Title: Funeral costs | State Library of NSW
Headings: Chapter 17: Funeral costs
Chapter 17: Funeral costs
Organisations
Direct committal
Paying accounts
Children's funerals
Headstones and monuments
Destitute funerals
Returning deceased person to the area of residence
Attendance by relatives
Complaints about contracted funeral director
Financial assistance for funerals
Centrelink payments
Carer payments
Death of a child
Department of Veterans' Affairs
Commemoration
Local Health District
Pensioner associations and registered clubs
Trade unions
Health insurance schemes
Voluntary agencies
Financial institutions
Insurance - motor vehicle accidents
Workcover
Superannuation funds
Funeral funds and benefits

Content: It is cheaper than a basic funeral. Paying accounts
Funeral directors usually ask for a deposit on their accounts, with the balance due immediately after the funeral. This can usually be negotiated with the director, but if accounts are left unpaid for a long period of time, the funeral director may charge interest on the amount outstanding. Prices for funerals vary greatly depending on the fees for the cemetery or crematorium, and what families request. Burials are generally a bit more expensive than cremations. Some cemeteries and crematoriums publish costs on their websites. Children's funerals
The costs of children’s funerals are very difficult to estimate. Again, there are many variations in the type of funeral that parents may want, and price depends on what services they choose. Headstones and monuments
If family wish to have a headstone or monument erected, they should contact a monumental mason. They should also contact the cemetery to determine if regulations exist on the height and width of the headstone.