Direct Cremation in Muswellbrook with Personal Touches
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We believe what we do is about loving people — it's a service before it's a business.
We provide cremation-only services with thoughtful personal touches for families in the Muswellbrook region, including a choice of 21 urns families find beautiful - at no extra cost.
Price for Muswellbrook families: $2,699. See breakdown
No upfront payment required. Families who can pay our standard price help those who can't.
What families say:
"Marc gets grief" — Louise D.
"I felt at ease with Marc straight away" — Jim P.
Your loved one is cremated at a Sydney crematorium we work with to keep costs lower. While we aren't in the Muswellbrook region itself, Marc is based in regional NSW.
With the encouragement of family and friends, we bring 6 generations of care but do things differently.
Call us anytime, day or night, on 1300 136 473.
How it Works
1. Call us — whether death has occurred or is expected, we're available 24/7 to guide you.
2. After the passing, we bring your loved one into our care — from hospital, aged care, or home in the Muswellbrook region to a registered mortuary facility in Sydney.
3. We handle all the details — death certificate, cremation permits, and all necessary paperwork. We keep you informed at each step and arrange a private cremation at our Sydney crematorium partner.
4. Ashes returned — your choice of urn, by registered post (signature required) or personal collection.
Care and Personal Touches
We encourage families to consider placing an item in the coffin such as photos, a handwritten note, or drawings from children.
If you would like your loved one dressed in particular clothing, we can arrange this for an additional fee (see below).
After the cremation, we arrange the death certificate promptly and can connect you with legal or grief support if needed. We provide resources to support you through grief and remain available in the weeks that follow.
Our price: $2,699 (inc GST)
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | $590
Cremation coffin | $150
Death certificate | $68
Medical Referee cremation permit | $110
GP cremation advice* (typically $0–$200) | $0
Cremation (South-Western Sydney) | $565
Cremation levy | $45
*Legally required. Only charged if your GP charges us. Not applicable when hospital doctors complete the certificate.
Our professional fee
Complete service including urn (21 designs available), return of ashes, and contribution to Subsidised Funeral Support | $1,171
Total: $2,699 (inc GST)
Additional option:
Have your loved one dressed in particular clothes | $185
Upgraded urn from extended catalogue (sold at cost - view options) | $40 - $3,000+
How Our Pricing Works
We have a fixed Professional Services fee – everything else is at cost.
If your loved one passes away at the Blayney Multi Purpose Service, we can manage the entire process ourselves for $2,699.
But if the Coroner is involved, the cost is $2,699 or less - we only pass on fees we actually incur.
For a death in an aged care facility requiring immediate transfer, we may need to work with a local funeral director to provide initial care. This would typically add about $500 to the total cost. We confirm actual costs with you before proceeding.
In each circumstance, we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
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.
Memorial Service
Many families choose cremation-only and later hold a memorial service - a gathering without the coffin present.
A memorial can happen weeks or months later, giving time for loved ones to travel and gather in a church, garden, or other meaningful place.
We can provide basic guidance at no cost, arrange specific elements like a video presentation, or coordinate everything for you. Learn more or call us to discuss: 1300 136 473.
What to Do with the Ashes
There's no rush to decide what to do with the ashes - families take anywhere from weeks to years.
When you're ready, there are three main options:
scattering, with permission — learn more
keeping at home — learn more
interring in a Muswellbrook Shire Council cemetery — learn more
Questions about any of these options? Call us: 1300 136 473