Funeral Director Gladesville
Local, Family-Run Funeral Service You Can Trust in Gladesville
Wilson Family Funerals is a proud, family-run funeral director serving Gladesville and the surrounding inner north, focused on gently guiding families with care when life feels hardest. At the helm you’ll find Ann Wilson, alongside her daughter Kate and brother John Garling – a close-knit team who’ve been supporting the Gladesville community through loss for years. Their experience is wide, and their approach stays warm, personal, respectful and steady.
We understand how meaningful tradition and compassion are, and we shape every farewell to truly reflect and honour your loved one’s life in a way that feels genuine and personal to you.
Our team is here day and night with thoughtful, tailored funeral plans, including prepaid options and direct cremations, helping you find peace of mind and easing the load on your family when you need support most.
A Funeral Service Dedicated to Supporting Gladesville Families in Their Time of Need
Ann Wilson, her daughter Kate Wilson and her brother, John Garling, bring decades of experience to Wilson Family Funerals, caring for families in Gladesville and surrounding suburbs with warmth and compassion. Tradition, empathy and kindness sit at the centre of what they do, and every farewell is shaped around each family’s wishes with deep respect and care. Their focus is on creating meaningful tributes and offering steady support to the community whenever life feels heavy.
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Planning a Personalised Gladesville Funeral That Reflects Your Loved One’s Life
Making funeral choices can feel really heavy, so we stay right beside you, helping with each decision and taking as much pressure off you as we can.
You might want a quiet, family-only farewell, or you might be picturing a larger gathering where everyone can share memories and stories. Whatever you have in mind, we shape the service around you with genuine care and respect, just as we do for families in Manly and across the Northern Beaches.
From a more traditional ceremony followed by refreshments at home, through to a modern service with a reception at a favourite venue, every part of the day is put together to reflect your wishes and your loved one’s life in a meaningful way. I’m certain you’ll feel supported and heard through every step.
Plan Ahead With Flexible Pre-paid Funerals in Gladesville
A Wilson Family Funeral's prepaid funeral plan lets you lock in a farewell that’s truly personal to you, so there are no unexpected costs or last-minute guesswork for your family. By sorting things out ahead of time, you can have the service you want, the way you want it, and your loved ones are spared from making tough choices when emotions are running high.
Our prepaid plans bring peace of mind, protect your finances, and create a meaningful goodbye that reflects your life and values. If you’d like to chat about how preplanning works and what’s possible, get in touch with us – I’m certain you’ll feel a lot more at ease once you’ve talked it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I arrange a funeral for someone from Gladesville?
Call us any time on (02) 9913 7131 — we're available 24 hours a day. We'll talk you through everything at your own pace, with no pressure and plenty of support.
Do you offer cremation services for Gladesville families?
Yes — we offer both traditional cremations and direct cremations, and can discuss which option best suits your family's wishes and budget.
Which suburbs near Gladesville does Wilson Family Funerals cover?
We care for families across Gladesville and nearby areas including Hunters Hill, Ryde, Meadowbank, Drummoyne, and Lane Cove.
Can Gladesville residents pre-plan a funeral with Wilson Family Funerals?
Absolutely. Our prepaid funeral plans let you set out your wishes in advance, protecting your family from unexpected decisions and costs down the track.
Are you contactable outside of business hours?
Yes — we're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
Kate and the team were amazing. Nothing was too much no matter the time of day. From the moment our Dad passed away to well after we said our goodbyes. The compassion received was very genuine and comforting. I cannot recommend them highly enough for such a difficult time
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Anne Wilson of Wilson Wison Family Funerals was very kind, compasionate and caring during the process of the funeral arrangements for for my wife. They guided me through the process of selercting caskets and wreathes. During the whole process they made me feel at ease and were very helpul. They kept in touch all the way before, during and after the...
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We cannot thank Wilson Family Funerals enough for their incredible care and support during such a difficult time. Ann was so gentle, kind, and compassionate, guiding us through every step of planning Dad’s funeral with such warmth and understanding. On the day, Jasmine was amazing – professional, caring, and made sure everything ran smoothly so we ...
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Thank you, Ann & Kate. We are incredibly grateful for the care, compassion, guidance, and support we received from Wilson Family Funerals during a time when we needed it most. From our very first phone call, nothing was ever too much trouble. Every question we had was answered quickly and with genuine professionalism. It was such a comfort knowing ...
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A huge THANK YOU to Ann, John and the team for guiding us through a difficult time. They were highly professional yet personal, checking in on us daily in the lead up to the funeral , offering support and proving a much needed Clear Head when we were struggling to think straight. The funeral itself exceeded all expectations and truly was a beautifu...
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My younger sister died too quickly and too soon. I have contacted few funeral homes but Wilson Family Funerals has more compassion and total understanding about how I go on about funeral arrangement since it’s new to me. Ann arranged for an appointment to discuss the whole process. It was overwhelming it with her assistance and guidance, I felt rel...
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As I was unable to travel to Sydney from Queensland due to the Coronavirus to arrange my brother’s funeral, I knew this was always going to be challenging. I could only rely on phone conversations, so I contacted a number of funeral homes in Sydney’s northern beaches and in dealing with them one clearly stood out from the rest. Ann and Kate from Wi...
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Ann Wilson and her team made a very tough and difficult time in our lives as seamless and straightforward as possible. Her services, professionalism and genuine care were very much appreciated, and nothing was too difficult or a nuisance. From the first contact made to the in-person consultation right through to the funeral and after, every little ...
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I want to thank the team at Wilson Family Funerals for all their care and support following the passing of my late uncle. From my first phone call (on a Sunday morning) through to the service, everything was handled with genuine compassion, respect, and professionalism. Having known and worked with both Ann and Kate Wilson for some time, I already ...
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I have no hesitation in recommending Wilson Family Funerals. Ann Wilson was very compassionate and caring in organising all details to make this very sad occasion run smoothly. Her team were also very professional and curteous.. If you are looking for a compassionate and caring Funeral Director you need look no further than Wilson Family Funerals.
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I cannot recommend Wilson Family Funerals highly enough. If you are looking for genuine compassion, respect and exceptional service during one of life’s hardest moments, you will be in the very best hands.
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During a difficult time , they were there on the other end of the phone ; in person ,our wishes were quickly understood and the process was less stressful than I had imagined it would be. Thankyou for taking care of mum.
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Dear Ann, On behalf of mum and the entire family I would like to pass on our thanks to yourself, John and your team. Your gentle manner with such organised efficiency made both the planning and execution of our father’s funeral such a wonderful and fitting tribute. Its is with thanks to people like you that we can all say, in the words of Louis Arm...
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A huge thank you to Ann Wilson & her Daughter Kate who guided us every step of the way in the unexpected passing of our Father Edward. I couldn’t recommend them enough & being a locally owned & family run business really stood out with their compassion & understanding in the most difficult time. Thank you 🙏
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Wonderful team. Nancy looked after my family very well. My whole family wished to pass on their thanks after the service.
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Our family was very pleased with the funeral arrangements for our mother. The Wilson Family Funeral team guided us through a difficult time with great empathy and professionalism. We thank the Wilson team for their role in a great sendoff for our Mum.
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This is the third funeral I have arranged with Wilson Family Funerals and found their personal, professional and caring service to be without equal. What stands out most was the empathy and compassion shown by Anne and the team. I have no hesitation in recommending Wilson Family Funerals to family and friends.
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Sadly, I've had to use Ann, Kate and their team twice in a 6month period, firstly with my mother's passing and then my sister, at the time I had no access to funds to pay for both funerals as I had to get super released to pay, which takes time. Not only did Ann make both funerals' arrangements smooth she also checked in on me daily leading up to M...
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