Funeral, cremation and burial services on the North Shore
Providing genuine care and thoughtful personal touches for families on the North Shore
Photo from North Shore by Marcus Lenk on Unsplash
Before founding Marc and Friends, Marc had the privilege of caring for families across Sydney’s scenic Lower and Upper North Shore at various times since 2004. Marc’s friends, Anelle and Phil, are available to serve families on the North Shore.
While there were some years his work took him elsewhere, Marc has served families in or near areas such as Castlecrag, Chatswood, Epping, Gordon, Greenwich, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Kirribilli, Lane Cove, Macquarie Park, Mosman, Neutral Bay, North Ryde, Northbridge, Pymble, St Leonards, Turramurra, Wahroonga, and Wollstonecraft.
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
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
Care facility accomodation
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One
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.
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 Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium or Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens at Crematorium.
Otherwise, you can explore the options below:
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Chapels
Since 2004, Macquarie Park has provided purpose-built chapels in a contemporary setting. The main chapels have been refurbished in recent years to enhance natural light and comfort.
The three main chapels are spacious yet adaptable, seating up to 200 guests, with additional covered outdoor seating for 100+ guests and external screens. Large windows along one side bring in natural light, while a skylight above the coffin softly illuminates the space, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere. Families holding smaller gatherings often arrange seating closer to the lectern to create a more personal setting.
For more private services, the Rose Chapel seats 35 guests, while the Lotus Pavilion offers an open-air option for up to 140 guests. Following the service, a cremation can take place on-site, or a burial can be arranged within the cemetery grounds.
Functions
The Wallumatta Function Centre is equally well-designed, offering a modern, light-filled space with a scenic outlook and level access.
Options
Macquarie Park Crematorium
As noted above, the chapels are modern with much natural light and the venue for after-service refreshments has a similar design with easy access.
The total price below does not include additional chapel time or different flowers.
Total (inc GST): $7,099
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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 or Decorated Outside the Box casket (or see full range here) | 660
Early delivery at the crematorium with the coffin in place | 195
Crematorium chapel hire and cremation | 1,285
Premium small floral tribute | 500
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^ | 3,059
Total (inc GST) | $7,099
*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.
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium
Chapels
Established in 1933, Northern Suburbs Crematorium offers four chapels of varying sizes:
North Chapel – the largest, seating 160 guests, with overflow seating for 30 guests, standing room for 50 guests, and external screens and speakers.
West Chapel – a more compact space, seating 44 guests on pews, with standing room for 55 guests.
Functions
The Skyline Café and Function Centre provides a space for post-service gatherings, offering expansive views across the North Shore. Those with limited mobility may opt to be taken up the hill via a golf buggy service.
Service at the crematorium
The total price below does not include additional chapel time or different flowers.
Total (inc GST): $7,499
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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
Richmond coffin or Decorated Outside the Box casket (or see full range here) | 660
Early delivery at the crematorium with the coffin in place | 195
Crematorium chapel hire and cremation | 1,720
Premium small floral tribute | 500
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, slideshow with music, choice of urns, before and after care, and contribution to Subsidised Funeral Support^ | 3,014
Total (inc GST) | $7,499
*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 at a Church followed by an Unattended Cremation
Funeral service held at your chosen church followed by an unattended cremation arranged at Macquarie Park Cemetery.
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
Richmond coffin or Decorated Outside the Box casket (or see full range here) | 660
Hearse hire and driver | 575
Unattended cremation # | 610
Premium small floral tribute | 500
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): $6,399
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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
Compassionate Preparation of Loved One | 215
Richmond coffin or Decorated Outside the Box casket (or see full range here) | 660
Hearse hire and driver | 575
Premium small floral tribute | 500
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^ | 3,364
Total without cemetery fees (inc GST): $6,399
^ 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.
Macquarie Park Cemetery
Macquarie Park Cemetery offers a range of burial options in a peaceful and landscaped setting. Lawn burials provide an affordable grave site with a bronze plaque, while granite lawn burials offer a more ornate and flat memorial, featuring a light or dark grey granite headstone. Monumental lawn burials blend the simplicity of a lawn grave with a granite headstone, while traditional monumental graves allow for a fully personalised memorial in a designated area. The mausoleum is designed as a semi-open space.
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 June 2025.
New grave, interment and admin fees, but excluding plaque or monument total (including GST): $13,900 +
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Grave | 10,725
Interment | 3,000
Levy | 172
Excludes monument or plaque
Total (including GST) | $13,900+
Field of Mars Cemetery
The cemetery is surrounded by bushland, providing a natural setting. It does not have a chapel. Families who require a chapel service beforehand typically arrange one at Macquarie Park Cemetery, which administers Field of Mars.
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 June 2025.
Total (including GST): $6,000+
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Grave | 2,820
Interment | 3,000
Levy | 172
Excludes monument or plaque
Total (including GST): $6,000