Funeral, cremation and burial services in the Eastern Suburbs
Providing genuine care and thoughtful personal touches for families in the East
The Eastern Suburbs are a place of quiet beauty, where the sea meets heritage. Marc’s family first connected with the area when his grandmother and her family lived in Martin Road, Centennial Park, on its edge. When he began working in the funeral sector in Sydney, he would often snorkel in Clovelly after work.
Before founding Marc and Friends, Marc had the privilege of caring for families in the Eastern Suburbs at various times since 2004. Over the years, he has supported families in and around Bellevue Hill, Bondi, Bondi Junction, Bronte, Clovelly, Coogee, Edgecliff, Kingsford, Little Bay, Maroubra, Paddington, Randwick, Vaucluse, Waverley, Woollahra, and other areas of the Eastern Suburbs.
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.
See Local Quote and Options
Cremation-Only with Personal Touches and Care
Some families seek a simple, efficient cremation. Others also value having time to share stories and memories with us along the way.
Whatever your needs, we are here to care for your family with quiet gestures of care and support — not just arrangements.
Most families choose for the cremation to take place in South-Western Sydney, as it is our most affordable option. Cremation is also available at a Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park but requires additional steps and has a different fee.
Your loved one’s ashes will be returned to you, or to a cemetery or memorial garden if you wish, with care, in the way that suits your family best — with no additional cost for collection, delivery, or postage.
Learn more about Cremation-Only
Cremation in South-Western Sydney 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
Our Fees — including our margin
Professional services for Cremation-Only, with choice of dignified urn and contribution to Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 1,364
Total (inc GST) $2,699
*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.
Cremation at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park total (including GST): $3,499
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Our Fees — including our margin
Professional services for Cremation-Only, with a choice of dignified urns and a Care Fund contribution | 1,354
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | 340
Richmond Basic coffin | 340
Care facility accommodation | 225
Basic Preparation | 230
Death certificate | 68
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor* | 110
Cremation advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200*| 0
Transfer to Eastern Suburbs | 195
Cremation-only in Eastern Suburbs | 630
Cremation levy | 45
Total (inc GST) | $3,499
Funeral Options with Personal Touches and Care
What’s Included in Every Funeral Arrangement
Each funeral quote includes everything needed for a meaningful service:
Transfer into our care — Day or night, with no extra fee
Care facility accomodation
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One
Flowers — Small premium casket cover of fresh seasonal flowers *
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 ^
Carriage of coffin ^^
Guest book — By either a designer or artisan, depending on availability
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.
^^For a burial or church service, the coffin is taken by hearse. For crematorium chapel services, the coffin is usually transported discreetly by van and placed in the chapel before the service.
**Some cremation paperwork involves external fees. Our pricing includes the most common fee. If anything else is needed, we’ll guide you clearly.
Still deciding between burial and cremation?
If you’re unsure, learn more about Funeral followed by Cremation or Funeral followed by Burial.
The most common options
You may wish to consider some general information about a Funeral Options at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.
Otherwise, you can explore the options below:
Funeral Options at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
The art deco chapels at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park were elegantly refurbished and re-opened in 2023, featuring improved lighting, more comfortable seating, and upgraded audio-visual facilities. Each chapel is enhanced by beautiful stained-glass windows.
South Chapel
The largest of the chapels, seating up to 120 people. A side room serves as an overflow space or a quiet area for reflection. Additional outdoor screens under a large covered area provide further space for guests. This chapel is the most commonly chosen by families.
West Chapel
A more intimate setting, accommodating up to 60 people. Outdoor seating and overflow viewing are available, with screens under cover for comfort.
Functions
The Function Centre at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park offers a modern space for gatherings, with level, easy access from both chapels.
More about funeral options
Choose from the below:
Funeral Followed by Cremation
Service with cremation at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
A funeral service held in the South or West Chapel at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, followed by cremation.
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
Crematorium chapel hire and cremation | 1,305
Premium small floral tribute from | 370
Civil celebrant / Minister / Priest from | 450
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
Our Fees — including our margin
Professional services for funeral and cremation — arranging all services, two funeral staff, guest book, choice of urns, before and after care, and contribution to Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 3,159
Total (inc GST) | $6,999
*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 a Church — followed by unattended cremation
Funeral service held at your chosen church, followed by an unattended cremation arranged at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.
Total (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
Minister or Priest, suggested donation starting from | 450
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
Our Fees — including our marginProfessional services for funeral and cremation — arranging all services, two to three funeral staff, guest book, choice of urns, before and after care, and contribution to the Care Fund^ | 3,139
Additional staff member ($300, if required)
Total (including GST) | $6,499
# Prices vary from one crematorium to another but we generally absorb the difference if a local crematorium is chosen.*We only pass on these fees if they are charged to us
^A minimum of 5% of our profit from every funeral contributes to the Care Fund.
Service at The Coast Chapel Nurses War Memorial at Little Bay — followed by unattended cremation
One of the most beautiful places for a service is this chapel, offering unparalleled vistas over the sea. Few locations in NSW compare.
After the service, an unattended cremation can be arranged at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.
Total (including GST): $7,399
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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 | 575
Chapel (1 hour service, plus 1 hour for setup and departure) | 800
Premium small floral tribute from | 370
Clergy, pastor or celebrant from | 450
Death certificate | 75
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor* | 110
Cremation advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200*| 0
Unattended cremation at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park (with cremation levy) | 665
Our Fees — including our margin
Professional services for funeral and cremation — arranging all services, one - two funeral staff, guest book, choice of urns, before and after care, and contribution to the Care Fund^ | 3,139
Total (inc GST) | $7,399
* 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.
Funeral Followed by Burial
The total below excludes grave, interment, chapel, and other cemetery fees.
If the service is held in a church, either before or after the burial, a donation to the church may be requested, typically starting from $200.
Total (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 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
Our Fees — including our margin
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 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.
Burial at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park
The price shown below is 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.
You may wish to have a service in a cemetery chapel beforehand, for an additional fee, or a service just at the grave.
Prices are correct as at May 2025.
New grave and interment total (including GST): from $18,900
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Grave | $15,725
Interment | $3,000
Levy | $171.60
Excludes monument or plaque
Total (including GST) from: $18,896.60