Title: How much does a funeral cost in Australia? 2021 Guide | finder.com.au
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Funeral costs in Australia
Average funeral costs vary across the country. Here's how much you can expect to pay for that final farewell.
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Content: If you can't afford to pay a funeral and the deceased person doesn't have enough money in their estate, the government will pay for a very basic funeral, which you'll still be able to attend. Remember, the amount of money you spend on a person's funeral is in no way related to how much you love them or how much you'll miss them. Whether you spend $20,000 on a service or the state arranges the funeral, your loved one will still get a respectful send-off. What costs are involved with a funeral? Common costs associated with funerals include: Funeral Expense
Starting Price
Funeral director fee
$3,000
Transfer of deceased to funeral home
$300
Storage of deceased at funeral home
$150
Preparation of deceased
$200-$600
Embalming
$600-$1,400
Coffins
$800-$8,000
Death certificate
$66
Cremation certificate
$110
Cremation permit
$110
Burial services (graveside service)
$2,000
Cremation service (at crematorium)
$600
Cremation service with chapel service
$1,200
Celebrant
$300
Family car
$400
Flowers
$200
Newspaper notice
$200
*These prices are based on estimates given by funeral directors from across Australia and may vary due to a number of factors. We have tried to show the general starting price for these services based on our research. How can I save on funeral costs? First things first: there is nothing wrong with a cheap funeral.