Funeral, cremation and burial services in the Sutherland Shire
Providing genuine care and thoughtful personal touches for families in the Shire
With its coastal beauty, bushland, and strong community spirit, the Sutherland Shire has a unique character.
One of the key lessons Marc learned from a particular funeral director in the Shire — who had one of the sharpest minds in the sector — was surprisingly simple. He emphasised the importance of working with those who naturally have a reassuring presence when caring for families. It’s something Marc has come to appreciate more over time.
Before founding Marc and Friends, Marc had the privilege of supporting families in the Shire at different times since 2004. Over the years, Marc has worked with families in or around Bangor, Barden Ridge, Caringbah, Cronulla, Gymea, Illawong, Jannali, Loftus, Menai, Miranda, Sutherland, Sylvania and Woronora.
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 Quote 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.
Care and Personal Touches Included as Standard with Every Funeral
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)
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 (2)
On the Day
Funeral staff — experienced team; additional staff added if needed (3)
Transfer of your loved one to the service venue (4)
Mints, tissues and carefully chosen guest book and pens — small comforts to welcome those who attend
Audio-visual tribute — personalised to your wishes
Paperwork arranged for cremation or burial (5)
Death certificate — usually arrives within a week
(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 or service leader yourself, that cost is simply deducted.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 Choices
Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland
Woronora Memorial Park has two beautifully refurbished Art Deco chapels. Both feature ample natural light and an open, spacious design. Each is also equipped with audio-visual technology, live streaming services, and a quiet room with wheelchair access.
South Chapel
Well-suited for larger gatherings, it accommodates up to 120 guests indoors, with additional outdoor seating and overflow viewing.
West Chapel
Designed for smaller services, it comfortably seats up to 60 guests, with extra outdoor seating and overflow viewing available.
Following the service, a cremation can take place on-site, or a burial can be arranged within the cemetery grounds.
Functions
After the service, there is the convenience of refreshments at the Celeste Cafe function centre on site, if required. Most guests typically get there by car.
More about funeral options
Choose from the below:
Service followed by cremation
There are different kinds of services we provide. We only offer the small chapel option in the Macarthur Region.
Woronora Memorial Park crematorium
Total (including GST): $7,099
No hidden fees. If anything changes, we'll tell you before proceeding.
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, day or night | $340
Accommodation of your loved one at the care facility (up to 2 weeks) | $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 and livestream — with cremation arranged afterwards | $1,275
Small premium seasonal casket cover | $500
Civil celebrant, Minister, Pastor or Priest from | $500
Death certificate | $68
Cremation permit by Medical Referee Doctor | $110
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 | $3,066
Total (inc GST) | $7,099
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] Urn options (1,000+) | available at cost + shipping
Additional options
Additional staff member (for larger services or with a viewing) | $300
Pre-paid funeral administration fee (if applicable) | $350
Service at a Church — followed by unattended cremation
Funeral service held at your chosen church, followed by an unattended cremation.
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 [a] | 610
Premium small floral tribute | 370
Minister or Priest, suggested donation starting from [b] | 500
Orders of service sheets (from 275 for 50 copies with 4 pages) | 0
Death certificate | 68
Cremation Permit by Medical Referee Doctor | 110
Cremation advice by GP, charges typically range from 0 to 200 [c] | 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 funeral costs to help families with limited means | 3,096
Additional staff member ($300, if required)
Total (including GST) | $6,499
[a] Prices vary from one crematorium to another but we generally absorb the difference if a local crematorium is chosen.[b] Some churches do not expect a donation where the person who died was a member. Others expect a donation of a given amount, some may invoice the family directly. The true cost to a church in staff time can be considerably more than these.
[c] We only pass on these fees if they are charged to us
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 Woronora Memorial Park
The considered design of the cemetery itself includes curved roads and lines of trees that provide a beauty that endures. There are various monumental and lawn grave options.
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 May 2025 and rounded to the nearest $50.
New grave and interment 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+