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Bushland Shire Funerals Pricing Guide

Prices listed are a guide only

The prices listed below are based on the average cost for each type of service. Julie works with you to provide a funeral service that is dignified and within the budget that you are comfortable with.


Direct Cremation

commonly referred to as 'No Service, No Attendance' (NSNA)

DIRECT CREMATION PRICE (GST incl)

from $2588

refer below for a transparent breakdown of this amount

Transfer

$300

transferring of the deceased from the place of death to the crematorium.  This price is for a weekday transfer; weekend rates apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. 

Cremation Certificates

$330

two certificates are required to be issued by an authorised medical doctor - the Cremation Risk Advice and the Medical Referee's Cremation Permit.

Death Certificate

$72

as issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Cremation Fee

$565

commercial crematorium approx. 7 days after death (no specific date) 

Coffin

$180

basic cardboard or MDF cremation coffin -  a legal requirement in NSW.

Professional Fee

$1100

All arrangements including transfer, meeting with the family to complete documentation, coordinating with external suppliers/providers, mortuary care and registering the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

NSW Government Levy

$41

Cremation Levy


Cremation with a Service

A cremation with a service - coffin present with the cremation taking place following the funeral service.

CREMATION WITH A SERVICE (GST incl)

from $8528

refer below for a transparent breakdown of this amount

Transfer

$330

transferring of the deceased from the place of death to the mortuary.   This price is for a weekday transfer; weekend rates apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Mortuary Care

$620

includes up to 14x nights and basic preparation of the deceased

Cremation Certificates

$330

two certificates are required to be issued by an authorised medical doctor - the Cremation Risk Advice and the Medical Referee's Cremation Permit.

Death Certificate

$72

as issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Celebrant

$660

if required.  A professional celebrant is a part of the funeral process.  Meeting with the family and learning the story of the deceased, their life and loves; structuring and crafting a personalised funeral ceremony, delivered on the day.

Staff to Assist with Funeral Service

from $570

2x staff members. The number of funeral staff required on the day vary depending on the requirements of the venue, as well as the anticipated number of attendance.

Hearse

$770

A range of hearses from vintage Mercedes to modern Fords are available. 

Monday - Friday rate

Cremation Fee

from $650

paid to the crematorium.   

Venue

approx. $550

varies widely in cost.  This cost is approximately the minimum one could expect to pay for a venue.  Venues range from a Surf Club, a Community Centre, a Park, a Family home, a place of Worship, through to a Crematorium chapel.

Coffin

$635

price listed is for a Richmond standard size MDF coffin; prices vary depending on choice of make and model, starting from $180 for a Daisy Box (cardboard coffin)

Professional Fee

$3300

Arrange all aspects of the funeral - the transfer, meeting with the family to complete documentation, coordinating with external suppliers/providers and registering the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, conducting the funeral on the day and delivering ashes back to the family. 

NSW Government Levy

$41

Cremation Levy


Burial with a Funeral Service

a burial with a service, can be a funeral service followed by the burial graveside service. This does not include the cost for a burial plot or the opening and closing of a burial plot.

BURIAL WITH A SERVICE (GST incl)

from $7948

refer below for a transparent breakdown of this amount

Transfer

$330

transferring of the deceased from the place of death to the mortuary.   This price is for a weekday transfer; weekend rates apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Mortuary Care

$620

includes 14x nights and basic preparation of the deceased

Death Certificate

$72

as issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Celebrant

$660

if required.  A professional celebrant is a part of the funeral process.  Meeting with the family and learning the story of the deceased, their life and loves; structuring and crafting a personalised funeral ceremony, delivered on the day.

Staff to Assist with Funeral Service

$855

3x staff members . Funeral staff numbers required on the day, vary depending on the needs of the venue, as well as forecast attendance.

Hearse

$770

A range of hearses from vintage Mercedes to modern Fords are available.

Mon - Fri rates

Venue

approx. $550

varies widely in cost.  This cost is approximately the minimum one could expect to pay for a venue.  Venues range from a Surf Club, a Community Centre, a Park, a Family home, a place of Worship, through to a Cemetery chapel.

Coffin

$635

price listed is for a Richmond standard size MDF coffin; prices vary depending on choice of make and model, starting from $180 for a Daisy Box (cardboard coffin).

Professional Fee

$3300

arrange all aspects of the funeral - the transfer, meeting with the family to complete documentation, coordinating with external suppliers and registering the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, conducting the funeral and burial on the day.

NSW Government Levy

$156

Burial Levy


Optional Extras for a Funeral Service

Flowers

from $200

Order of Service

from $300

Professionally Produced Slideshow

from $180

Professional Live-Stream and Videography

from $1650

(if not included at Venue)

Prices in AUD and current at May 2026 * subject to Govt fees & charges

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