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Andrew Valerio & Sons Funeral Directors

4.5(41 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Andrew Valerio & Sons Funeral Directors has served the Sydney community for over 25 years, with the company's main office and chapel located in Five Dock and Baulkham Hills. Andrew Valerio has been an active member of the funeral industry since 1988, and his wife Laura has also worked in the industry for over 25 years.

The company offers repatriation services to send loved ones overseas or bring them back home to Australia, along with pre-paid funeral arrangements.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Funeral services for a parent or another close family member are arranged with a level of care that several reviewers describe as making an unbearable period easier to bear, and more than one family notes returning to the same firm for a second or third relative. Named staff including Andrew, Giovanni, Sam, Franco, Frank, Laura, Carmen and Pina are singled out for empathy, warmth and attentiveness, with the team repeatedly described as feeling like extended family rather than a business.

An aspect raised across a number of reviews is the professionalism shown at the funeral service itself, alongside the calm manner in which arrangements were coordinated. Reviewers mention guidance through the planning process, services tailored to the family's wishes, close attention to detail and the dignity with which their relative was treated.

Communication with the family, both while organising the funeral and after it, is regularly praised, as is the efficiency of staff when liaising over practical matters. Many accounts emphasise that each request was handled respectfully and that nothing was too much trouble. Honesty, integrity and transparency during the arrangements also feature in what families write, together with the personalised nature of the support provided from first contact through to the funeral and beyond.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Mrs B “T A R B” T24 February 2026

We cannot thank Valerio & Sons enough for the incredible care, compassion and professionalism they showed our family during such a difficult time. Everything was handled so beautifully and respectfully. They made the entire process feel calm and comforting when we needed it most. Their kindness, warmth and attention to detail truly did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for the amazing support they provided in honouring my Dad’s life. We highly recommend them to any family needing guidance and care during such a heartbreaking time.

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Tanina Sheehan6 February 2026

If we could give 6 stars we would, the care, support and professionalism you and your team all showed over the last week and especially yesterday at the funeral of my mother in-law was amazing. Thankyou again

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Chris Grasso27 October 2025

From the moment we met with Andrew Valerio and sons, we knew we were in the most caring and capable hands. Their professionalism, warmth, and genuine compassion guided us through an incredibly difficult time with such grace and understanding. Every detail was handled with the utmost care, allowing our family to grieve without the added worry or stress of planning. They approached every conversation with empathy, listened attentively to our wishes, and ensured everything was done with such dignity and respect - just as we hoped. It was clear that this was more than just a job, but more a calling to support families when they need it most. The service was beautiful, respectful, and perfectly reflected our loved one’s life. We will always be grateful for the professionalism and heart shown throughout the entire process. Thank you, Andrew Valerio and Sons for making such a difficult part of our lives feel just a little lighter. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

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Olivia F15 October 2025

Andrew Valerio & son’s looked after my Mum and laid her to rest with such care & respect like they were looking after one of there own family members or friends❤️ I can only say that in such a sad time as the loss of a loved one there is no one better then Andrew Valerio & Sons. Everything is done beautifully. I honestly couldn’t recommend them more. I wouldn’t recommend any else. Thank you Andrew Valerio and Sons❤️

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David Casa9 April 2025

On behalf of our entire family, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all your help and support in organising our Dad’s funeral. Your guidance, care, and professionalism throughout the entire process made an incredibly difficult time so much more manageable, and for that, we are truly grateful. From our very first call to Andrew Valerio late at night, we were met with kindness and reassurance, which brought us great comfort. A special thank you and shout out to Adriano, who went above and beyond with his outstanding service. He was always responsive to our calls and emails, and showed genuine understanding and compassion throughout the funeral arrangements. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we truly appreciated his care and attention to detail. Thank you again to everyone at Andrew Valerio & Sons for helping us honour our Dad with such a special and memorable farewell.

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Veronica Calefati28 March 2025

We have now used Andrew Valerio & Sons Funeral Directors for three passed on family members, and each time we have been met with the same level of warmth and professionalism from the team. Andrew Valerio and his team are dedicated, compassionate, and efficient to liaise with, and have consistently coordinated and catered their services to our family’s wishes. The team are attentive to our requests and ensure to uphold the dignity of our passed on loved ones, ensuring each service they provide respectfully reflects and honours their life. Whilst most recently arranging my Nonna’s (grandmother) funeral, Andrew Valerio & Son’s coordinated a smoothly-ran viewing and funeral, in which the team demonstrated an excellent balance of both compassion and professionalism, allowing us to give my Nonna the seamless send off she deserved. The trust we placed in Andrew Valerio & Son’s allowed us to navigate our grief and mourning with the peace of mind and assurance that the funeral arrangements were being handled with the highest levels of care and consideration. Thank you again, Andrew and your team, for your upmost warmth, care and service.

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A Brady21 March 2025

Andrew and the team were incredibly compassionate, professional, and empathetic. They went above and beyond, handling everything with ease, and their attention to detail was exceptional. Highly recommend.

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Contact
+61297125204www.avalerio.com.au177 First Ave, Five Dock NSW 2046
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