Merrylands

Guardian Funerals Merrylands

Guardian Funerals has 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 experienced funeral directors at Guardian Funerals in Merrylands 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. As Merrylands is an ethnically diverse area our funeral directors have extensive experience in helping families from all cultural and religious backgrounds and traditions. It’s the personal touches which makes every funeral authentic to the memory of the life lost. Our funeral directors have shared some of their stories of how families have honoured their loved ones in the Book of Life so that you can draw inspiration for your own arrangements.  Ask us how we can help you create a personalised funeral for your loved one.

Guardian Funerals in Merrylands proudly provides funeral services to the families of Merrylands, Parramatta, Greystanes, Auburn, Westmead, Yennora and other nearby surrounding areas. Our funeral directors have experience in arranging various cultural and religious funerals for families in the local area.

Funeral services in Merrylands

We understand that every family is unique and encourage personalising the funeral including deciding where the funeral ceremony for their loved one will be held. Some of the venue options to hold either a funeral service or memorial service include:

• A local church in the local area:
  • Merrylands East Presbyterian Church
  • St Margaret Mary's Catholic Church
  • Merrylands Anglican Church
  • Merrylands Baptist Church
  • Merrylands Uniting Church
  • Merrylands Presbyterian Church
  • Emmanuel Evangelical church
  • C3 Church Merrylands
  • St Raphael's Slovenian Catholic Church
• Another destination in the local area, such as a park, club or private residence

Following the ceremony, your loved one can be cremated or memorialised within the grounds of Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium which is 12km from our funeral home. Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium is Sydney's oldest in Sydney's west. The gardens have been a place of peace and privacy where families visit to reflect and remember their loved one since 1925. 

Facilities at our Merrylands funeral home

Guardian Funerals in Merrylands is a comfortable and welcoming space for families to gather to either arrange a funeral or hold the service. Our facilities include:

• A viewing room for families to bid private goodbyes to their loved one
• 2 arrangement rooms where you can meet our experienced funeral director in a calm and quiet setting
• A coffin show room where you and your family can view the different coffin styles and designs 

We have 6 onsite parking spaces in addition to available park space at the Stockland Shopping Centre. For those using public transport, our funeral home is conveniently located opposite Merrylands train station and only a short walk away from multiple bus stops.

Our funeral home is accessible for visitors in wheelchairs and with other mobility aids.

Our people

The team at Guardian Funerals Merryland's is 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 Debra Gatley, location manager at Guardian Funerals Merryland's

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy the personal satisfaction of heading up a great team of people who, like me, are dedicated to helping families through the most difficult times.

How long have you been a location manager?
I have been a location manager since 2009.

What do you enjoy in your spare time?
I enjoy spending my time reading books and playing with my grandkids.

Are there any special community groups you work with or support?
I  work with the Merrylands RSL Sub Branch, various local schools, nursing homes and churches.