FuneralSmart prices are not quotes.
They are national benchmark price ranges based on real funeral director price lists from across Australia.
These figures reflect what families typically pay, including professional services and unavoidable costs — not “from” prices designed to attract enquiries.
Funeral costs vary depending on location, timing, and personal choices. This guide helps you understand what is reasonable, realistic, and typical before decisions are made, so you can compare funeral services with confidence.
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A direct cremation is a simple cremation with no funeral service or mourners present.
What is usually included:
$2,700 – $3,900
How this compares to funeral director pricing
Independent funeral directors across Australia typically charge $2,800 – $4,200 for a direct cremation once all required costs are included.
Lower advertised prices often exclude essential items such as:
FuneralSmart pricing reflects what families actually pay, not incomplete entry pricing.
This option includes a cremation followed by a funeral or memorial service, either before or after the cremation.
What is usually included
$4,800 – $7,500
What families commonly pay
In real-world pricing, cremation funerals with a service usually total $5,500 – $8,000, depending on venue, timing, and service choices.
Additional costs are commonly applied for:
FuneralSmart price ranges already account for these typical, real-world costs, not bare-minimum packages.
This section covers funeral director services only. Cemetery fees are charged separately and are outlined below.
What is usually included
$6,000 – $10,000
Across Australia, funeral director fees for burial funerals typically fall within this range. Metropolitan funerals generally cost more than regional services due to staffing, transport, and operational costs.
Burial funerals involve both funeral director costs and cemetery charges.
Cemetery fees usually include:
Burial costs vary widely depending on:
Cemetery fees are the largest source of unexpected funeral costs for Australian families.
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Funeral prices in Australia can vary significantly, even for similar services. This is normal, and it happens for several reasons.
Location matters
Funerals in metropolitan areas generally cost more than regional funerals due to higher staffing, transport, and facility costs.
Timing matters
After-hours, weekend, or public holiday services usually incur additional fees for transfers, staffing, and venue access.
Cemetery fees are set separately
Cemetery and crematorium fees are not set by funeral directors. These fees vary widely depending on the cemetery, location, and type of burial or cremation.
Service choices affect the total cost
Chapel hire, celebrants, music, livestreaming, flowers, and printed materials all add to the final price.
Advertised prices often exclude essentials
Many low advertised prices do not include mandatory costs such as cremation fees, transfers, or administrative requirements.
FuneralSmart pricing reflects typical, complete costs, not stripped-back entry pricing.
Many funeral prices advertised online do not include several common and necessary costs.
These often include:
FuneralSmart pricing assumes reasonable, typical choices, not stripped-back packages with essential costs excluded.
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FuneralSmart is independent.
We do not:
We do:
This makes FuneralSmart a price guide, not a sales pitch.
Funeral prices vary slightly across Australia based on operating costs, crematorium fees, and cemetery charges. Below are typical FuneralSmart price ranges by state, based on real funeral director pricing.
New South Wales
• Direct cremation: $2,900 – $4,100
• Cremation with service: $5,200 – $8,000
• Burial funeral (FD costs only): $6,800 – $11,000
• Burial funeral (total): $10,000 – $17,000+
Victoria
• Direct cremation: $2,700 – $3,900
• Cremation with service: $5,000 – $7,800
• Burial funeral (FD costs only): $6,500 – $10,500
• Burial funeral (total): $9,500 – $16,000+
Queensland
• Direct cremation: $2,600 – $3,800
• Cremation with service: $4,800 – $7,500
• Burial funeral (FD costs only): $6,200 – $9,800
• Burial funeral (total): $9,000 – $15,500+
South Australia
• Direct cremation: $2,600 – $3,700
• Cremation with service: $4,700 – $7,200
• Burial funeral (FD costs only): $6,000 – $9,500
• Burial funeral (total): $8,800 – $15,000+
Western Australia
• Direct cremation: $2,800 – $4,000
• Cremation with service: $5,000 – $7,800
• Burial funeral (FD costs only): $6,500 – $10,500
• Burial funeral (total): $9,500 – $16,500+
Tasmania, ACT & Northern Territory
• Direct cremation: $2,700 – $4,000
• Cremation with service: $4,800 – $7,800
• Burial funeral (FD costs only): $6,200 – $10,500
• Burial funeral (total): $9,000 – $16,500+
These ranges reflect typical pricing, not minimum advertised rates.
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How much does a funeral cost in Australia?
Most Australian funerals cost between $4,000 and $8,000 for a cremation, and $9,000 to $16,000 or more for a burial once cemetery fees are included. Costs vary based on location, timing, and service choices.
What is the cheapest type of funeral?
A direct cremation with no service is usually the lowest-cost option, typically ranging from $2,700 to $3,900 when all required costs are included.
Why are some funerals advertised so cheaply?
Low advertised prices often exclude essential costs such as cremation fees, transfers, coffins, or after-hours charges. The final price is usually higher once these are added.
Do funeral directors set cemetery prices?
No. Cemetery and crematorium fees are set by cemetery trusts or local authorities, not funeral directors. These fees vary widely and are a major contributor to total funeral costs.
Can I compare funeral prices before choosing a funeral director?
Yes. FuneralSmart allows families to compare funeral directors and understand typical pricing before making decisions, without pressure or obligation.
Are FuneralSmart prices quotes?
No. FuneralSmart prices are benchmark ranges, not quotes. They are designed to help families understand what is reasonable and typical before requesting quotes.
All prices shown are indicative only and provided as a general guide. Actual funeral costs depend on individual circumstances, availability, location, and personal choices. FuneralSmart does not provide funeral services and does not set funeral prices.
Fair Funeral Pricing: Funeral Home Partners are required to prominently display funeral information for goods and services supplied by the funeral director, on their website. Funeral Home Partners must also provide the following information to you before entering into an agreement for the supply of goods and services for a funeral:
PrePay Funeral Plans: A prepay funeral plan includes a planning and concierge service as part of a funeral bond. Plan&Pay for your funeral in advance, your choice of funeral director and family assistance to implement your funeral wishes upon your death. Your money is invested in a managed fund and grows in value with interest. The money can only be used for your funeral. Your money ‘after funeral expenses’ is returned to your estate. Refer contract terms and conditions (PrePay Funeral), FAQs and Product Disclosure Statement (Funeral Bond).
Customer Terms: Our Customer Terms set out terms and conditions on which we offer cremation services to Funeral Smart customers. Please read our Customer terms and conditions carefully as it sets out the terms of a legally binding agreement between you and Funeral Smart.
Disclaimer: Funeral prices displayed includes the recommended retail price only. It is a recommended price based on your selection. Actual funeral price may vary depending on your state, location, choice of funeral director and selected crematorium. Optional extras and/or third-party prices are not included.
Funeral Home Partners can change the recommended funeral price for customers at their discretion. Prices of optional extras must be fully disclosed by Funeral Home Partners on request and prior to contract. Refer to Funeral Home Partner websites for itemised price lists.
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