Guardian Funerals Bankstown, NSW

Meet Guardian Funerals in Bankstown

Guardian Funerals has many decades of experience with many Guardian funeral homes having served their local communities since the 1940s, even as early as 1885 in Richmond and Windsor.

Our compassionate funeral directors at Guardian Funerals in Bankstown can help you arrange a memorable funeral to celebrate and honour your loved one’s life. We will work closely with you during the days following their passing, providing gentle guidance when you need it most.

Bankstown has one of the most ethnically diverse communities in Australia, with over 60 different languages spoken by the people of this suburb. We have extensive experience in helping families from all cultural and religious backgrounds.

Funeral services in Bankstown

Guardian Funerals can help arrange any type of funeral. For example, you may want to hold the funeral service for your loved one at:

• Our chapel at Guardian Funerals Bankstown
• A local church (St Brendans Catholic Church, St. Euphemia Greek Orthodox Church of Bankstown,  St Felix, Saint Paul's Anglican Church, Bankstown Baptist Church,  St Nicholas Church, Bankstown Community Church, Church of Christ, Bankstown Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Condell Park Bible Church, Lutheran Church Bankstown, Christ The King Catholic Church, The Salvation Army Bankstown Community Church, Padstow Chinese Congregational Church, Yagoona Anglican - Church For All Nations, Condell Park Anglican - Church For All Nations, Yagoona Baptist Church)
• Another destination in the local area, such as a park or private residence

Following the ceremony, your loved one can be buried or memorialised within the grounds of Rookwood Cemetery which is the oldest, largest and most multicultural working cemetery in Australia. Rookwood Cemetery is 5km from our Bankstown Funeral Home.

Facilities at our Bankstown funeral home

The facilities at Guardian Funerals in Hurstville include:

• A chapel that seats 70 people with additional standing room for 30 people
• An arrangement room where you can meet with your funeral director to arrange the funeral
• A coffin selection room
• Audio-visual equipment so you can play music and show photos or videos that celebrate your loved one
• A refreshment lounge for after funeral catering

There is parking available for 15 cars at the funeral home car park with additional parking available on surrounding streets such as French Avenue and Chapel Road. Our funeral home is also accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and with other mobility aids.

Our people

The team at Guardian Funerals Bankstown are with you every step of the way, keeping you informed and guiding you through the arrangements as much or as little as you need.

Meet Hilda Drake, Guardian Funerals Bankstown location supervisor.

What do you enjoy about your job?

The rewarding experience of helping families.

How long have you been location supervisor?

I’m a supervisor since June 2017.

What do you enjoy in your spare time? 

Cycling and painting and looking after my zoo of 2 dogs, 3 cats and a rat.

Are there any special community groups you work with or support?

I have used one of my dogs for dog therapy at the local nursing homes. I also belong to the Art Society of Parramatta.