Title: Guide to Coffin Prices in Australia • Gathered Here
Headings: Guide to Coffin Prices in Australia
Guide to Coffin Prices in Australia
How much is a Coffin?
Cremation Capsule (Price: $300 – $700)
Cheap Coffins (Price: $800 – $1,200)
Example of an entry-level coffin
Mid-Range Coffins (Price: $2,000 – $4,000)
Expensive Coffins (Price: $6,000 – $10,000+)
Michael Jackson’s $32,000 gold plated coffin, the “Promethean”
Cheap Coffin Options
Buy Your Own Coffin
Cardboard Coffins
Burial Shrouds
Build Your Own Coffin
Rental Caskets
Ask for All Options
Choose What’s Right for You

Content: Cremation Capsule (Price: $300 – $700)
A cremation capsule (also known as a cremation casket) is the cheapest coffin option for families and they typically range between $300 – $700 in price. It is a container that is designed specifically for direct cremations (i.e. cremations with no attendance or service). Because the coffin is not seen and will shortly be turned into ashes, families are able to save a significant amount of money by using a coffin that is purely functional without any embellishments. Cremation capsules are generally a simple box made out of cardboard or particleboard. Not all funeral directors use cremation capsules and might instead use their cheapest coffin for direct cremations. So if saving money by using a cremation capsule is important, it’s best to confirm that your funeral director is able to provide this. For more information on direct cremations, see our Guide to Cremations. Example of a cremation capsule
Cheap Coffins (Price: $800 – $1,200)
The starting price for a traditional coffin is around $800, but it really depends on the funeral director.