How much does
a funeral cost?
Losing a loved one can be a deeply emotional time. And often, the thought of paying for the funeral adds an unwelcome layer of stress. But we can help you understand what’s involved to better prepare you when the time comes.
Most Mareena Purslowe Funerals cost between $8,000 and $16,900. This depends on a few factors, including the type of service, whether you opt for cremation or burial, the venue and other inclusions, like flowers or catering after the service.
What costs are involved in holding a funeral?
A funeral should be as unique as the person who’s passed. For a truly personalised farewell, we offer a range of options and extra inclusions. Here’s a guide to give you an idea of the costs involved in a funeral.
Coffin or casket
Coffin or casket
The key difference between the two is the shape – coffins are tapered at the head and feet, while caskets are rectangular. Both come in a range of designs, colours and materials and prices vary depending on the style you choose.
Professional fees
Professional fees
Your Funeral Specialist will be your dedicated support person from the first meeting through to the service and beyond. They’ll coordinate the service, arrange the relevant legal documentation, and liaise with clergy, crematoria, florists and more to ensure you don’t have to worry about a thing.
Transportation
Transportation
Your loved one will need to be transferred from their place of death into our care, where we’ll look after them until the day of the service. This is carried out by experienced professionals using a specialised vehicle. This often comes at a set price within a certain radius of your chosen Mareena Purslowe Funerals location and at a per-kilometre cost after that. We will also organise to transport your loved one to the funeral on the day and to their final resting place.
Venue and service
Venue and service
You may choose to hold the service in the funeral home’s chapel or at a special place nearby. You might also want to organise a viewing in a private room at the funeral home for family to say a private goodbye. Other inclusions might be refreshments, floral arrangements and a quiet space for you and your guests to reflect.
Burial or cremation
Burial or cremation
Burial is generally a more expensive option and involves purchasing a gravesite, the right of interment and opening and closing fees. The cost is determined by the cemetery and your Funeral Specialist can help you navigate this process.
Cremation is a common choice today and allows the family to hold onto their loved one’s ashes after they’re gone. You may decide to purchase an urn to keep your loved one’s remains in or a piece of keepsake jewellery to keep them close.
Memorial
Memorial
After the funeral service, you may need some time to decide on how you will memorialise your loved one. Many families choose to purchase a plaque, headstone, tree or other monument in a memorial park or place of special significance. This allows family and friends to visit them for years to come.
