What are the costs involved in arranging a funeral service?

The cost of a funeral service can vary depending on the specific needs and preferences of the family. Factors that can affect the cost include the type of service, choice of casket or urn, and additional items such as flowers and obituary notices. A funeral home can provide an itemized breakdown of the costs involved in arranging a funeral service.

What are the different options available for funeral services?

Funeral services can vary widely depending on the family's preferences and cultural traditions. Some common options include traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside services, and cremation services. Funeral homes may also offer additional services such as pre-planning and grief support.

How do I go about pre-planning a funeral?

Pre-planning a funeral involves making arrangements in advance for your own funeral service. This can include selecting the type of service, choosing a casket or urn, and specifying any special requests or preferences. Reflections Funerals can provide guidance and support throughout the pre-planning process.

What are the legal requirements for arranging a funeral service?

The specific legal requirements for arranging a funeral service can vary depending on the state and local laws. Generally, a death certificate must be obtained and the body must be properly cared for and transported. Funeral homes can provide guidance on the legal requirements for arranging a funeral service.

Pricing | Reflections Funerals

Transfer To
‍Reflections Funerals

To transfer your loved one into our care and begin the process of preparing for the appropriate disposition of their body, the following costs apply.

Transport

From the place of death or other location in Greater Sydney
Use of purpose-built, accredited vehicles with fully trained personnel
24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year

From $495 Incl. GST

Storage, Care and Preparation

Refrigerated storage of body for seven days from transport into our care (additional charges may apply thereafter)
Use of accredited mortuary facilities and fully-trained personnel to sanitise, cleanse and dress the body

From $550

Required for
‍‍every funeral

Certain items are required for every funeral arrangement and the following costs apply. The cost of some of these items are fixed, while others will vary according to the choices made.

Documents, Process & Coordination

Collect and process information, including:

Medical Certificate of Cause of Death
Burial or cremation referee certificates
Registration with NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Additional changes may apply in circumstances of repatriation to or from Australia

$3300 Incl. GST

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Service Planning

Making all arrangements for the service, including:

Face-to-face meeting (anywhere in Greater Syndey) to decide on the elements comprising the service.
Liaising with clergy or celebrant
Advising on coffin/casket choice
Playing AV tribute presentation
Compiling and playing music
Providing memorial book
Creating and organising other service elements (such as flowers, keepsakes, memorial stationery, catering and more)

$850

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Venue

Using Reflections Funerals facilities for up to two hours including:

Setting up and presenting the service and reception rooms
Coordinating the running of the service
Providing any required personnel
Cleaning

Additional charges apply in 15 minute increments where facilities in use for more than two hours

$550

Using third-party facilities

As charged by the supplier

Coffin or Casket

Purchasing a coffin or casket from Reflections Funeral range.

Ranges includes coffins and caskets construction from a variety of materials:

Fibreboard
Veneered timbers & solid wood with different finshes
Environmentally friendly options
Custom printed options available
Metal caskets are priced on application

$895 — $4373

Viewing and Embalming

Preparing the body for viewing, including:

Trimming the coffin or casket (with draping and pillow)
Dressing and presenting the body (including make-up and hair styling)

$550

Viewing up to 1 ½ hours at Reflections Funerals (between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday)

$495

Viewing after hours or on weekends at Reflections Funerals or other location

$660 per hour

Embalming services

$1300

Doctor's Fee

Providing services for identification purpose (where necessary) and required documentation, including:

Attending Practitioner's Cremation Certificate
Medical Referee's Cremation Permit

From $220

Documents, Process & Coordination

Providing registered death certificate, including a reasonable number of certified copies delivered via registered post

$110

Transport and
‍disposition

Costs will vary according to the number of locations attended by guests and the location chosen for cremation or burial.

Logistics for Service Attendance

Funeral arrangement at 1 location (where the service and the burial/cremation are at the same location), including:

Coordinating logistics
Transporting coffin/casket in hearse from Reflections Funerals to service venue
Providing fully trained personnel

$880 Incl. GST

Funeral arrangement at 2 locations (where the service and the burial/cremation are at the different locations and guests attend both locations), including:

Coordinating logistics
Transporting coffin/casket in hearse from Reflections Funerals to service venue
Providing fully trained personnel
Guests attending both locations

$1150 Incl. GST

Cremation

Cremation at a cremation grounds of your choice or government-operate crematorium, including:

Transporting coffin/casket in hearse (or other accredited vehicle) from Reflections Funerals to crematorium
Cremation services
Returning ashes to a Reflections Funerals office

From $1550

Cremation at a crematorium of your choosing, including:

Transporting coffin/casket in hearse (or other accredited vehicle) from Reflections Funerals to crematorium
Cremation and service time (30-45 minutes depending on location)

From $1500