Funeral Director in Sydney - Meet Our Team

Blessed Funerals is a family owned and operated funeral director in Sydney and is wholly independent. Our hands-on, personalised approach means your first point of contact is with you from the beginning to the final service.

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Decades of experience and wholesome family values

We are a close-knit family that advocates wholesome family values. Blessed Funerals is not part of a corporate chain and has the unique ability to work with you for your individual circumstances and needs.

With decades of experience delivering the very best in funeral care, we are proud of our efforts in supporting the families of those passed, during their most difficult times.

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Joe Manno - Co-Owner and Funeral Director & Veronica Manno - Client Services Director

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.

Veronica puts her clients first in everything she does. Joe and Veronica will help guide you through the funeral process and will be with you from the start to the completion of your funeral service.

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Tony Sprem - Co-Owner and Funeral Director

Tony is renowned for providing outstanding care and meticulous organisation of beautifully orchestrated and compassionately delivered funeral services.

With over a decade of experience, Tony is one of Sydney’s foremost funeral directors, who always puts the best interests of each family at the top of his priority list.

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Carmel Pisto - Funeral Arranger

Carmel provides a delicate touch to arranging your loved one’s funeral services. Her natural empathy, kindness, compassion and eye for detail enable her to craft skilful arrangements that support a comforting and memorable experience for the family.

Carmel thoroughly understands cultural customs and ensures that we treat your loved one and your family with the utmost respect and compassion.

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David Ashton - Senior Funeral Conductor

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.

His unique ability to connect with each family stems from a devotion to seeing each funeral service truly reflect the value of the individual’s life. He is a leader and pioneer in our industry and one of New South Wales’s most respected funeral conductors.

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Peter Fasitsas – Funeral Conductor

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.

He conducts each funeral with compassion, discretion and infectious kindness. Peter is experienced and warm and delivers 100% customer satisfaction.

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Feeling overwhelmed and confused? We are here for you

It is normal to feel overwhelmed and confused when you lose a loved one. Like an old friend, we will guide and direct the formalities and provide a safe space for your grief.

We have the experience, personnel and care to manage the funeral arrangements to the highest standards and most minor detail. Get in touch with our friendly team today.

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.

Contact us

Call us anytime of night or day, or book a consultation – we’re here to hold your hand.

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