HOW MUCH DOES A FUNERAL COST IN SYDNEY?
Maurer Family Funerals is a Family owned and managed Funeral Home and a 4th generation Funeral Director in Sydney. We can tailor funeral costs to suit your budget and advise you on all aspects of arranging a funeral.
Whether you are preparing your own service or arranging one, knowing the costs involved is an important first step. At Maurer Family Funerals we provide for the range of funerals starting with a basic cremation or burial to tailored and catered event.
COSTS OF A FUNERAL IN NSW
Prescribed funeral goods and services available
Arrangement and conducting of funeral service ( Additional charges may apply if external venue is hired )
No service no attendance
Cremation | Burial |
|---|---|
$6,500.00 |
Single service ( Typically a single service venue for up to 1 hour )
Dual service ( Typically a Church / Chapel service followed by a committal at Crematorium / Cemetery
Professional Service Fee Cost Provided upon Request
Transfer of the deceased into our care from the place of death, within the Sydney Metropolitan Area ( Additional charges may apply if the transfer is out of normal working hours )
$795.00*
Transfer of the deceased to the service
Included in our Professional Service Fee
Additional charge for every km outside Sydney Metropolitan Area
$2.80
Hire of refrigeration plate
Not Available
No Charge
Temporary $1,150.00
Full Embalming $1,570.00
We offer a range from $ 1,188 – $ 8,400.00
We offer a range from $ 6,134.00 – $ 32,000.00
Environmentally friendly coffins
Viewing of the deceased ( During business hours in our Chapel at Chatswood )
Complimentary
Viewing fee after hours ( In our Chapel At Chatswood )
Other Funeral Goods & Services Available
Disbursements
These are third party charges. Below are our reasonable estimates, which are subject to change. There may also be other disbursements that are not captured below.
Certified Death Certificate
$73.00
$99.00+*
$110.00
$200.00
Memorial Book of Attendance
$45.00
Depending on location of cemetery
Price on application
$1,245.90
Other venue hire
From $ 385.00
Newspaper notices ( Indicative )
At cost
$ 575.00 for single service and any additional cars
Flowers
From $200.00
Single Rose
$7.00
Orders of service and printing cost
Price on application
Our Mortuary is located at 574 Pacific Highway Chatswood NSW 2067.
This Accredited facility is managed and operated solely by Maurer Family Funerals.
Disclosures
In accordance with the Funeral Goods and Services Information Standard contained in the Fair Trading Regulation 2019.
Disbursements – These are fees paid to third party suppliers on your behalf. These costs are estimates & are subject to change.
There may also be other disbursements that are not listed here. Maurer Family Funerals do not add any additional fees to these charges.
• Our Mortuary and Chapel is located at 574 Pacific Highway Chatswood 2067, this facility is operated by Maurer Family Funerals.
• All services and facilities operate from 574 Pacific Highway Chatswood 2067.
• All prices are inclusive of GST.
• These funeral cost prices are fixed, however we can create a personalised estimate for you based on your personal needs.
Please note all prices are only available at need and not for pre-need or pre-paid funeral options
Maurer Family Funerals conducts funerals upon request at other cemeteries and crematoriums.
Other Crematoriums and Cemeteries used are listed below:
Name | Owner |
|---|---|
Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Leppington | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Ryhope | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Lakeside Memorial Park, Kanahooka | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens and Crematorium | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Rookwood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium | InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd. |
Liverpool Cemetery and Crematorium | Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria |
Rookwood Catholic Cemetery and Crematoria | Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria |
Leura Memorial Gardens & Crematorium, Leura | Leura Memorial Gardens & Crematorium Trust |
Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Macquarie Park | Northern Cemeteries |
Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park | Palmdale Group |
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville | Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries NSW |
Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland | Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries NSW |
* All Prices are reasonable estimates and are subject to change
* Terms and conditions apply
* Saturday funerals incur additional charges
* A fully itemised Estimate will be provided upon request as per your individual requirements
* Some third party costs may require payment prior to the funeral being conducted
* New Grave costs will have to be paid by the person(s) whom have arranged the funeral, directly to the Cemetery
* An administration fee may be added when payment is being processed by a Solicitor or trustee
* A deposit will be required and the balance required within 7 days of the funeral unless prior arrangements have been made with us
* If you arrange the funeral, you are responsible for ensuring payment for the funeral
* If a funeral is paid for from an Estate, there will be an administration fee charged
* There are other options that are not listed here, that you may wish to include on a funeral.
ACCREDITATION:
AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION.
FIAT/IFTA WORLD ORGANISATION OF FUNERAL OPERATIVES.
EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF FUNERAL SERVICE
