Our Story: Bowden Family Funerals in Wyong, NSW

Bowden Family Funerals is an experienced, family-owned business in Wyong that offers expert funeral services to clients throughout the Central Coast. We service the area from Sydney to Newcastle and everything in between. Our nearly 20 years of experience allow us to arrange funerals, burials, cremations, memorial services, post-funeral functions, viewings and related functions for individuals and families in the area.

Anita Bowden

Anita entered the industry in 1999. After previously helping friends and family arrange funerals, she answered her calling after noticing the need for more compassion and personal care in the funeral industry. Anita resolved to provide Central Coast families with professional and personal funeral services at realistic prices. She paved the way for families to make deeply personal choices in their time of need while offering discreet, compassionate, and confidential advice.

 

Bowden Family Funerals has a history of caring for families and personalising their funeral services. We oversee each of our funeral services, abide by strict ethical codes, and are active members of the National Funeral Directors Association of Australia.

 

With an Irish heritage, we are proud to call Australia home and respect all beliefs, cultures and traditions. We carry this respect through all our dealings. We are committed to doing everything in our power to ensure your funeral ceremonies proceed with the utmost care and dignity.

 

No experience can compare to the shock of losing a loved one. At Bowden Family Funerals, we step in the moment you call for us to take on the burden of funeral arrangements. The finality, the resignation and the grief that you may be experiencing is too heavy a load to bear at the same time as answering the practical demands of a funeral. We have over two decades of experience helping Central Coast families with funeral arrangements. We are here to handle it all for you—from burials to cremations to viewings to post-funeral memorials.

Testimonials

Bowden Family Funerals is proud to be here for our clients, helping them through some of the most challenging days of their lives. We assist in planning Central Coast funerals, memorials, viewings and post-funeral functions. Here are testimonials from our satisfied clients:

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    "I would highly recommend Bowden Family Funerals. They were so very pleasant and helpful and made everything so simple. They were able to point in the right direction for many other things that needed to be done, therefore relieving a lot of anxiety. They were very compassionate and highly professional. There was no pressure or rush. I would not hesitate to use their services again." – Mary B. 

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    "Very happy with the service I had" – Liz Y. 

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    "I would very highly recommend Bowden Family Funerals. Michael was very compassionate, polite, and professional during the arrangements and hosted a beautiful service. A service such as this was a great comfort to my family during such a difficult time. Thank you, Michael and the team at Bowden Family Funerals." – Dee T. 

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    "Anita and her staff were incredible from our first meeting until she said goodbye. She was compassionate and caring and gave some very useful advice throughout. Bowden Family Funerals made the whole experience of farewelling our beloved father with an Irish send-off an experience we will never forget. My family and I would like to thank Bowden Family Funerals for everything they did for us. On a final note, Bowden's costs were more than reasonable if not cheaper than several other Directors." – Iris F. 

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    "I would highly recommend Bowden Family Funerals. They were so very pleasant and helpful and made everything so simple. They were able to point in the right direction for many other things that needed to be done, therefore relieving a lot of anxiety. They were very compassionate and highly professional. There was no pressure or rush. I would not hesitate to use their services again." – Mary B. 

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    "Very happy with the service I had" – Liz Y. 

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    "I would very highly recommend Bowden Family Funerals. Michael was very compassionate, polite, and professional during the arrangements and hosted a beautiful service. A service such as this was a great comfort to my family during such a difficult time. Thank you, Michael and the team at Bowden Family Funerals." – Dee T. 

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    "Anita and her staff were incredible from our first meeting until she said goodbye. She was compassionate and caring and gave some very useful advice throughout. Bowden Family Funerals made the whole experience of farewelling our beloved father with an Irish send-off an experience we will never forget. My family and I would like to thank Bowden Family Funerals for everything they did for us. On a final note, Bowden's costs were more than reasonable if not cheaper than several other Directors." – Iris F. 

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FAQs

When it comes to the subject of funeral services, we've heard hundreds of questions from distraught and mourning family members. Here, you'll find answers to some of those queries. We hope they offer immediate help, but please don't hesitate to contact us with any further questions.

  • What Can Impact the Timing of a Funeral?

    Several factors can impact the specific timing of a funeral, including a doctor or coroner's confirmation, issuing certificates, church or crematorium availability and travelling relatives.

  • What Type of Service Is Best in My Circumstances?

    The type of service you choose—such as a burial, cremation, viewing or memorial—will depend on your family and the loved one who passed away. Some people leave instructions in their will regarding this topic. Other times, families have to make the decisions. At Bowden Family Funerals, you will get all the help you need during every step of the process. We are here to answer your questions, provide advice, and ensure the chosen ceremony is dignified and considerate.

For guidance on arranging a meaningful farewell, dial 02 4351 8004 now.