Monday, August 29, 2011

Funeral Costs- What prices to expect when planning a funeral

Funeral Costs

Below is a conservative guide to the costs involved with organising a funeral. Funeral prices vary from funeral director to funeral director so it pays to shop around.

Please note that the below funeral prices are not an average on today's funeral costs. The below prices are a guide only and a good starting point for planning a funeral and understanding what is involved. You may find you are quoted more or (hopefully) less on any of the below funeral costs.

Please note that these Funeral prices are a guide only. Prices vary from state to state.

Cremation
fee $820- $990
Burial fee Starting from $3500+

Choice of burial or cremation plus some or all of the below expenses

Funeral Coffin/ Casket Costs

Basic coffins
Paper veneer chip board
or MDF coffin with cheap plastic handles $780- $2200

Solid timber coffins
Pine wood coffins starting from $2700
Solid Oak timber coffin $4150.00

Funeral caskets $5,000- $11,800.00

A coffin has a tapered end and a casket is rectangular with a large hinged lid.

AFFORDABLE SOLID TIMBER COFFIN ALTERNATIVES-Caskets Direct solid timber coffins $1299 CLICK HERE for photos and more information on our coffins and caskets. Reliable delivery direct to your chosen funeral director Mob 0424 279 950. As seen in CHOICE Magazine.

AFFORDABLE SOLID TIMBER CASKET ALTERNATIVES- Caskets Direct solid timber funeral caskets $2670- Solid Oak $2899. CLICK HERE for photos and more information on our coffins and caskets.
Reliable delivery direct to your chosen funeral director. Call us Mob 0424 279 950.

Other funeral costs

Doctors Certificate $60
Death Certificate $25-$49
Flowers Nominated $200+
News Paper Funeral Notice $200-$300+
3 coaches or 10 seat limo $600

Service fee $1600
Service Fee includes:

Transfers
Rosary Viewing night before
Celebrant
Memorial book (you may be charged extra for this)

To speak with us to discuss how you can save on the costs of a funeral call Mob 0424 279 950.