Funeral, cremation and burial services in The Hills District
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What we do is about loving people
We provide thoughtful personal touches for families across the Hills District at no extra cost — a personalised slideshow with music for a funeral, a choice of 21 urns for cremation, or a basket of rose petals for burial.
Funeral prices include a small premium casket cover of fresh seasonal flowers — if you prefer to arrange your own, that cost is deducted. Our standard coffin options for a funeral are ones families find beautiful.
Families who can pay our normal price help those who can't. We're not about creating wealth for ourselves or raising funds for another cause. We want to serve all families well.
Prices
No upfront payment required. Funeral prices include choice of coffin and flowers.
Direct cremation: $2,699 see what's included
Funeral and cremation at Castlebrook Memorial Park: $6,799 see what's included
Church followed by an unattended cremation: $6,399 see what's included
Funeral and burial: $6,299 see what's included — excludes cemetery fees
What families say
"I felt at ease with Marc straight away" — Jim P.
"Very upfront and honest about the costs" — Belinda L.
"Genuine care and compassion… deep and sincere" — Robert & Bronwyn Sandeman
Available day and night
Call us on 1300 136 473
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Serving local families
Marc has supported families in or near Baulkham Hills, Beaumont Hills, Bella Vista, Box Hill, Castle Hill, Dural, Glenhaven, Kellyville, Kenthurst, Norwest, Rouse Hill, Seven Hills, The Ponds, West Pennant Hills, Winston Hills and other areas in the Hills.
Before contacting any funeral director
Not sure where to start? Our guide to what to do when someone dies is written for any family, whatever funeral director you choose.
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.
Choice of crematorium location
Most families choose for the cremation to take place in South-Western Sydney, as it is our most affordable option, with ashes returned to the Hills .
Cremation is also available at Castlebrook Memorial Park, for an additional $225.
What else might affect the price
The cremation permit is included in our standard price. The GP’s cremation advice is an additional fee that is sometimes also required — but neither usually applies when the Coroner is involved — see below for details.
Returning ashes
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
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 coffin | $150
Cremation (South-Western Sydney) | $610
Death certificate | $68
Medical Referee cremation permit | $110
Not normally required when the Coroner is involved.
GP cremation advice* (typically $0–$200) | $0
Never required when death occurred in a hospital. Usually applies if the person died in aged care or at home. Rarely applicable when Coroner is involved.
Our professional fee
Complete service including urn (21 designs available), return of ashes, and contribution to funeral costs to help families with limited means | $1,421
Total: $2,699 (inc GST)
Additional options:
Have your loved one dressed in particular clothes | $185
Upgraded urn from extended catalogue (sold at cost - view options) | $40 - $3,000+
Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable) | $350
What every funeral includes
What's Included in every funeral arrangement:
In our care
Transfer into our care — day or night, no extra fee
Accommodation of your loved one at the care facility (up to 2 weeks)
Preparation and presentation of your loved one (1)
Arranged for you
Flowers — small premium casket cover of fresh seasonal flowers (2)
Standard options: Richmond coffin (choice of veneer) or Decorated Outside the Box cardboard casket. Upgrades available — including a locally crafted recycled timber design.
Civil celebrant, minister or priest — coordinated with us; cost varies and is not included in our fee (3)
On the day
Funeral staff — experienced team; additional staff added if needed (4)
Transfer of your loved one to the service venue (5)
Mints, tissues and carefully chosen guest book and pens — small comforts to welcome those who attend
Slideshow with photos and music — personalised to your wishes
Paperwork arranged for cremation or burial (6)
For burial — basket of rose petals for the graveside.
After the service
Death certificate — usually arrives within a week
For a cremation — choice of 21 designs included, or upgrade to 1,000+ other designs, available at cost.
Person-centred aftercare
(1) Embalming is only required in specific circumstances and is not included. We'll advise you if it applies.
(2) If you prefer to arrange the flowers, that cost is simply deducted.
(3) They have a significant bearing on the funeral and can be invaluable. A civil celebrant always charges this. If the person was a member of a church, unless Catholic or Orthodox, it is usually not expected. See funeral price information for more details.
(4) Extra staff may be needed when there is a viewing prior to the service, for large gatherings or difficult-to-access venues — we'll always let you know first.
(5) For a service at the crematorium, we transfer your loved one to the chapel before guests arrive. Alternatively a hearse can be arranged for an additional fee. For church services or burials, a hearse is always provided.
(6) Some cremation paperwork involves external fees. Our pricing includes the most common fee. If anything else is needed, we'll guide you clearly.
Castlebrook Memorial Park
Garden chapel options
The light-filled garden chapel has a view onto internal courtyards. It seats 120 guests with covered overflow areas outside.
The chapel is fully equipped with audio-visual technology for music, photos, and videos. Live-streaming and recording services are available, allowing family and friends to be part of the service even if they cannot attend in person.
For services in the chapel we encourage families to consider booking extra chapel time, to avoid feeling rushed — especially if you would like to have a private viewing beforehand.
The chapel can be used before either cremation or burial. For burials, it provides a longer, weather-protected service with audio-visual support before proceeding to the graveside.
Refreshments
After the service, some families choose to have refreshments at the marquee and cafe on site. Others choose an off-site alternative such as The Fiddler in Rouse Hill.
Common options
Funeral and burial at Castlebrook
Service at a church
We can arrange for a funeral or memorial service to be held at your own church. Or, if you would like us to help find one, we can assist.
The donation for a pastor, minister or priest is typically around $500. For members of Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Uniting, independent Evangelical, some Pentecostal, or similar churches, no donation is usually anticipated. For Catholic or Orthodox services, it may be more. Either way, the true cost to a church can be a multiple of what is expected.
Common options
Funeral with burial — either with the burial after a church funeral or before a church memorial service
Church memorial service — after a cremation or burial
Funeral followed by cremation
The minister, pastor or priest may be an additional cost that applies.
The cremation permit is included. The GP’s cremation advice is sometimes also required — but neither usually applies when the Coroner is involved — see below for details.
Castlebrook Memorial Park crematorium
We recommend booking an extra 45-minute time slot if you'd like more time or a private viewing beforehand.
Total (including GST):$6,799
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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
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond coffin or Decorated Outside the Box cardboard casket [a] | $660
Transfer of your loved one to the chapel before guests arrive [b] | $195
Chapel hire with AV support, livestream and cremation afterwards — Castlebrook Memorial Park | $1,395
Premium seasonal small floral tribute from | $500
Civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest (could be $500) | $0
A civil celebrant always charges this. If the person was a member of a church, unless Catholic or Orthodox, it is usually not expected.
Death certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages | $68
Cremation permit by Medical Referee Doctor | $110
Not normally required when the Coroner is involved.
GP cremation advice (up to $200+) | $0
Never required when death occurred in a hospital. Usually applies if the person died in aged care or at home. Rarely applicable when Coroner is involved.
Our professional services fee
Complete service including coordination of all arrangements, two staff on the day, photo slideshow with music, guest book, urn (21 designs available) [c], and aftercare | $3,096
Total (inc GST) | $6,799
A portion of our professional services fee supports families who cannot meet the full cost of a funeral.
Alternatives
[a] Coffin or casket options | $720 –$3,500+
[b] Coffin arriving by hearse (replacing one staff member) | $580
[c] Upgraded urn from extended catalogue (sold at cost - view options) | $40 - $3,000+
Additional options
Extra 45 mins chapel time slot | $400
Orders of service (simple design, 50 copies) | $185
Additional staff member (for larger services or with a viewing) | $300
Pre-paid funeral administration fee (if applicable) | $350
Church funeral, then unattended cremation
With an unattended cremation, the family does not travel to the crematorium — they can stay together at the church or gather elsewhere for refreshments, without feeling rushed.
Alternatively, a committal service can take place in Castlebrook Crematorium for an additional $1,325 – to allow for the chapel hire and an extended hearse hire.
We usually have three staff in attendance — though two may suffice in some circumstances (saving $300), and where steps are involved, a fourth person will be required, whether a staff member or family member.
Total (including GST): $6,399
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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
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond coffin or Decorated Outside the Box cardboard casket [a] | $660
Hearse hire and driver | $575
Unattended cremation — Castlebrook Memorial Park | $645
Premium seasonal small floral tribute from | $500
Minister, Pastor or Priest (could be $500) | $0
If the person was a member of a church, unless Catholic or Orthodox, a donation is usually not expected.
Death certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages | $68
Cremation permit by Medical Referee Doctor | $110
Not normally required when the Coroner is involved.
GP cremation advice (up to $200+) | $0
Never required when death occurred in a hospital. Usually applies if the person died in aged care or at home. Rarely applicable when Coroner is involved.
Our professional services fee
Complete service including coordination of all arrangements, three staff on the day (including the hearse driver), photo slideshow with music, guest book, urn (21 designs available) [b], and aftercare | $3,066
Total (inc GST) | $6,399
A portion of our professional services fee supports families who cannot meet the full cost of a funeral.
Alternatives
[a] Coffin or casket options | $720 –$3,500+
[b] Upgraded urn from extended catalogue (sold at cost - view options) | $40 - $3,000+
Additional options
Orders of service (simple design, 50 copies) | $185
Extra staff member (for steps at church, to manage the audio-visual system, with a viewing or expectation of many attendees) | $300
Pre-paid funeral administration fee (if applicable) | $350
Funeral followed by burial
The total below excludes grave, interment, and other cemetery fees.
This price is for a graveside service, or a service in a chapel before the burial (chapel hire is an additional fee) — some families also arrange a memorial service afterwards.
Where the service moves between a church and a cemetery, an additional $575 applies.
It includes four staff — depending on the circumstances, we may be able to reduce the number by at least one (saving $300).
The minister, pastor or priest may be an additional cost that applies — see below for details.
Total (including GST): $6,299
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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
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond coffin or Decorated Outside the Box cardboard casket [a] | $660
Hearse hire and driver | $575
This covers a service at the graveside only. Where the service moves between a church and a cemetery, the fee is $1,150.
Premium seasonal small floral tribute from | $500
Civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest (could be $500) | $0
A civil celebrant always charges this. If the person was a member of a church, unless Catholic or Orthodox, it is usually not expected.
Death certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages | $68
Our professional services fee
Complete service including coordination of all arrangements, four staff on the day (including the hearse driver), photo slideshow with music, guest book, rose petals for the graveside, and aftercare | $3,721
Total without cemetery fees (inc GST) | $6,299
A portion of our professional services fee supports families who cannot meet the full cost of a funeral.
Alternative
[a] Coffin or casket options | $720 –$3,500+
Additional options
Orders of service (simple design, 50 copies) | $185
Additional staff member (for larger services or heavier coffin) | $300
Pre-paid funeral administration fee (if applicable) | $350
Cemeteries in the Hills
Prices are provided in good faith but can change. The cost of the least expensive grave, respectively, is shown below.
We recommend contacting the cemetery directly to review all options and choose a site. For general enquiries, call us on 1300 136 473.
Castlebrook Memorial Park
Castlebrook Memorial Park offers various burial options open to all, with premium options featuring established trees.
Each location and grave type is paired with specific memorial options, so selections must align with the available combinations.
It is recommended that families make an appointment to meet with someone from the cemetery to choose what suits best. Below is the starting cost.
Prices are correct as at April 2026.
To hire the Garden Chapel prior to the burial is $750.
New grave, plaque and lawn base, and interment total (including GST) from: $17,497
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Grave | $9,835
Interment | $3,725
Levy | $172
Plaque and lawn base | $3,765
Total (including GST) | $17,497
Hills Shire Council cemeteries
Council operates two active cemeteries, in Castle Hill and Sackville, respectively.
Castle Hill Cemetery offers lawn graves, monumental/headstone graves, tombs and crypts. Sackville Cemetery has standard graves and a bariatric option.
Prices are correct as at FY2025/26.
New grave, plaque and lawn base, and interment total (including GST) from: $13,882
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Grave | $6,914
Interment by contractor, LJ Follington — where no rock is encountered (see below) | $1,850
Levy | $172
Concrete slopers and plaque installation | $796
Attendance and administration | $2,555
Perpetual maintenance | $1,595
Total (including GST) | $13,882
Possible additional charges
It is not possible to tell if there is rock in a grave until grave-digging commences. If there is rock, the additional fee ranges from: $660 - $1,850
Is the price beyond your means?
We offer funeral cost support when needed, made possible by families who choose our standard fees. We can also point you toward charities and government programs that may help.