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: 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. It's important to remember that the cost of a service has no relationship with how much a person was loved or will be missed. In fact, heaps of Aussies don't want an expensive send-off. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to reduce costs while still having a respectful send-off. Avoid peak times. Weekend services can be more expensive than funerals held on a weekday.