Help with Funeral Costs
For Families Referred by an Organisation
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We believe a funeral is a service before it’s a business.
Most families choose our standard fees. Their choice makes it possible for us to offer Funeral Cost Support to families facing financial hardship — we cannot sustain these lower prices without that support.
Families referred by an organisation we have an arrangement with receive our deepest discount.
Before we begin
Payment is needed before we can make arrangements. If you do not have the money, there are different ways you might be able to make it possible – see here.
Your situation
Someone has suggested our family contact Marc & Friends
What's included — and what isn't
If there is a service, the civil celebrant, minister, pastor or priest may be an additional cost that applies.
Some cremations require a second doctor's certificate — we will tell you if this applies or the cost is not applicable.
With a burial, a minimum of two family members or friends are needed to help us carry the coffin.
Your region
Prices vary by region — select yours:
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Cremation-only coffin (standard size) | $150
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | $340
Death certificate | $68
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor | $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.
Unattended cremation | $610
Our FeesProfessional services for Cremation-Only, with basic urn and return of the ashes by Registered Post or collection from Tuggerah | $621
Total (including GST) | $1,899
Things to know
With this kind of arrangement, you can arrange a memorial service. This can be at a church, in a private home or other location.
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond Basic coffin | $400
Transfer of your loved one to the chapel before guests arrive | $195
Chapel hire with music, slideshow, and livestream — with cremation arranged afterwards | $1,335
We lead the service (introduce speakers or read eulogy, read Bible, and say committal) [a] | $0
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 [b], guest book, urn (21 designs available), and aftercare | $1,516
Total (inc GST) | $4,399
Additional options
[a] A civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is about $500. Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
[b] If a celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is arranged, we require one less staff member and discount the staff costs by $300. For a viewing or larger service, an additional staff member is required at $300.
Things to know
If you would like other items, you are welcome to arrange these yourselves. If you want a visual tribute, please send it to us before the funeral. If you would like to arrange flowers or an order of service, please bring them to the funeral.
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond basic coffin | $400
Hearse hire and driver | $575
Unattended cremation in Sydney | $675
Minister, Pastor or Priest (could be $500) | $0
Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
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 (including hearse driver), guest book, urn (21 designs available), and aftercare [a] | $1,596
Total (inc GST) | $4,199
[a] Things to know
We would require at least one family member to assist or two if there are steps. In any case, for a viewing or larger service, an additional staff member is required. Each staff member is $300.
If you would like other items, you are welcome to arrange these yourselves. If you want a visual tribute, please send it to us before the funeral. If you would like to arrange flowers or an order of service, please bring them to the service.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond Basic coffin | $400
Hearse hire and driver | $575
We lead the service (introduction to speaker/s, Bible readings and committal) [a] | $0
Death certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages | $68
Our professional services fee
Complete service including coordination of all arrangements, two staff on the day (with hearse driver) and guest book | $1,481
At least two family members will be required to assist with carrying the coffin for the service, and perhaps lowering the coffin at the grave [b].
Total (inc GST) | $3,299
Options
[a] A civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is about $500. Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
[b] If family or friends members are not able to assist, the cost is $300 per staff member.
Things to know
Once you have chosen a cemetery, you will need to contact them to make a time to select a burial plot.
All cemetery fees need to be paid upfront, including plot and grave-digging fees.
If you would like a church service, you are welcome to arrange a memorial service after the burial.
Greater Sydney
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Cremation-only coffin (standard size) | $150
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | $340
Death certificate | $68
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor | $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.
Unattended cremation | $610
Our FeesProfessional services for Cremation-Only, with basic urn and return of the ashes by Registered Post or collection from Tuggerah | $621
Total (including GST) | $1,899
Things to know
With this kind of arrangement, you can arrange a memorial service. This can be at a church, in a private home or other location.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond Basic coffin | $400
Transfer of your loved one to the chapel before guests arrive | $195
Chapel hire at Palmdale Memorial Park, Ourimbah or Greenway chapel, Kincumber — with music, slideshow, and livestream — with cremation arranged afterwards | $1,555
We lead the service (introduce speakers or read eulogy, read Bible, and say committal) [a] | $0
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 [b], guest book, urn (21 designs available), and aftercare | $1,596
Total (inc GST) | $4,699
Additional options
[a] A civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is about $500. Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
[b] If a celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is arranged, we require one less staff member and discount the staff costs by $300. For a viewing or larger service, an additional staff member is required at $300.
Things to know
If you would like other items, you are welcome to arrange these yourselves. If you want a visual tribute, please send it to us before the funeral. If you would like to arrange flowers or an order of service, please bring them to the funeral.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond basic coffin | $400
Hearse hire and driver | $575
Unattended cremation at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park or Newcastle Memorial Park | $645
Minister, Pastor or Priest (could be $500) | $0
Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
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 (including hearse driver), guest book, urn (21 designs available), and aftercare [a] | $1,526
Total (inc GST) | $4,099
[a] Things to know
We would require at least one family member to assist or two if there are steps. In any case, for a viewing or larger service, an additional staff member is required. Each staff member is $300.
If you would like other items, you are welcome to arrange these yourselves. If you want a visual tribute, please send it to us before the funeral. If you would like to arrange flowers or an order of service, please bring them to the service.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond Basic coffin | $400
Hearse hire and driver | $575
We lead the service (introduction to speaker/s, Bible readings and committal) [a] | $0
Death certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages | $68
Our professional services fee
Complete service including coordination of all arrangements, two staff on the day (with hearse driver) and guest book | $1,481
At least two family members will be required to assist with carrying the coffin for the service, and perhaps lowering the coffin at the grave [b].
Total (inc GST) | $3,299
Options
[a] A civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is about $500. Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
[b] If family or friends members are not able to assist, the cost is $300 per staff member.
Things to know
Once you have chosen a cemetery, you will need to contact them to make a time to select a burial plot.
All cemetery fees need to be paid upfront, including plot and grave-digging fees.
If you would like a church service, you are welcome to arrange a memorial service after the burial.
Central Coast
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Newcastle and Lower Hunter
Tap to see what’s included.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Cremation-only coffin (standard size) | $150
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | $340
Death certificate | $68
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor | $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.
Unattended cremation | $610
Our FeesProfessional services for Cremation-Only, with basic urn and return of the ashes by Registered Post or collection from Tuggerah | $621
Total (including GST) | $1,899
Things to know
With this kind of arrangement, you can organise a memorial service. This can be at a church, in a private home or other location.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond Basic coffin | $400
Transfer of your loved one to the chapel before guests arrive | $245
Chapel hire with music, slideshow, and livestream — with cremation arranged afterwards | $1,395
We lead the service (introduce speakers or read eulogy, read Bible, and say committal) [a] | $0
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 [b], guest book, urn (21 designs available) | $1,506
Total (inc GST) | $4,499
Additional options
[a] A civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is about $500. Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
[b] If a celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is arranged, we require one less staff member and discount the staff costs by $300. For a viewing or larger service, an additional staff member is required at $300.
Things to know
If you would like other items, you are welcome to arrange these yourselves. If you want a visual tribute, please send it to us before the funeral. If you would like to arrange flowers or an order of service, please bring them to the funeral.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond basic coffin | $400
Hearse hire and driver | $575
Unattended cremation at Lake Macquarie Memorial Park or Newcastle Memorial Park | $645
Minister, Pastor or Priest (could be $500) |
Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
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 (including hearse driver), guest book, urn (21 designs available), and aftercare | $1,526
Total (inc GST) | $4,099
Things to know
At least one family member is required to assist, or a staff member may be needed. If you would like other items, you are welcome to arrange these yourselves. If you want a visual tribute, please send it to us before the funeral. If you would like to arrange flowers or an order of service, please bring them to the funeral.
-
Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Care facility accommodation | $220
Preparation and presentation of your loved one | $215
Richmond Basic coffin | $400
Hearse hire and driver | $575
We lead the service (introduction to speaker/s, Bible readings and committal) [a] | $0
Death certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages | $68
Our professional services fee
Complete service including coordination of all arrangements, two staff on the day (with hearse driver) and guest book | $1,481
At least two family members will be required to assist with carrying the coffin for the service, and perhaps lowering the coffin at the grave [b].
Total (inc GST) | $3,299
Options
[a] A civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest is about $500. Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation/payment of a given amount.
[b] If family or friends members are not able to assist, the cost is $300 per staff member.
Things to know
Once you have chosen a cemetery, you will need to contact them to make a time to select a burial plot.
All cemetery fees need to be paid upfront, including plot and grave-digging fees.
If you would like a church service, you are welcome to arrange a memorial service after the burial.
Referring a family
To refer a family your organisation has been in touch with, call us on 1300 136 473
Our family has been referred to Marc & Friends
Please contact us with any questions or to make arrangements: