Cost Guide

We know that discussing costs can feel
overwhelming during an already difficult time.

There are a number of elements that can affect the overall cost of a funeral, depending on the choices you make and the type of service you’re planning. To help make things easier, we’ve created a simple PDF guide that outlines the key costs involved.
You can download it here as a helpful comparison reference while you explore your options. Soncini Prices 2025

Direct Cremation

No service, attendance or viewings
Estimate Total Costs: $2,528 (Incl. GST)

 Includes:

  • $330 Transfer of your loved one into our care
  • $190 Cremation Coffin
  • $120 Mortuary stay
  • $330 Cremation permits
  • $68 Death certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • $695 Cremation fee
  • $45 Government levy
  • $750 Arranging fee

Cremation with a Service

Service at Church/ Chapel or venue of choice before cremation
Estimate Total Costs: $7,834 (Incl. GST)

 Includes:

  • $330 Transfer of your loved one into our care (Mon–Fri)
  • $670 Mortuary care (stay, preparation & dressing)
  • $68 Death certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • $600 Coffin – Richmond
  • $695 Cremation
  • $750 Chapel/Church
  • $770 Hearse
  • $360 Order of service booklets (4 pages x100 copies)
  • $330 Cremation permits
  • $41 Govt Tax on cremation
  • $900 Celebrant/Clergy
  • $400 Flowers (small casket spray)
  • $420 Staff
  • $1,500 Arranging fee

Direct Burial

No service or viewing
Estimate Total Costs: $4,694 (Incl. GST)

 Includes:

  • $330 Transfer of your loved one into our care (Mon–Fri)
  • $670 Mortuary care (stay, preparation & dressing)
  • $68 Death certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • $600 Coffin – Richmond
  • $770 Hearse transfer to the burial site
  • $600 Staff fees
  • $156 Government Burial Tax
  • $1,500 Arranging fee

Burial with a Service

Service at Church/Chapel or venue of your choice prior to burial
Estimate Total Cost: $7,404 (Incl. GST)

 Includes:

  • $330 Transfer into our care (Mon–Fri)
  • $670 Mortuary Care (stay, preparation & dressing)
  • $68 Death certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages
  • $600 Coffin – Richmond
  • $600 Staff
  • $750 Chapel/Church/venue of your choice
  • $770 Hearse
  • $360 Order of service booklets (4pp x100 copies)
  • $400 Flowers (small casket spray)
  • $900 Celebrant/Clergy
  • $156 Government Burial Tax
  • $1,800 Arranging Fee

Additional Costs (Optional or vary by location)

To help you create an even more unique and meaningful service, we offer a range of optional extras. The costs for these will be clearly outlined and added to your package based on your selections:

 Includes:

  • Urn: A selection of urns is available for the cremated remains.
  • After-hours transfers: Transfers outside of standard business hours may incur an additional charge.
  • Extended mortuary stay: Should extended mortuary care be required, additional charges may apply.
  • Travel outside standard service area: For transfers or service coordination outside the standard Sydney metropolitan area, additional travel fees will apply.
  • Additional floral tributes/upgrade: Larger sized coffin sprays and other arrangements.
  • Catering: For post-service gatherings.
  • Audio-visual equipment: For photo presentations, music, or live streaming beyond standard venue capabilities.
  • Newspaper notices: Placing announcements in local newspapers.
  • Memorial book: for attendees to sign.
  • Viewing
  • Opening & closing of Grave
  • Grave Plot
  • Grave marker
  • Mourning car: for family members to travel to and from the service

This is a price guide only and subject to personal preferences and prices dictated by external suppliers.
If additional costs are incurred, the details and cost will be fully discussed and agreed upon with you in advance.                                    You will have complete control over which additional services you select.

Transparent pricing – explaining our arranging fee (included in all of our packages)

While some costs are directly related to the cremation or burial itself, our arranging fee reflects the value of our staff expertise and the comprehensive support we provide. This includes time dedicated to guiding you, managing all required paperwork,                  coordinating the cremation/burial process, and our travel within the Sydney area to facilitate these arrangements.

Let us provide you with a personalised estimate

Given the variable nature of cemetery fees and the many choices involved in arranging a direct burial service, we strongly encourage you to contact us for a personal consultation. We can discuss your specific needs, preferred cemetery locations, and other requirements to provide you with a comprehensive and transparent quote.

Request a quote
Or call us directly at 02 8004 9500 to speak with our experienced team members.

Helping families deal with their loss

“Melissa, we are all very grateful for your efforts in making everything go so smoothly at our father’s funeral. Lots of people commented on how beautiful the whole service was and asked for more details regarding your business.

I’m just so pleased that we chose you to manage this sad but beautiful day for us. And many thanks to Alex for the help and support too.”
Michele Sheedy
“Melissa was an absolute godsend! She understood our desire to be involved in the planning, and she supported every one of our wishes for a beautiful farewell for our grandmother.

When emotions ran high and we found ourselves unable to make decisions, Melissa gracefully stepped in, guiding us with a gentle hand. She ensured everything ran smoothly on the day and we are so grateful.

We recommend her and all the team at Soncini Funerals to everyone.”
Chris Davidson
“I’d like to extend my thanks to Melissa at Soncini Funerals for the care and professionalism she showed during the arrangements for my father’s direct cremation.

From our first conversation, Melissa was clear, respectful, and made what could have been an overwhelming process feel straightforward and manageable.

We chose to have a memorial service at a later date to allow more time for planning and to give family members the chance to travel from interstate. Melissa was incredibly understanding of this and supported our decision.

I’m very grateful for Melissa’s support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Soncini Funerals to others. .”
Ted Brincat