Funeral, cremation and burial services in the Inner West
Providing genuine care and thoughtful personal touches for Inner West locals
The Inner West is where character-filled streets and leafy laneways hum with the stories of generations. Marc and his family share a deep connection with this vibrant part of Sydney.
In 1895, Marc’s ancestor on his grandmother’s side, Thomas James Andrews, established TJ Andrews on Enmore Road, Newtown. It became a well-known name in the area. When Marc was entrusted with managing the sale of the Newtown premises in 2011, he uncovered a unique piece of local history. One of the buildings on the property was reputed to have been the Newtown stationmaster’s residence.
Though the business is no longer in family hands, Marc’s affection for the Inner West remains strong. His grandmother trained as a nurse at RPA Hospital, where two of his children were later born. He has ancestors are buried within the grounds of St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Newtown.
Before founding Marc and Friends, Marc had the privilege of caring for families on the Inner West at various times since 2004. Over the years, he has supported families in and around Abbotsford, Alexandria, Annandale, Ashfield, Balmain, Burwood, Camperdown, Concord, Croydon, Drummoyne, Dulwich Hill, Erskineville, Five Dock, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Haberfield, Homebush, Marrickville, Newtown, Petersham, Strathfield, Summer Hill, and others areas in this part of Sydney.
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 Quotes 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 local crematorium, for an additional 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
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.
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 such as Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park or one of three locations at Rookwood.
Otherwise, you can explore the options below:
Service at a Church — followed by unattended cremation
A funeral service is held at your chosen church. When cremation follows, most families prefer it to take place later, without anyone in attendance.
The cremation is arranged at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park or Macquarie Park — with other options available for an additional fee.
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.
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
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
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Burial at Rookwood
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Services for 250+ Guests
It can be difficult to find a venue for a larger service in the Inner West itself. However, Council has several options. Their theatre-style seating capacity is as follows:
Ashfield Town Hall: 250 people
Balmain Town Hall: 300 people
Leichhardt Town Hall: 300 people
Marrickville Town Hall: 500 people (400 on the main floor and 100 on the balcony)
Petersham Town Hall: 400 people
For a larger service, Marc strongly recommends visiting the venue to get a sense of the atmosphere and understand practical considerations, such as local parking options. After-service catering may best be suited to occur on-site.
The costs for Marc and Friends would be our normal charges, aside from additional staff.