Cremations offer a compassionate alternative to traditional burial, allowing families to celebrate their loved one's life in more personalised ways. With the flexibility to hold services in non-traditional spaces, such as parks, beaches, or even at home, families can create a setting that truly reflects the individual's personality and passions. This approach fosters a warm, intimate atmosphere where friends and family can come together to share stories, memories, and emotions, making the experience both meaningful and memorable. As a death doula and independent funeral director, I am here to guide families through this process, ensuring every detail honours their unique journey while providing support every step of the way.

Prices & Information as of July 2024
(All prices are inclusive of GST)

Note: This document is a guide and not a quote. Actual costs may vary based on the specific products and services selected for your funeral. For a more accurate quote, please contact us directly.

Cremation with Service
This can either include the coffin present during the service with cremation afterward, or cremation first followed by a memorial service. Ashes are delivered to the family post-cremation.

• Transfer – $350.00
  Transfer you loved one into out care; from the place of death to the mortuary. Weekday rates apply; higher rates on weekends and public holidays.

• Mortuary Care – $460.00
  Includes nightly mortuary stay at $60 per night, preparation starting at $200, and a coffin name plate at $20. Duration varies based on circumstances.

• Funeral Arranging – $1,463.00
  Organising the transfer, meeting with the family, coordinating with suppliers, registering the death, conducting the funeral, and delivering ashes to the family.

• Celebrant – $1,062.00
  A professional celebrant crafts and delivers a personalised funeral ceremony. Typically involves 10-12 hours of work.

• Coffin – $517.00
  Richmond standard MDF coffin. Prices start from $160 for a Daisy Box, an environmentally friendly cardboard coffin.

• Hearse – $660.00
  Choice of hearses from vintage Mercedes to modern models.

• Cremation Certificates – $330.00
  Includes the Cremation Risk Advice and the Medical Referee’s Cremation Permit.

• Death Certificate – $71.50
  Issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

• Funeral Service Venue Cost – $550.00
  Minimum cost for a venue, varying from community centers to family homes and places of worship.

• Funeral Staff – $165.00
  One staff member for 2 hours. Staff numbers vary based on venue and attendance.

• Cremation Fee – $565.00
  Paid to the crematorium.

• NSW Govt. Cremation Levy – $45.10
  A levy applied to each cremation by Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (CCNSW).

Sub-Total – $6,238.60
Picaluna Service Fee (35%) – $2,183.51
Picaluna - my funeral partener - sources everything at wholesale rates and applies a 35% service fee to the total cost.

Total (including GST) – $8,422.11