The main components in the cost of a funeral are:

Coffins and Caskets
The difference between Coffins and Caskets is simply the design – coffins are tapered at the head and foot, and are wider at the “shoulders”. Caskets, on the other hand, are rectangular in shape.

We offer a large and varied selection of coffins and caskets so that we can meet the needs of all - from simple veneered particleboard to solid or carved timber to metal caskets, which are air and water-resistant. Prices vary according to quality of materials, design and construction.

Funeral Director Fees
The following services are the Funeral Company’s fees and will be fully explained and documented by your Funeral Director:

Professional fees:- Availability of professionally trained staff:

• Respond to funeral inquiries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Arrange and co-ordinate the Funeral Service
• Attend to relevant administration and legal documents such as death certificates, doctors certificates, burial and cremation orders
• Assist with the organisation of music, singers, organist etc
• Referral to counseling agencies and support groups if requested
• Care for, and preparation of, the deceased
• Attend and conduct the funeral service during normal working hours
• Liaise with clergy, cemeteries / crematoria, florists, newspapers etc
• Notify and liaise with organisations and clubs (RSL, service clubs etc) and provide flags, insignia etc for the funeral ceremony

Facilities and Equipment:- Availability and use of equipment including:

• Mortuary
• Refreshment facilities
• Chapel
• Provision of grief literature, funeral
• Offices and funeral arrangement rooms  preplanning information, support services
• Viewing rooms  information

Transportation:- Provision and maintenance of specialised funeral fleet:

• Transfer of the deceased from place of death
• Hearse on day of funeral, within a 70km radius
• Mourning Car available (conditions apply* - see below)

*Note: Variations to this Description, with regard to supply, may occur from state to state and from one funeral home to another. Some Pre-arranged Funeral Plans may not qualify for some items in Transportation and Facilities and Equipment. Please discuss with your Funeral Director

Burial or Cremation
Burial: Involves the purchase of a gravesite or crypt, the right of interment, opening/closing fees and maintenance. This is normally purchased from the cemetery with the assistance of a Funeral Director. Costs will vary depending upon the cemetery.

Cremation: Involves the cost of conducting the cremation, preparing the cremated remains and at most crematoria, a hire fee for the chapel. We make these arrangements for you. The crematorium will contact you to arrange for memorialisation or collection of the cremated remains.

Memorials
When someone dies many and varied issues can arise. One of the most fundamental is how the deceased should be remembered after the funeral service has been conducted. At such an emotionally charged time, it’s a significant decision which should not be made in haste, without due consideration to the significant consequences that may arise. Choosing a place with a permanent memorial where family and friends can visit is something worth considering for a number of very important reasons.

A memorial is a focus for reflection and a permanent marker for a life lived where family and friends and future generations can come to remember and pay their respects to their heritage.

A memorial can showcase the areas’s peaceful natural beauty and identity. For those who live or have lived locally, the environment is a part of them and can remain so. A memorial is as personal as you desire it to be. There are many options available to help capture the spirit of each individual.

A memorial can reflect cultural and religious integrity. A memorial is a place to commemorate a life. As time passes, the significance of key dates (anniversaries, birthdays, religious days) grows, and so too does the symbolic importance of a memorial.

Memorials consist of a large variety of choices such as plaques, headstones or monuments and cost will depend upon individual budget, selection of burial, cremation or crypt and any religious considerations. As with funeral arrangements, our staff can organise contact with the Cemetery or Crematorium to purchase a memorial.

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The person responsible for paying the funeral account is the one who signs the authorisation for the funeral to be conducted. A prepaid funeral plan will eliminate or reduce costs at the time of arranging a funeral, depending on the type of contract.

If you wish to discuss funeral costs in more specific detail, please feel free to contact us. We are always available for advice and there is never any obligation on your part.

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