Compassionate Care for Families on the North Shore
Before founding Marc and Friends, Marc had the privilege of caring for families across Sydney’s scenic Lower and Upper North Shore at various times since 2004.
While there were some years his work took him elsewhere, Marc has served families in or near areas such as Castlecrag, Chatswood, Epping, Gordon, Greenwich, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Kirribilli, Lane Cove, Macquarie Park, Mosman, Neutral Bay, North Ryde, Northbridge, Pymble, St Leonards, Turramurra, Wahroonga, and Wollstonecraft.
Cremation-Only with Personal Touches (also known as Direct Cremation)
Most families we have cared for opt for cremation in South-Western Sydney, with the ashes returned to you on the North Shore. This is by far the most cost-effective option. However, some families prefer a cremation at Macquarie Park or Northern Suburbs crematoriums, respectively and for an additional fee.
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Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Chapels
Since 2004, Macquarie Park has provided purpose-built chapels in a contemporary setting. The main chapels have been refurbished in recent years to enhance natural light and comfort.
The three main chapels are spacious yet adaptable, seating up to 200 guests, with additional covered outdoor seating for 100+ guests and external screens. Large windows along one side bring in natural light, while a skylight above the coffin softly illuminates the space, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere. Families holding smaller gatherings often arrange seating closer to the lectern to create a more personal setting.
For more private services, the Rose Chapel seats 35 guests, while the Lotus Pavilion offers an open-air option for up to 140 guests. Following the service, a cremation can take place on-site, or a burial can be arranged within the cemetery grounds.
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Burials
Macquarie Park Cemetery offers a range of burial options in a peaceful and landscaped setting. Lawn burials provide an affordable grave site with a bronze plaque, while granite lawn burials offer a more ornate and flat memorial, featuring a light or dark grey granite headstone. Monumental lawn burials blend the simplicity of a lawn grave with a granite headstone, while traditional monumental graves allow for a fully personalised memorial in a designated area. The mausoleum is designed as a semi-open space.
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Functions
The Wallumatta Function Centre is equally well-designed, offering a modern, light-filled space with a scenic outlook and level access.
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
Chapels
Established in 1933, Northern Suburbs Crematorium offers four chapels of varying sizes:
North Chapel – the largest, seating 160 guests, with overflow seating for 30 guests, standing room for 50 guests, and external screens and speakers.
West Chapel – a more compact space, seating 44 guests on pews, with standing room for 55 guests.
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Functions
The Skyline Café and Function Centre provides a space for post-service gatherings, offering expansive views across the North Shore. Those with limited mobility may opt to be taken up the hill via a golf buggy service.
Field of Mars Cemetery
The cemetery is surrounded by bushland, providing a natural setting. It does not have a chapel. Families who require a chapel service beforehand typically arrange one at Macquarie Park Cemetery, which administers Field of Mars.
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Funerals at a Church
Followed by a Cremation
Families who want a funeral at a church before a cremation, cremation prefer for the cremation to take place later, unattended. The cremation itself typically occurs in South-Western Sydney, though it can also take place at Macquarie Park Crematorium or Northern Suburbs Crematorium, for an additional fee.
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Followed by a Burial
If a family is wanting to arrange a burial at Macquarie Park Cemetery or Field of Mars Cemetery, respectively, it may be convenient to arrange a function at Macquarie Park in the Wallumatta Function Centre afterwards.