Truly Holistic Continuity of Care

More than a shopfront, our bricks and mortar funeral home guarantees your person is safely in our hands only and you can take all the time you need for every important choice.

More than a business, with over 20 years experience, our highly sought after team of end of life professionals are the voices you will speak with right from first contact.

From pre-planning or diagnosis, through end of life and bereavement, we are with you all the way.

Helping you get your life rites, right.

Celebrate and farewell your loved ones in a space that is sensitive to your needs whether it’s at our Boutique Funeral Home or somewhere special to you.

Life Rites Funerals is located in Hurstville, South Sydney in our Boutique Funeral Home.

We offer a complete range of services in a warm and welcoming space meaning all care is conducted on-site.

  • Doula Support

    At Life Rites, our doula led team, offers practical and emotional support to people living with a life-changing or terminal illness. 

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  • Funeral Services

    We work with a wide-range of people and offer a wide-range of services to help you make the best and most appropriate choices for you and for all involved.

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  • Home Vigils and Cool Plates

    Want to continue the care of your loved one at home? We can help you.

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  • Guidance & Counselling

    We offer support services that provide sensitive guidance every step of the way.

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  • Training and Workshops

    Life Rites offers a series of one and two days workshops and training on death, dying and funeral rites. Sign up to our newsletter to stay updated.

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  • Community Programs

    At Life Rites we are committed to increasing community death literacy and transparency within ethical funeral practice. Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated.

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The Life Rites difference

When families sit down with us to make funeral arrangements, one of their first questions is often about what urn to choose for the cremated remains of their person. We reassure people that there is no rush on deciding this part of the process, and
At Life Rites we have established solid relationships with many social workers and their teams in varied Sydney hospitals and local health districts. We know that bridging the gaps between end of life, palliative, after death and funeral care is impo
Did you know you can have a funeral or memorial service at your local or favourite surf club? This service with the coffin present, was in The Shire in The Founders Room at Wanda Surf Club. More and more local Shire families are wanting to create a s
Last week, after the beautiful send off of a beloved mother and grandmother, we took a moment to breathe out and take in the stunning beauty of Rookwood’s memorial gardens. Full of life and colour on a rainy day. We love our places of rest.
It’s the little things at Life Rites that make us stand out in our level of care and commitment. Vicki spent her Sunday collecting rosemary from the Inner West community, to help send off a much loved elder. Many conversations were had along th

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