A O'Hare Funeral Directors
Family-owned funeral director in Leichhardt, in Sydney's inner west, since 1942, with its own chapel and mortuary on Norton Street.
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About A O'Hare Funeral Directors
A O'Hare Funeral Directors was established in Leichhardt in 1942 by the O'Hare family and now operates from Norton Street in Sydney's inner west. It says it is one of the last funeral homes that is family owned and operated, with no affiliation with any other company. Rosa Peronace is the managing director and owner.
The funeral home has an air-conditioned chapel, used for viewings, prayer services and rosaries, and its own on-site mortuary with qualified embalmers, so all preparation happens on the premises. A O'Hare says its service covers all beliefs and styles of life.
A O'Hare arranges funerals in Sydney, the country and interstate, and shipment overseas, and handles prestige cars, flowers, caskets, stationery, music and tribute videos. It offers prepaid funerals that lock in the price, and can give you a quote on request.
Services
- Burial and cremation funerals
- Cremation with no service or attendance
- Above-ground burial
- In-house chapel services and viewings
- On-site mortuary and embalming
- Prestige funeral cars
- Caskets and coffins
- Floral tributes
- Funeral stationery
- Tribute videos and online memorials
- Country and interstate funerals, and overseas shipment
- Prepaid funerals
Locations and service area
The Sydney metropolitan area, with funerals also arranged in country areas and interstate, and shipment overseas.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Leichhardt | Funeral home, chapel and mortuary, 15-19 Norton Street |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is A O'Hare Funeral Directors located?
A O'Hare is at 15-19 Norton Street, Leichhardt, in Sydney's inner west, where it has its chapel and on-site mortuary. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on (02) 9569 1811.
Is A O'Hare Funeral Directors family-owned?
Yes. A O'Hare says it was established in Leichhardt in 1942 by the O'Hare family and remains family owned and operated, with no affiliation with any other company. Its pricing disclosure names Rosa Peronace as the owner, and she is the managing director.
Can I call A O'Hare after hours?
A O'Hare says its consultants are available 24 hours, and its on-site mortuary can receive loved ones 24 hours a day. Office staff answer enquiries Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on (02) 9569 1811.
Does A O'Hare offer prepaid funerals?
Yes. A O'Hare says paying for your funeral in advance locks in the price at the time you sign the contract, and the items will be honoured even if funeral costs rise, except burial costs and after-hours transfers.