Funeral, cremation and burial services on the Central Coast
Providing genuine care and thoughtful personal touches for families on the Coast.
Bouddi National Park. By Sarah Berriman.
The Central Coast is known for its quiet beauty — from beaches, lakes, lagoons, and estuaries to mountains, bushland, and hinterland. Marc is thankful to call it home.
Since founding Marc and Friends — and even earlier, from 2016 while working with another organisation — we have had the opportunity to care personally for families across the Central Coast, from the southern bays to the northern lakes, and from the coastline to the hinterland.
Among the friends in Marc and Friends is Phil, who has worked in the profession even longer than Marc, and shares the same heart for caring for families well.
We have supported families across the Central Coast’s southern region, including Bateau Bay, Chittaway Bay, Erina, Gosford, Green Point, Kincumber, Lisarow, Narara, North Avoca, Ourimbah, Palmdale, Saratoga, Terrigal, The Entrance, Tuggerah, Umina Beach, Wamberal, Woy Woy, and Wyoming.
In the northern region, we have cared for families in Blue Haven, Budgewoi, Charmhaven, Doyalson, Gorokan, Halekulani, Kanwal, Lake Munmorah, The Entrance, Tuggerah, Wadalba, and Wyong.
Service Options with Personal Touches and Care
Whatever arrangements you choose — whether a cremation-only service, a funeral and cremation, or a funeral and burial — we offer thoughtful touches of care.
How We Care for Every Family
Each cremation includes a choice of urns, suitable for keeping or for scattering with dignity if desired.
Every burial includes a basket of rose petals for family and friends to sprinkle on the coffin or casket.
Families arranging a funeral can also choose from coffins and caskets offered at cost, including a distinctive option locally handcrafted from recycled timber.
From the welcome table on the day of the service, we offer quiet care from the very first moment.
Whether or not you choose to have a funeral service, our support continues gently in the weeks that follow, through thoughtful aftercare.
Thanks to families who pay the usual fee, we’re also able to extend the same level of care to those in financial need.
After reading about how we care for each family, choose the path that feels right for yours:
Cremation-Only with Personal Touches and Care
Some families seek a simple and efficient cremation. Others value having time to share stories and memories with us along the way.
Whatever your needs, we are here to support you with thoughtful care — not just with arrangements.
Most families choose for the cremation to take place in Sydney, as it is our most affordable option. Cremation at Palmdale is also available, for an additional fee.
Your loved one’s ashes will be returned with care — either directly to you, or to a cemetery or memorial garden, depending on what suits your family best.
If the cremation takes place in Sydney, the ashes are returned through our partners in Tuggerah and are normally available within a week, by appointment.
Collection, delivery, or postage are included at no additional cost.
Learn more about Cremation-Only
Total (including GST): $2,699
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | 340
Cremation-only coffin | 200
Death certificate | 75
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor* | 110
Cremation Advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200*| 0
Cremation-only (in Sydney) | 565
Cremation levy | 45
Professional services for Cremation-Only — with choice of dignified urns, before and after care, and a modest margin that helps us fund our Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 1,364
Total (inc GST) $2,699
*We only pass on these fees if they are charged to us.
^ We believe ours is a service before it’s a business — so we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
If applicable, the pre-paid administration fee is $350.
Funeral Options with Personal Touches and Care
What’s Included in Every Funeral Arrangement
Whether followed by cremation or burial, each funeral arrangement includes everything needed for a meaningful service:
Transfer into our care — Day or night, with no extra fee
Flowers — Fresh seasonal casket cover *
Richmond coffin — MDF with a choice of veneer; upgrades include a locally crafted recycled timber design entered in the Australian Good Design Awards
Celebrant / Minister / Priest — Someone you know, or we can arrange one for you *
Funeral staff — Experienced team; additional staff added if needed ^
Guest book — Designed by Australian brand Milligram
Music and slideshow — Customised to your wishes
Paperwork arranged for cremation or burial **
Death certificate — Usually arrives within a week
*If you prefer to arrange the service leader or the flowers yourself, that cost is simply deducted.
^Extra staff may be needed for large gatherings or difficult-to-access venues — we’ll always let you know first.
**Some cremation paperwork involves external fees. Our pricing includes the most common fee. If anything else is needed, we’ll guide you clearly.
You may already have something clear in mind.
Otherwise, feel free to scroll for local options or click the link below for more guidance.
Funeral at Greenway Chapel & Memorial Gardens
Few chapels in Australia offer such exceptional views as Greenway Chapel, with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, overlooking the trees.
For services at Greenway, Marc often encourages families to consider booking extra chapel time, to avoid feeling rushed — especially if you would like to have a private viewing beforehand.
After the service, tea rooms are within easy walking distance of the chapel.
Total (including GST): $6,999
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | 340
Care facility accomodation | 220
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One | 215
Richmond coffin | 440
Early delivery at the crematorium with the coffin in place | 195
Chapel hire at Greenway and with unattended cremation at Palmdale | 1,605
Extra 30 minutes chapel hire (600, if required) | 0
Premium small floral tribute from | 370
Civil celebrant, Minister, Priest or Pastor from | 450
Additional staff member ($300, if required)** | 0
Death certificate | 75
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor* | 110
Cremation advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200* | 0
Professional services for funeral and cremation — arranging all services, one to two funeral staff, guest book, choice of urns, before and after care, and a modest margin that helps us fund our Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 2,979
Total (inc GST) | $6,999
**We’ll let you know in advance if extra staff are needed
*We only pass on these fees if they are charged to us
^ We believe a funeral is a service before it’s a business — so we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
If applicable, the pre-paid administration fee is $350.
Funerals at Palmdale Memorial Park
The Rose Chapel seats up to 75 guests. For a larger gathering, the Hillside Chapel accommodates up to 170 guests.
Both chapels have a private viewing room available, for an additional fee.
After the service, refreshments can be enjoyed with a short walk over the footbridge nearby.
Service at Palmdale Followed by Cremation
Families seeking a simple and shorter service often choose the Rose Chapel.
Total (including GST): $6,999
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | 340
Care facility accomodation | 220
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One | 215
Richmond coffin | 440
Early delivery at the crematorium with the coffin in place | 195
Chapel hire and with cremation at Palmdale | 1,605
Premium small floral tribute from | 370
Civil celebrant, Minister, Priest or Pastor from | 450
Additional staff member ($300, if required)** | 0
Orders of service sheets (from 275 for 50 copies with 4 pages) | 0
Death certificate | 75
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor* | 110
Cremation advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200* | 0
Professional services for funeral and cremation — arranging all services, one or two funeral staff, guest book, choice of urns, before and after care, and contribution to Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 2,979
Total (inc GST) | $6,999
**We’ll let you know in advance if extra staff are needed
*We only pass on these fees if they are charged to us
^ We believe a funeral is a service before it’s a business — so we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
If applicable, the pre-paid administration fee is $350.
Service at Palmdale Followed by Burial
For services held only at Palmdale, the farewell can take place either simply at the graveside or in one of the chapels beforehand.
For burials in the newer section of the cemetery, there is also an outdoor chapel available. However, it does not have live streaming or audio-visual facilities. It can still be a more comfortable option than a graveside service alone.
Please note: the total below excludes grave, interment, chapel, and other cemetery fees.
View Burial at Palmdale Memorial Park prices
Total (including GST): $6,099
Our fees for a funeral and burial are the same, even if the service is held at a church beforehand.
Funeral at a Church
We can arrange for the service to be held at your own church.
Or, if you would like us to help find one for you, we can assist with that too.
If the service is held in a church, a donation to the church may be requested, typically starting from $200.
One of the advantages of holding the service at a church is time.
Unlike at a crematorium, there is usually no strict time limit at a church, allowing for a less hurried and more thoughtful farewell.
Church Service followed by Cremation
Most families choose for the cremation to take place afterwards, unattended, at less expense in Sydney.
By not needing to travel to a crematorium — as is now most common — families can stay together at the church or gather elsewhere for refreshments, without feeling rushed.
The ashes are normally available on the Central Coast within a week, in an urn of your choosing.
Total Service followed by Cremation (including GST): $6,499
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | 340
Care facility accomodation | 220
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One | 215
Standard coffin (Richmond) | 440
Hearse hire and driver | 575
Unattended cremation | 610
Premium small floral tribute | 370
Civil celebrant, Minister, Priest or Pastor from | 450
Additional staff member ($300, if required)** | 0
Orders of service sheets (from 275 for 50 copies with 4 pages) | 0
Death certificate | 75
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor* | 110
Cremation advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200*| 0
Professional services for funeral and cremation — arranging all services, two to three funeral staff (aside from the hearse driver), guest book, choice of urns, before and after care, and contribution to the Care Fund^ | 3,094
Additional staff member ($300, if required)
Total (including GST) | $6,499
*We only pass on these fees if they are charged to us
^ We believe ours is a service before it’s a business — so we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
**We’ll let you know in advance if extra staff are needed
Church Service followed by Burial
There are a few different options when a church service is part of the day.
Some families choose to have the funeral service at the church, followed by the burial at the cemetery — providing a natural continuity between the two moments.
Others choose to have a private service at the cemetery before a public service at the church, which can make arranging refreshments and gatherings easier.
The total below excludes grave, interment, chapel and other cemetery fees.
Total Service followed by Burial (including GST): $6,099
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | 340
Care facility accommodation | 220
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One | 215
Richmond coffin | 440
Hearse hire and driver | 575
Premium small floral tribute from | 370
Civil celebrant, Minister, Priest or Pastor from | 450
Additional staff member ($300, if required)** | 0
Orders of service sheets (from 275 for 50 copies with 4 pages) | 0
Death certificate | 75
Professional services for funeral and burial — arranging all services, three funeral staff (aside from hearse driver), guest book, before and after care, and contribution to Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 3,414
Total without cemetery fees (inc GST): $6,099
**We’ll let you know in advance if extra staff are needed
^ We believe a funeral is a service before it’s a business — so we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
If applicable, the pre-paid administration fee for our services is $350.
Burial at Cemeteries on the Central Coast
The prices shown below are rounded to the nearest $50 for simplicity.
The final cemetery cost will depend on whether you already have a grave and which options you choose.
If you are selecting a new grave, we strongly recommend making an appointment with the cemetery to discuss what might suit your family best.
Prices are correct as at May 2025:
Central Coast Council cemeteries (operated by Council)
— Jilliby Cemetery & Memorial Gardens
— Noraville Cemetery & Memorial Gardens
— Ronkana Cemetery
— St Barnabas Cemetery
— Yarramalong Cemetery
These are smaller cemeteries dotted across the Central Coast.
Noraville Cemetery, for example, sits beside a large stretch of bushland and includes a small gazebo — a quiet place for visitors to pause and reflect.
New grave, interment and admin fees, but excluding plaque or monument total (including GST): $5,750+
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Grave | 2,265
Interment | 1,395
Levy | 172
Perpetual maintenance | 1,385
Order for interment | 535
Plaque or monument | Excluded
Total (including GST) | $5,750
Palmdale Memorial Park
Palmdale offers a wider choice of graves than other cemeteries on the Central Coast.
New grave and interment total (including GST): $12,250+
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Grave | 10,300
Interment | 1,800
Levy | 172
Plaque and detachable plates | Included
Total (including GST) from: $12,250+
Point Clare Cemetery
Tucked away in the bush just off Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare Cemetery is another natural and tranquil location. This cemetery is run by the same private company that operates Wamberal Cemetery.
Disclosure: The sister company of the private operator of this cemetery and Wamberal Cemetery is hired by Marc & Friends.
New grave, interment and headstone package total (including GST): $7,950
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Grave | 3,522
Interment | 1,610
Levy | 172
Headstone (average) | 3,200
Burial and monumental permits | $575
Point Clare Cemetery package (including GST) | $7,950
Wamberal Cemetery
Wamberal Cemetery is a peaceful, natural setting, surrounded by bushland, with a lagoon in the middle ground and the ocean in the distance.
New grave, interment and headstone package total (including GST): $8,150
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Grave | $3,726
Interment | 1,610
Levy | 172
Headstone (average) | 3,200
Burial and monumental permits | $575
Wameral Cemetery package (including GST) | $8,150