Grace Funerals

27/03/2026

Did you know that funeral services are NOT essential. If we run out of diesel my transfer van won’t be able to collect your loved one. Let that sink in for a moment.

Help us become essential, because we are.

Funeral directors travel significant distances every day to bring loved ones into care and support families through the funeral process. Reliable access to fuel is essential to ensure these services continue without disruption.

As the peak national body, Funerals Australia is advocating to State and Federal Ministers for funeral services to be recognised as an essential service in any fuel prioritisation arrangements, helping ensure families can continue to receive care when they need it most.

Join us in advocating for recognition of funeral services in emergency fuel planning.

26/03/2026

Call today for an obligation-free discussion about your funeral needs, funeral pre-planning, bonds, or just to ask us questions. We are here to help.

Penrith: 02 4735 6900
Blue Mountains: 02 4751 6166
North Shore: 02 9953 6900

24/03/2026

As long as it’s done in an age-appropriate way, we think YES!

In fact, it’s very important that children are given a chance to understand that someone they love has gone, and to say their goodbyes.

There are many ways children can be involved in a funeral, depending on their age:
- Do a drawing or write a poem to place in or on the coffin
- Light a candle (adding a prayer if religion is important)
- Contribute a story to a eulogy, or stand as a group and each say a few words about the person

Kids miss people and grieve just as adults do; it can just be harder for them to understand.

Involving them in a service gives them a chance to comprehend, process, and receive love and support as they miss their special person.

17/03/2026

Raymond Clyde Dukes
19th July 1933 - 6th March 2026
Late of Emu Plains.

Beloved father and father in-law of Brett & Jenny, Janine & Michael, Craig (dec) & Heather, Matthew, Rae, Justine (dec),
Joy & Luke and Emily.
Doting grandfather, Gargu and great-grandfather to 16.
Will be greatly missed by all of his family & friends.

“In God’s Loving Care.”
Aged 92 years.

Ray’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service to be held at Our Lady Of The Way Catholic Church, 15 Troy St, Emu Plains NSW 2750 on Thursday 19th March 2026, to commence at 11.00am.

13/03/2026

Blackie, Anthony
Born 6th September 1960.
Passed away peacefully on 6th March 2026
Late of Abermain.

Beloved father of Benjamin Blackie.
Doting grandfather of Lylah and Archer.
Will be greatly missed by all his family & friends.

“Forever in our hearts.”
Aged 65 years.

Anthony’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral service
to be held at Grace Funerals Chapel, 61 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains on Thursday 19th March, to commence at 2pm.
The livestream of Anthony's funeral service can be viewed at the following link:
https://gracefunerals.com.au/tributes-livestreams/

13/03/2026

MOORE, Alexandra
Passed away peacefully on 9th March 2026
Loving wife of Henry
Beloved daughter of Rob and Caroline and sister to Joe and Sarah

Will be greatly missed by all of her family & friends.
“Forever in our hearts.”
Aged 30 years.

Alexandra’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend her funeral service to be held at Uniting Church Paddington, 395 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW, 2021 on Friday 20th March 2026, to commence at 11:00 AM with refreshments to follow at the Bellevue Hotel, Paddington.

Livestreaming will also be available to view at https://gracefunerals.com.au/tributes-livestreams/

Please wear a pop of colour to celebrate Ali's life.

In lieu of flowers, Ali's family ask that you please consider a donation in Ali's name to one of the below organisations:

• The McGrath Foundation https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/give/donate/
• 25 Stay Alive - https://www.25stayalive.com/donate
• The Manly Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice (AYAH) via The North Foundation - https://north-foundation.raisleysite.com/alimoore

02/03/2026

Nigel Kleinveldt
Passed away peacefully on 28th February 2026
Late of Leonay, NSW Australia

Loving husband of Valda
Beloved father of Natasha and Grieshka
Doting grandfather of Denzel, Charlize, Hugo and Oscar
Will be greatly missed by all of his family & friends.

“Forever in our hearts.”
Aged 76 years.

Nigel’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend his memorial service to be held at Glenbrook Anglican Church, 1 Wascoe Street, Glenbrook, NSW
on Thursday 5th March, to commence at 2:00pm

The livestream of Nigel's funeral service can be viewed at the following link:
https://gracefunerals.com.au/tributes-livestreams/

24/02/2026

We are proud members of Funerals Australia!

We thought it timely to take a moment to remind everyone what Funerals Australia is here for.

Funerals Australia exists to support Australians through funerals and end of life with clear, trusted guidance. We work to strengthen professional standards across the funeral sector and to advocate for practical, fair regulation that puts families first.

We help Australians better understand funerals and the options available to them. We support funeral professionals through education, connection and shared standards. And we represent the sector with governments, regulators and media on issues that affect families and communities.

If you are looking for a funeral director who is part of Funerals Australia, you can find a member in your area via our find a member tool on our website: funeralsaustralia.org.au

21/02/2026

Victor Allen Gabriel

Our larger-than-life Vic will be cruising into the sunset on Tuesday 24 February at 3:00pm in the North Chapel, Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury.

Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to continue celebrating Vic’s remarkable life at The Henry Lawson Club — one of the many clubs he proudly called home — for drinks and appetisers.

Please bring along a photo of yourself and Vic, and come ready with a funny yarn to share. He wouldn’t have it any other way.

Livestream available at https://gracefunerals.com.au/tributes-livestreams/client/?nid=5a6e965f-305d-4746-8129-9d3903832ecc

19/02/2026

There are several ways to pre-plan a funeral, but our suggestion is:

Call 02 4735 6900 and book an appointment to see us at Blue Mountains, Penrith or North Shore!

Until you actually pass, pre-planning is simply noting ideas and a plan on paper, but as Funeral Directors, we know all the right questions to ask so that your family aren’t left trying to figure it all out.

The details we write down are not binding, and they can change anytime you like, but it can be very helpful for your loved ones to know what you wanted.

We can help you with documenting your preferences; from anything as simple as “burial or cremation”, right up to documenting all the information Birth’s, Death’s & Marriages will need for your death certificate, venue and coffin preferences!

We are here to help anytime, feel free to give us a call if you would like more information on pre-planning 02 4735 6900

18/02/2026

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Grace Funerals helps take the pressure off families.

18/02/2026

Boddy, Joan
23rd October 1937 - 13th February 2026
Late of Penrith.

Loving wife of Kenneth (dec).
Beloved mother of Kerrie, Michael and Naomi and mother in-law of Daniel, Sam and Lisa.
Doting grandmother of John, Jasmine, Vanessa, Jessica and Ella.
Will be greatly missed by all of her family & friends.

“Forever in our hearts.”
Aged 88 years.

Joan’s family & friends are warmly invited to attend her funeral service to be held at Emu Plains Anglican Church, 26 Short St, Emu Plains on 9th March 2026, to commence at 10:30am.

Attendees are invited to wear bright colours if they wish in memory of Joan's love of all things colourful.