Blackwell Funerals
Adelaide funeral director with six funeral homes, from Black Forest to Torrensville, owned by InvoCare.
This is an independent directory profile. Details are taken from the business's own website and public listings, checked on 27 October 2026. We are not affiliated with Blackwell Funerals.
About Blackwell Funerals
Blackwell Funerals is an Adelaide funeral director founded by coffin-maker Frank William Blackwell, and it says it has helped families since 1939. It has six funeral homes, at Black Forest, Glenside, Hillcrest, Payneham, Somerton Park and Torrensville, and says its funeral directors live in the communities they serve.
Blackwell is part of InvoCare. Preparation takes place at InvoCare's South Australian mortuary in Torrensville.
Blackwell does not sell set packages; costs are built around each family's choices. It publishes a price list for each funeral home, all including GST. It works with faith leaders and cultural communities across Adelaide, hosts an annual All Souls Day service, and offers prepaid plans through Guardian Plan.
Services
- Funeral and memorial services
- Cremation only (no service)
- Burial and cremation
- Graveside committals
- Viewings
- Receptions and gatherings
- Multicultural and faith-based funerals
- Live streaming of services
- Repatriation
- Prepaid funerals (Guardian Plan)
- Bereavement support
Published package prices
These are the prices Blackwell Funerals publishes on its own website. Cemetery charges, after-hours transfers and optional extras are usually charged separately, so ask for an itemised quote.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Cremation only, no service (Black Forest, Glenside, Somerton Park, Torrensville) | From $5,603 |
| Cremation only, no service (Hillcrest, Payneham) | From $5,888 |
From Blackwell's price disclosure lists dated 18 October 2026, GST inclusive. Hillcrest and Payneham are priced on Enfield Memorial Park; the other four on Centennial Park. Professional fees were $2,440 (no service), $5,060 (single service) and $5,940 (dual service), before the coffin, transfer and other costs.
Source: Blackwell Funerals price list, checked 27 October 2026. Prices can change, so confirm with the funeral director.
Locations and service area
Metropolitan Adelaide, through funeral homes at Black Forest, Glenside, Hillcrest, Payneham, Somerton Park and Torrensville.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Glenside | Funeral home, 290 Greenhill Road, (08) 8338 1681 |
| Black Forest | Funeral home, 747 South Road, (08) 8297 9923 |
| Hillcrest | Funeral home, 491 North East Road, (08) 8266 0846 |
| Payneham | Funeral home, 59 Portrush Road, (08) 8362 7199 |
| Somerton Park | Funeral home, 212 Brighton Road, (08) 8125 0158 |
| Torrensville | Funeral home, 120 Henley Beach Road, (08) 8154 3000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cremation with no service cost with Blackwell Funerals?
Blackwell's price lists showed cremation only, with no service, from $5,603 including GST at Black Forest, Glenside, Somerton Park and Torrensville, and from $5,888 at Hillcrest and Payneham, when we checked on 27 October 2026. It includes the professional fee, transfer within 70 km, mortuary care, a basic coffin, the cremation, legal paperwork and a standard urn.
Who owns Blackwell Funerals?
Blackwell's website and price lists say it is part of InvoCare, and InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd holds the copyright on its site.
Where are Blackwell Funerals' funeral homes?
Blackwell has six Adelaide funeral homes: 290 Greenhill Road, Glenside; 747 South Road, Black Forest; 491 North East Road, Hillcrest; 59 Portrush Road, Payneham; 212 Brighton Road, Somerton Park; and 120 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville. Each has its own local phone number.
Can I call Blackwell Funerals after hours?
Yes. Blackwell says its team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 1300 171 300. Each funeral home also has a local number, such as (08) 8338 1681 for Glenside.
Does Blackwell Funerals offer prepaid funerals?
Yes. Blackwell offers prepaid funeral plans through Guardian Plan, where your money is invested in a funeral bond issued by Over Fifty Guardian Friendly Society Limited. It says a prepaid plan can lock in prices and reduce the impact of rising costs on your family.