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

Content: The Average Cost of a Cremation in Australia • Gathered Here
The Average Cost of a Cremation in Australia
Gathered Here March 10, 2017 0 Comments
In our article on the average cost of a burial we calculated that the average cost of a burial in Australia was around $19,000 (including the cost for the monument and cemetery fees). Much of the total cost is made up by cemetery fees which are being driven upwards by the fact that land supply is rapidly shrinking. As you might be able to appreciate, cemeteries take up a considerable amount of space, and there are a finite number of plots for purchase. Without available land to develop more cemeteries in populated areas, and the majority of plots being in use or pre-purchased, the price for the remaining plots has been increasing exponentially. To give you an idea, prices have doubled over the past 5 years and can range from anywhere between $4,000 to $52,000 in Sydney. 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: