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Joseph Medcalf Funerals - Inner City

Joseph Medcalf Funerals - Inner City

4.8(22 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sydney

About the company

Joseph Medcalf established himself as an undertaker in 1880, and Joseph Medcalf Funerals has been serving Sydney since that year. The company arranged the first interment at Botany Cemetery on 11 February 1894, marking the opening of the Presbyterian portion of the cemetery, and conducted the first Roman Catholic funeral there on 9 March 1894.

The business is family owned and locally operated, and it owns all of its funeral facilities.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Joseph Medcalf Funerals - Inner City has built a reputation among Sydney families for handling farewells with genuine warmth. Those who have arranged services through the company name frequently highlight the empathy and professionalism of the team. Michelle, Jayson, Andrew, Anna, Jason and Kim are each singled out in accounts for their kindness, patience and careful attention to detail. A theme running through the feedback is the comfort families took from knowing their relative would remain in the funeral home's care before the service, a commitment described as deeply reassuring.

The small chapel is often mentioned as a fitting space for gatherings of roughly forty relatives and friends, with ceremonies conducted with sensitivity from start to finish. Professional clients, among them a law firm administering a deceased estate, report the same dependable and attentive support. Arrangements from the initial call to church services were handled without complication for people navigating unfamiliar ground. Gratitude is expressed repeatedly for how a distressing occasion was made more bearable, with requests never treated as an imposition. Knowledge, respect and sincere care come through in almost every account, especially the considered guidance offered to families planning a farewell.

Joseph Medcalf Funerals - Inner City — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Nada Bosnjak19 January 2025

The team at Joseph Medcalf, especially Andrew, provided warmth, kindness and professionalism during our most difficult time. I highly recommend their services.

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Peter Bellanto18 January 2025

We said farewell to my 96yo mum with Joseph Medcalf. A beautiful small chapel for 40 or so family and friends. All aspects of the service were handled with warmth and sensitivity. I thoroughly recommend using these fine folk to look after you and your family at this difficult time.

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Scott Findlay22 March 2024

The team were absolutely wonderful with organising my late mothers funeral. The chapel and service were both excellent. Thank you so much to Peter and the team.

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G28 November 2022

This mob charged $16.000 for my mother's funeral in January 2022. For this, they supplied a basic coffin, no car for the immediate family and the priest who performed the service, charged us an extra $400 for his service. I have waited untill now to air my dissatisfaction because my sister was very distressed by my mother's death. She would not approve of my complaint, but I am very disappointed with the whole situation. I think these people took advantage of my sister at the time, she was very upset and vulnerable because of my mother's death. My sister made the funeral arrangements without telling me. I would not have agreed to such an outrageous fee.

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Tracey23 August 2022

On behalf of my family, I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Michelle and the team for everything they did to help make my Nan’s farewell so special. Nothing was ever a problem…and if it was, they never let on. We know in our hearts that Nan would have been so happy with how everything went and she definitely would have taken a liking to Father Peter, who was such a sweet, kind man. You all helped make a very difficult and dreaded day so much better with your communication, your kindness and compassion. Thank you.

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Bazaliza Lawyers1 October 2021

My law firm used the services of Joseph Medcalf in relation to a deceased estate. Customer service is second to none. Michelle’s support/help was crucial/invaluable!

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Pamela12 June 2021

I can't thank the beautiful staff enough for their kindness and genuine care with the farewell arrangements for my treasured little sister. I highly recommend the team. They made a tragic, stressful time a heart-warming experience. Thank you for your advice, caring and professionalism - Anna, Jason and Kim X

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Contact
+61296982644josephmedcalf.com.au172 Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016
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