Funeral Pricing

 Pricing Transparency

The pricing on this page to be used as a guide. A comprehensive guide can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Because the cost of an individual funeral is determined by your wishes, inclusive of any cultural requirements, religious considerations and personal family requirements. The team at Generation Funerals are available to offer understanding, advice and assistance with very competitive costing. The only thing that doesn’t vary is our absolute standard of care, from the simplest to the most detailed of services.

When arranging a funeral, a tax invoice with a complete breakdown of the funeral arrangements will be provided to you. The cost of the funeral is separated in to three parts –

• The funeral directors service fees, 

  This is further broken down in to
  Disposition arrangement fee – This covers the cost of Generation Funerals expertise, skill, care and attention, and necessary overhead costs to complete the necessary requirements to for the disposition of a deceased.
  Funeral planning and management fee – the cost associated with the provision of minimum of 2 funeral personnel required for the organisation and facilitation of viewings, ceremony and/or gatherings at the chosen location and if applicable, a proportionate cost share of our facilities and resources when used as a venue or gathering place.
  Transport of the deceased  – includes the initial local transfer (up to 70km)  of the deceased in to our care using specialised mortuary ambulances and the local use of our traditional hearse on the day of the funeral when required.
  Basic mortuary care – Secure and dignified care of the deceased in our mortuary in accordance , preparation and dressing of the deceased. It does not include embalming or restorative procedures.

  Surcharges apply for transfers, funeral ceremonies and vigils that occur outside standard business hours. All pricing includes GST. 

• Products purchased from the funeral director and

  Casket or Coffin selection, Funeral Stationary, Audio Visual Tributes, Live Streaming, Urns and Memorials

• Third party expenses paid to various suppliers on your behalf. 

  Non-traditional hearses, Cremation or cemetery fees, legal documents, Church fees and donations, celebrants, newspaper notices, flowers, butterflies, the wake or catering, other equipment hire and other funeral personalisation options

We’re here to help

The ideal way the cost can be properly assessed is in a face-to-face interview with an experienced Funeral Director so that all the options can be explained and understood. The Funeral Director who will listen, explore your options and demonstrate what is involved and clearly explain your choices without obligations.

Our staff are always available to assist you at any time over the phone or via email. You are also welcome to call into one of our branches – we do recommend phoning 1300 011 725 in advance or making an appointment, to ensure a funeral planner is available to dedicate their time to you.

Funeral Finance Options