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A. O'Hare Funeral Director

A. O'Hare Funeral Director

4.7(27 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

A.O'Hare Funeral Directors was established in Leichhardt in 1942 by the O'Hare family and trades today as A O'Hare Funeral Directors Pty Ltd. The business remains family owned and operated, with no affiliation to any other company.

The funeral home offers an air-conditioned in-house chapel and can organise funerals in Sydney, country and interstate areas, as well as arranging shipment overseas.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Families in Leichhardt who have turned to A. O'Hare Funeral Director describe a service shaped by sensitivity, professionalism and precise attention to detail. Rosa is named again and again as a reassuring presence, guiding relatives through choices with empathy and calm, while Michele Salamone is thanked for giving a smaller funeral the same faultless care as any other. One thing mentioned again and again is how smoothly the day itself unfolded, from the viewing and casket through to flowers, liturgy booklets, music, church and cemetery, with staff on hand so that relatives were spared the burden of arranging proceedings.

The parlour is recalled as inviting and spotless, and staff made families feel welcome from the first meeting. The personalisation of each farewell stands out, with a singing funeral director and attentive team members praised after a service followed by video link, and the open casket viewing mattered greatly to one household. Booklets, cards, music and legal formalities were handled with the same care, and communication stayed straightforward and uncomplicated. Grief was met with gentleness, respect and steadiness, leaving families grateful for a send-off that felt both dignified and deeply personal.

A. O'Hare Funeral Director — Customer photo
A. O'Hare Funeral Director — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Old School Caretaker27 April 2026

This funeral director dealt with the passing of a loved one for me. They were very good. We were able to visit him in an open casket, which was very important for my family.

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Bernadette Foley19 February 2026

Rosa and the team were amazing, at such a difficult time for us. The team were very supportive and ensuring our loved one was looked after with dignity and respect my beautiful father deserved. I can't thank you enough, as it was such a stressful time for us all. Your kindness Rosa, was really appreciated. I would highly recommended O'Hares as the best funeral directors in Sydney. Thank you again Rosa.

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Nina Ianni25 November 2025

Rose and her team at O'Hare looked after the funerals for both my parents. They made a very difficult time bearable. They were extremely respectful, gentle and kind. They guided us in our decisions with professionalism, empathy and ease. I would highly recommend O'Hare to those looking for a service that is personal, professional and unique. Their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail during our time of loss were truly remarkable. From the initial contact to the service, they handled everything with care and sensitivity. Thank you for honouring our loved one with such grace and dignity. Highly recommended their services.

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deb young15 August 2025

A O’Hare Funerals recently performed the funeral for my son Daniel. Rosa offered suggestions, I made decisions then changed them, and throughout this process Rosa displayed such a wonderful understanding of how difficult all this was for me. I can not thank them enough for making this sad time a little more bearable.

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Claudia Iannucci29 December 2024

Dear Rosa and team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional service provided by your team. From your meticulous attention to detail to the professionalism displayed by your office staff, every aspect of your service was truly commendable. I especially want to thank your team who was present on the day of mum’s funeral. They ensured that our needs were met promptly and conducted themselves with the utmost respect and support throughout the day. Thank you once again for your outstanding service. Warm regards, Claudia

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joe mirigliani31 October 2024

Dear Rosa Peronace & A. O’Hare Funeral Directors, We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the care and compassion you showed during our time of sorrow following the loss of our mum. Your attention to detail and the dedication of everyone involved ensured that no stone was left unturned in creating a beautiful and fitting farewell for her. Thank you once again to the entire A. O’Hare team for your kindness and professionalism during this difficult time. Sincerely, Mirigliani Family

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Sonya Slater17 October 2024

Yesterday I was privileged to (virtually) attend the funeral of Gregory Thomas via a video link. I was amazed by the way your company so beautifully conducted everything. The singing funeral director was on another level. Also the kind, sincerity of the two staff who welcomed and later thanked those for attending. The most incredible part was at the end of the mass where the priest and the singer sang the blessing at the final commendation, it was really the most beautiful prayer. Thank you for your attentiveness and care it is really beyond these 5 stars.

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Contact
+61295691811www.aohare.com.au15 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00