Title: The Average Cost of a Cremation in Australia • Gathered Here
Headings: The Average Cost of a Cremation in Australia
The Average Cost of a Cremation in Australia
The average cost of a traditional cremation
The average cost of a direct cremation

Content: At that price, burials are a stretch for a number of Australian families and, as a result, the popularity of cremations has steadily been increasing for fair while. In 2015, data from the National Funeral Directors Association showed that for the first time there were more cremations than burials, at 48.5% to 45.6% respectively. In Australian cities, the cremations now account for around 70% of all funerals. In this article, we’ll breakdown everything you need to know about the full cost of a cremation and itemise the key expenses you should be aware of. ( Note: the costs set out in this article have been calculated based on the averages of the 2,000+ prices for funeral services we have listed on our website.) For more general information on planning a burial, you may find our guide to cremations a useful starting point. The average cost of a traditional cremation
Let’s start with the traditional cremation. A traditional cremation (as opposed to a direct cremation) involves a service, usually at a chapel or church and/or the crematorium chapel, followed by the cremation itself. For a full range of different service types available for cremations, see our guide to planning a funeral service.