Funeral Directors in Parramatta
Traditional, religious, life celebration and holistic funerals, arranged with Chris Timmins from North Parramatta. A family business since 1959.
- 1959Family business since
- 1950Family tradition since
- 20,000+Families cared for
- 24/7Phone answered, every day
Personal funeral care for Parramatta families
When someone close to you dies, the first thing most families want is a calm, experienced person on the other end of the phone. For many Parramatta families, that person has been Chris Timmins. Chris Timmins Funerals has been a family business since 1959, continuing a family tradition in funeral care that began in 1950, and we have now cared for more than 20,000 families.
As funeral directors in Parramatta, we arrange all kinds of services for families. Some families want a church service with the readings and hymns they grew up with. Just as many ask for a personal life celebration, with little religious content, or none at all, built around the stories, music and people that made a life. Chris is also able to provide all types of cultural funerals, including Hindu, Chinese, Buddhist, Greek and Orthodox services. Every family receives the same care, and Chris is personally involved in the arrangements either way.
Whether a death has just happened or you are thinking ahead, a funeral director in Parramatta from our team will sit with you, listen, and take on the practical work so your family can be together.
Call (02) 9630 9688, any hour of the day or night. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Our funeral services in Parramatta
No two farewells we arrange look the same. Our funeral services in Parramatta start with a conversation about the person: what they loved, what they believed, and who will be there to remember them.
Church and traditional funerals
For families who want a traditional service, we arrange everything with the church or chapel: clergy, music, flowers, printed orders of service and the timing of the day. Chris and our team know how Parramatta’s parishes run their funerals, which helps the day feel settled.
Burial and cremation
We explain burial and cremation plainly and without pressure, then look after cemetery or crematorium bookings, transport and the paperwork, so nothing is left hanging.
Viewings and personal touches
Where a viewing matters to your family, we arrange it with care. Photographs, favourite music, a treasured object on the coffin, a gathering afterwards: these details are planned properly, never rushed.
Planning ahead? Our pre-paid funeral plans let you record your wishes and spare your family decisions later. For an itemised overview of funeral costs, we are glad to talk it through by phone or in person.
Life celebration funerals in Parramatta
About half of the funerals Chris Timmins arranges are life celebrations. These are personal farewells that focus on the person and the life they lived. They are less formal than a traditional church service, and most include a small religious component if the family wants one. There is no set format. The service can be held in a garden, at home, at a club they loved, in a function room, or at a chapel, usually led by a trained, accredited funeral celebrant.
A life celebration might include:
- a celebrant who has taken the time to learn your loved one’s story, or family members leading the service themselves
- music that meant something to them, from a favourite band to a song played at their wedding
- a photo tribute or video, memory tables, and objects from a hobby, a trade or a favourite footy team
- a relaxed gathering with food and drinks, where people can share stories
- a personalised coffin, colourful flowers or a dress code chosen by the family
Chris will help you shape the day so it sounds and feels like the person you are farewelling. If parts of the family would like a prayer or reading included, that can sit comfortably within a life celebration too.
Christian and faith-based funerals in Parramatta
For families of faith, a religious funeral is a sacred occasion, bringing together family, friends and the church community in prayer, remembrance and thanksgiving.
With a family history in Parramatta dating back to 1950, Chris Timmins Funerals has a longstanding connection with local churches, clergy and faith communities. We understand the importance of religious traditions and have extensive experience arranging Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox and other Christian funeral services.
We work personally with families, parish priests and ministers to ensure every detail is thoughtfully arranged, respecting the beliefs, customs and wishes of each family while providing a dignified and meaningful farewell. From coordinating church services, religious readings, prayers and music to arranging clergy, funeral processions, burial or cremation, we provide experienced guidance and compassionate support throughout every stage of the arrangements.
Tell us about the person. Call (02) 9630 9688.
A trusted funeral home in Parramatta, since 1959
Chris Timmins Funerals is a family funeral home based in North Parramatta. Many of the families who call us today first met us when we cared for a parent or grandparent. That kind of trust is earned slowly, one family at a time.
Our home is Norfolk House, 467 Church Street, North Parramatta. Families can meet Chris and our team there, or we can come to you at home, in hospital or in aged care. You deal with the same experienced people from the first call to the end of the service, not a call centre.
Churches, chapels and venues we regularly serve in Parramatta
Parramatta families often ask us to hold a funeral at a church they already know. Churches we regularly serve include:
- St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (Catholic)
- St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Parramatta
- All Saints Anglican Church, North Parramatta
- St Monica’s Catholic Church, North Parramatta
- St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, Parramatta
Life celebrations can be held almost anywhere that feels right. Parramatta families have chosen the family home or back garden, parks and riverside reserves (with council approval), local clubs and function rooms, restaurants and cafes, and chapels with as much or as little faith content as the family wants. If there is a place that meant something to your loved one, ask us. We look after bookings, access, seating, sound, flowers and the running order with the venue on your behalf.
How arranging a funeral with us works
- Call us on (02) 9630 9688, at any hour. Our phone is answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
- We meet with you at Norfolk House in North Parramatta, or at your home if that is easier.
- We listen, then set out clear options: church service or life celebration, burial or cremation, venue and timing.
- We take care of transfers, death registration, certificates, venue bookings and suppliers.
- On the day, Chris and our team conduct the service quietly and carefully, so your family can be present.
If you would like to read first, our guide to making funeral arrangements sets out each step. Then call us and we will take it from there.
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Why Parramatta families choose Chris Timmins
- A family business since 1959, continuing a family tradition that began in 1950
- More than 20,000 families cared for
- Chris personally involved in arrangements, not handed off to a script
- Church funerals and life celebrations arranged with equal care and experience
- Based in North Parramatta, at Norfolk House on Church Street
- Clear, itemised estimates and patient answers to every question
- Answered 24/7, including nights, weekends and public holidays
What Parramatta families say
Personally arranged by Chris Timmins, from our North Parramatta home.
Frequently asked questions: Parramatta
Do you have a funeral home in Parramatta?
Yes. Our office is at Norfolk House, 467 Church Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151. You are welcome to meet us there, or we can visit you at home or in care.
Can you arrange a life celebration rather than a church service in Parramatta?
Yes. Life celebrations make up about half of the funerals we arrange. They are usually led by a trained, accredited funeral celebrant, and can include as much or as little faith content as your family wants. We can hold the service at home, in a garden, at a club, in a function room or at a chapel, with a celebrant or with family leading it.
Can the funeral be held at our local church?
In most cases, yes. We regularly serve St Patrick's Cathedral, St John's Anglican Cathedral, All Saints Anglican Church, St Monica's Catholic Church and St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, and we work with other Parramatta parishes too.
Can we call you in the middle of the night?
Yes. Call (02) 9630 9688 at any hour when a death occurs. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays, and we will guide you on what happens next.
Do you only serve North Parramatta?
North Parramatta is our home base. We also care for families across greater Parramatta and nearby suburbs. If you are unsure, just ask when you call.
Do you arrange burial and cremation?
Yes, both. We explain the differences clearly and manage the cemetery or crematorium arrangements and paperwork.
Do you offer pre-paid funerals?
Yes. A pre-paid plan records your wishes, whether church service or life celebration, and eases decisions for your family later. See pre-paid funerals or ask us when you call.
How do funeral costs work?
Costs depend on the choices you make, such as burial or cremation, venue and inclusions. We give clear, itemised estimates. For an overview, visit funeral costs, then speak with us about your situation.
Speak with Chris Timmins and our Parramatta team
Whether you are planning a church funeral or a personal life celebration, call (02) 9630 9688. Our funeral directors in Parramatta answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Also caring for families in Blacktown and The Hills District.