

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Do your research

You can take your time to plan the funeral and find a good funeral director for you. The best way to find the best funeral director in your area is to ask for recommendations. If you know anyone who has hired a funeral director in the past, you can as for their recommendations. Alternatively, you can also browse online to find good directors in your area who offer the kind of services you need.

You can shortlist a few before deciding on one.

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Check if the funeral director offers the services you need

As already mentioned, different funeral directors specialise in different kinds of funerals. Some offer traditional funeral services, while some may specialise in contemporary options. Find the one with the experience who offers the services for the type of funeral you want.

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Check the pricing

When researching funeral directors, you can ask for their quotes.

It is best to get quotes from more than one director to compare prices and choose one that offers the funeral services you need in your budget.

 

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Consider a few things before meeting the ones you like

  • Ask if people you know have heard about them and their services
  • If yes, ask them about their experience if they have hired them.
  • Read their online reviews and know what their clients say about them.
  • Check their experience and reputation in the area.
  • Check if they offer full services and can meet your specific requirements and help you with catering, reception, and anything else you need.

Make sure you feel comfortable with the funeral director

The funeral director is going to be with you through the entire process, so it is important to find someone you can rely on to help you with whatever you need during your difficult time.

Before hiring a funeral director, set up a meeting with them. You can tell them your requirements and discuss your options. You can also ask them about their services and all the things they would be able to help you with.

If you’re unsure about the type of funeral, Blessed Funerals can also discuss and advise you on the best options for you.

A good director must understand your needs and help you with all the necessary arrangements. They should be empathetic and considerate.
Hire a funeral director only after you feel comfortable and confident with them.

Although it can be overwhelming, and you may find it difficult to go through these steps to find a director, it is still important to find the right one. Once you’ve found the right funeral director, most of your worries about arrangements will fade away.

Hire the best and most reputable funeral director in the Northern Beaches with Blessed Funerals.

Blessed Funerals 100% family owned & operated.

Meet Our Team

Blessed Funerals is an Australian family owned and operated funeral service that is wholly independent. Our team members are committed funeral directors with decades of experience servicing the people of Baulkham Hills, Brookvale, Five Dock, Sydney, Wollongong and Central Coast.

Joe Manno

Joe is a highly experienced funeral director whose personalised approach and deep commitment to providing compassionate and trusted care set the standards for the Blessed Funerals team.

Tony Sprem

As a seasoned Funeral Director, Tony reliably provides outstanding care and meticulous organisation of beautifully orchestrated and compassionately delivered funeral services. 

Carmel Pisto

Carmel provides a delicate touch to the arrangement of your loved one’s funeral services. She has a thorough understanding of cultural customs delivers only the best for her clients.

David Ashton

David is a veteran of conducting beautiful, memorable and compassionate funeral services. For 50 years he has been the funeral conductor of choice for so many families in the Sydney area.

Peter Fasitsas

Peter is a gentleman of the utmost integrity. His personalised approach, combined with his family-oriented values, puts your family at ease, knowing you are in the best hands.

Our Funeral Services

Blessed Funerals offers religious, non-religious and culturally sensitive funeral services at each of our four locations. Our services are personalised to reflect the individual’s life with a focus on attention to detail, dignity and compassion.

Cremation Services

Blessed Funerals cremation specialists host cremation services at your request, performed with utmost compassion and professionalism.

Burial Services

Our conduct burial services at your chosen venue or at the burial plot, for a large gathering or just close loved ones. We tailor our burial services to suit your needs.

Cultural Funerals

We are experienced in delivering varying cultural funeral customs. Our team has the expertise to host a cultural funeral that reflects your loved one’s heritage.

Repatriation Services

If your deceased loved one needs to be repatriated interstate, overseas, or from overseas back to Australia, Blessed Funerals can handle every aspect.

Testimonials

Tony and the team at Blessed Funerals were professional, friendly and knowledgeable in what was needed to make this very sad occasion stress free. Nothing was too hard and their one-stop service provision of flowers, memorial cards, coffin, cemetery and church requirements meant we could organise every aspect from the comfort of our home. We would highly recommend Tony, Joe and their wonderful support team.

Milka Bogovic

Professional and easy to work with. They also conducted my nona’s funeral service, which was conducted beautifully.

John Dorian

Tony answered our call came to my parents’ house as promised. He sat down with my family and had a checklist of what needed to be done and he guided my family through this difficult time. Tony was available within seconds and never left our sides until the end of the service. My family and I cannot thank Tony and his team enough for the way in which he and his staff handled a very tragic and difficult time for us.

Nick Puljic

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