Traditional Care
Funeral Directors Offering Traditional Care with Dignity & Respect
Welcome to Nepean Valley Funerals
We are a local Penrith funeral company, family owned and operated and are here to guide your family through this time with personalised and compassionate care. Each family that entrusts us with their loved one, can rest assured that they will receive the highest level of traditional care, dignity and respect at an affordable price.
Our office is located at Shop 4, 2-6 Castlereagh Street, Penrith. We also own and operate our own mortuary facility.
Our services are available to families in the Nepean Valley region as well as all suburbs of Sydney. We cater for both religious and non-religious services and can be contacted 24hrs / 7 days a week.
Call Now 02 4722 8222
Upcoming Services and Memorials
Services
Burials
Types of burials include Below Ground (Lawn and Monumental Graves), Above Ground (Crypts and Family Vaults) or Natural Burials.
Cremations
Cremation services can be held at a Crematorium Chapel, your Church or other venue with a Private Cremation or Committal Service.
Planning Ahead
Considering a pre-paid funeral or pre-arranging your funeral?
Personalised Tributes
Looking to add something special and personal to reflect your loved one’s life?
Catholic Funeral Service
A funeral with the rich tradition of the Rites of the Catholic faith with Funeral Directors that have the knowledge and understanding.
Christian Funeral Service
There are many Christian churches which we conduct funeral services.
Non-Religious Funeral Service
There are many choices and options available for a non-religious funeral service; to celebrate the life of your loved one in their own unique way.
Funerals on the Water
Our exclusive offer for a funeral service and wake on the beautiful Nepean River aboard the iconic Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler.
When my Dad passed away suddenly, the thought of arranging a funeral felt overwhelming. I was incredibly fortunate to come across Jim from Nepean Valley Funerals. From the very first phone call, Jim was compassionate, consistently thoughtful, and efficient - securing the church we wanted within minutes.
Honouring Dad’s wishes for a private funeral, Jim took care of every detail. Nothing was too much trouble, even when we had special or out-of-the-ordinary requests - he simply made it happen.
Jim went above and beyond, helping us find a beautiful priest who delivered a deeply personal and moving service. I never imagined a funeral could be so beautiful.
With heartfelt gratitude, I thank Jim and his team for making such a difficult time so much more bearable - and for helping us honour Dad in the most meaningful way possible.
Honouring Dad’s wishes for a private funeral, Jim took care of every detail. Nothing was too much trouble, even when we had special or out-of-the-ordinary requests - he simply made it happen.
Jim went above and beyond, helping us find a beautiful priest who delivered a deeply personal and moving service. I never imagined a funeral could be so beautiful.
With heartfelt gratitude, I thank Jim and his team for making such a difficult time so much more bearable - and for helping us honour Dad in the most meaningful way possible.
From our very first interaction, Jim and his team were professional, and incredibly attentive to our needs, no question or request went unanswered. His communication was impeccable always clear and respectful. We never felt overwhelmed when organising such an important celebration of life, which is something we are deeply grateful for. The attention to detail throughout the entire process was truly divine. Every aspect of the service was handled with grace and dignity, and it is clear that Jim and his team genuinely cared about honouring my grandfather in the most respectful and personal way possible. Nepean Valley Funerals made a heartbreaking time easier to bear, and my family are forever thankful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing funeral services.
After the unexpected loss of our beloved mother, Jenny, we were told there was only one place to go - Nepean Valley Funerals. From the very first call with Jim to the moment we stepped into the meeting room, I knew we were in safe hands. Everything about this process was foreign to me – I had never had to plan a funeral for a loved one before. Jim was warm and welcoming, understanding that we were going through the worst time of our lives. He made everything so much easier for us. He did what many others don’t – he listened to us, all of us.
Over the next week, I had Jim on speed dial. There are so many things to consider when planning a funeral, and Jim knew exactly what we wanted. He used all of his contacts to ensure the vision we had for Mum was executed perfectly, just as she would have wanted. We even had a custom casket designed because Mum was an avid Panthers fan. Let me tell you, it was way beyond our expectations.
The day of the funeral ran like a dream. Jim made suggestions that I would never have thought of, like taking a photo of the casket in the church before everyone came in. As Jim said, “Lethal, you’ll have one opportunity to take the photo – you can always delete it, but you can’t take it later.” Jim also shared some photos that he had taken of the casket in the hearse which I now treasure. We are all so happy to have those memories.
Jim and the team at Nepean Valley Funerals took such good care of Mum and our whole family. We wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
Thank you Jim (Firehawk) for your absolute love & care of our family. You are a true gem.
Over the next week, I had Jim on speed dial. There are so many things to consider when planning a funeral, and Jim knew exactly what we wanted. He used all of his contacts to ensure the vision we had for Mum was executed perfectly, just as she would have wanted. We even had a custom casket designed because Mum was an avid Panthers fan. Let me tell you, it was way beyond our expectations.
The day of the funeral ran like a dream. Jim made suggestions that I would never have thought of, like taking a photo of the casket in the church before everyone came in. As Jim said, “Lethal, you’ll have one opportunity to take the photo – you can always delete it, but you can’t take it later.” Jim also shared some photos that he had taken of the casket in the hearse which I now treasure. We are all so happy to have those memories.
Jim and the team at Nepean Valley Funerals took such good care of Mum and our whole family. We wouldn’t recommend anyone else.
Thank you Jim (Firehawk) for your absolute love & care of our family. You are a true gem.
It was an obvious choice to go with Jim, Janet and their team at Nepean Valley Funerals for my mum’s funeral after such a positive experience with them for my dad’s funeral 3 years previous on recommendation. Their care, thoughtfulness, experience, guidance and professionalism made for the organisation of 2 different funerals (a cremation at a local cemetery, the other a burial at an eastern suburbs cemetery) very easy at what was a very emotional time. Their communication was outstanding at all times and speedy with responses. I was super impressed when my brother and I were chatting about dad’s wishes to have his ashes spread in 2 different places, one being in an overseas country. Jim picked up on this, organised his ashes into 2 containers with a letter for customs confirming they were ashes! The benefit of experience!
They were accommodating of family wishes, the floral arrangements were superb and the design of the service booklet and photo tribute was very smooth.
We certainly will go with them again (if needed). Many thanks to you and your team 😊
Nikki
They were accommodating of family wishes, the floral arrangements were superb and the design of the service booklet and photo tribute was very smooth.
We certainly will go with them again (if needed). Many thanks to you and your team 😊
Nikki
Our family would like to say a big thank you to Jim, Ray and the rest of the wonderful team at Nepean Valley Funerals for our mum's send off. Their kindness, empathy, and professionalism made a very difficult time easier for us.
Jim and Nepean Valley Funerals were amazing to work with and captured the essence of my mother in our service for her.
We save many thousands of dollars compared to the big players, all whilst receiving amazing service and value.
We save many thousands of dollars compared to the big players, all whilst receiving amazing service and value.
I highly recommend Nepean Valley Funerals. A huge thank you to Jim, especially, who made this difficult time so much easier. His kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail provided comfort and reassurance throughout the entire process. The care and respect shown to our loved one and our family were truly appreciated. Thank you to the entire team for your support during such a challenging time.
Thanks Jim and the team at Nepean Valley Funerals.
After the recent passing of my father and being from out of town, I searched for local funeral directors in the local Penrith area.
The first call I made was to Jim and I was instantly impressed by his compassion and professionalism.
He was caring and respectful and kindly explained the process and presented several package options.
There was no push for upgrades or expensive non essential options.
Jim arranged everything and conducted an amazing celebration of my fathers life, in which he would have been proud.
My family and I are truly grateful in all the care and compassion shown by Jim in this difficult time and I highly recommend Jim and his team at Nepean Valley Funerals.
Thank You.
Michael Barrett
After the recent passing of my father and being from out of town, I searched for local funeral directors in the local Penrith area.
The first call I made was to Jim and I was instantly impressed by his compassion and professionalism.
He was caring and respectful and kindly explained the process and presented several package options.
There was no push for upgrades or expensive non essential options.
Jim arranged everything and conducted an amazing celebration of my fathers life, in which he would have been proud.
My family and I are truly grateful in all the care and compassion shown by Jim in this difficult time and I highly recommend Jim and his team at Nepean Valley Funerals.
Thank You.
Michael Barrett
Jim and the team at Nepean Valley Funerals were simply brilliant. Having never had to go through this process before I didn’t really know what to expect, other than a hefty bill. That first phone call to Jim was such a weight off the shoulders. He was honest, empathetic, reassuring and very professional. A few simple requests for information to get the ball rolling, a brief discussion about cost (that was very reasonable with no hidden extras or surprises) and then locked in a meeting at the office in Penrith. We chose to use Jim’s celebrant Danni and her communication, planning and delivery was amazing. How they manage to get so much planned in a short period of time is so impressive.
This is not an easy time in any family’s life, but choosing this team will make it a lot easier for you.
This is not an easy time in any family’s life, but choosing this team will make it a lot easier for you.
My first contact with Nepean Valley Funerals was December 2023 for my mother-in-law's funeral in January 2024. Jim and his team were very helpful and caring when we didn't know what needed to be done and guided us each step. We never felt pushed to get any particular thing and 'no sales pitches',
We sadly had to use Jim's services last month (January 2025) when my grandmother passed away. There was no discussion of using anybody else because of my experience when we used them last year.
Hopefully we meet under happier circumstances next time BUT I know from my double-experience, Nepean Valley Funerals is who I would choose if needed. Definitely recommend!
We sadly had to use Jim's services last month (January 2025) when my grandmother passed away. There was no discussion of using anybody else because of my experience when we used them last year.
Hopefully we meet under happier circumstances next time BUT I know from my double-experience, Nepean Valley Funerals is who I would choose if needed. Definitely recommend!
Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
What needs to happen will depend on whether the death was expected and where the person passed away. We are here to help and can be contacted on 02 4722 8222 (24hrs/7days). Please check out The First 24 Hours for further information.
Yes, Nepean Valley Funerals own and operate their own mortuary facility, fully approved by the Department of Health and is solely used by our company.
Modern dual-cab Holden Calais Hearse in black which we had built new in 2018. Please check out our blog.
Meet the Team
Husband and wife, Jim and Janet Mueller, Owners and Directors of Nepean Valley Funerals together with our passionate team providing you with personalised care with genuine compassion, dignity and respect.