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: 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. Many funeral directors start their ranges higher at $1,000 or $1,200. Entry range coffins generally have the following characteristics: Made from plywood or medium-density fibreboard (MDF)
Plastic handles
Flat lid
May be assembled from a “flat-pack” by funeral staff
Example of an entry-level coffin
Mid-Range Coffins (Price: $2,000 – $4,000)
Mid-range coffins are similar to entry level coffins in that they are also usually made from MDF except they usually exhibit a higher level of detail, use higher quality parts, and are constructed with greater craftsmanship. Mid-range coffins generally have the following characteristics: