Funeral Services
Support and guidance when it matters most
H Parsons provides a range of funeral services to support families at different stages, whether you need help now or are planning ahead. Our experienced funeral directors offer clear guidance, practical support and respectful care, helping you understand your options and move forward with confidence.
We support a range of services, including funeral services, memorial services and celebrations of life, with flexibility to reflect personal wishes, cultural traditions and individual circumstances.
How can we help you today
Immediate
need
If someone has passed and you need support now, our team can guide you through the first steps clearly and calmly.
Arrange a
funeral
If a death is expected or you are preparing arrangements, we can help you understand your options and plan the funeral service.
Plan
ahead
If you would like to record your wishes or plan in advance, our team can guide you through the process with no pressure.
Our funeral services
This directory outlines the funeral services available through H Parsons. Each service is designed to provide flexibility and choice, allowing families to select what feels right for their situation.
Traditional burials
A funeral service followed by burial, with options for religious, cultural or personal traditions. Our funeral directors guide families through each step, including service planning and cemetery arrangements.
Cremation services
Cremation based funeral services with the option of a service beforehand, a memorial service later, or a private cremation. H Parsons Funerals cremations are usually conducted by Mountain View Crematoria who can also offer a viewing, witness of insertion, a range of vessels and urns, and memorial jewellery and keepsakes.
Memorial services
A memorial service allows family and friends to gather and honour a life without a coffin present, typically after cremation or burial has taken place. We hold memorial services in our chapels and across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven locations.
Living funerals
A celebration of life or living funeral is held before passing. Ideal for terminally ill or assisted dying family members, allowing them to be part of their farewell in a meaningful way and enjoy time with family and friends. Typically they feature a life story presentation and catering but can be customised to the wishes of the family.
Non traditional services
Funeral services that move beyond traditional formats, offering flexibility in location, structure and tone. Although we typically hold funerals in our funeral chapels, churches and function centres, we can provide non traditional services such as beach events, parks and other
Preplanning
Preplanning for what happens after you pass can be one of the most considerate gifts you give your family to avoid family conflict and stress. A pre-planned funeral allows you to capture your critical information and wishes in writing reflecting your personal values, without making a financial commitment.
Prepaid funerals
A prepaid funeral combines preplanning with a financial provision for your funeral payment in advance. A popular choice as it provides clarity about your funeral costs, and funding in the future. We offer a variety of pre-paid and funeral bonds, which can provide asset reduction benefits, and security of locking in prices and where your funds are managed. Obligation free preplanning meetings are available.
Mortuary services
Professional care provided by qualified and highly experienced mortuary staff includes washing, preparing, embalming, dressing and arranging. When your loved one enters H Parsons Mortuary care, our team look after them with respect, dignity and cultural sensitivity.
Justice of the Peace services
H Parsons provides access to Justice of the Peace services to assist with required documentation and certification. This service is available to support families with administrative tasks that may arise before or after a funeral, helping reduce confusion at a time when there is already a lot to manage.
Parsons Ladies
Parsons Ladies
Parsons Ladies offers a dedicated all female team to support families who prefer the compassion and support of our ladies.
It is a specialised service within H Parsons, providing the same facilities, services and transparent guidance, with an added focus on personalised care.
Additional Services
Services to support and personalise your loved ones farewell
Alongside core funeral services, H Parsons offers a range of additional services to help personalise the service and support different needs.
Let us help you honour
your loved one
If you need support now or would like to learn more about funeral services, our team is available to guide you through your options with care and understanding.