Direct Burial
A simple and dignified farewell
We understand that sometimes a family desires a straightforward farewell. Our Direct Burial option offers a respectful and affordable
alternative for those who prefer a burial without a formal funeral service or viewing. This choice provides a simple yet dignified farewell, focusing on the essential arrangements for interment without the need for a ceremony or gathering.
We handle all the necessary logistics and paperwork with the utmost care and respect, ensuring the burial proceeds smoothly and
respectfully, providing peace of mind during a difficult time.
Our Direct Burial package includes:
This package covers the essential services and items for a respectful burial without a formal ceremony:
- Arranging fee: Our service fee covers the expert guidance and coordination of all necessary arrangements for a direct burial.
- Transfer of your loved one into our care (Mon–Fri): From the place of death within the Sydney metropolitan area into our compassionate care.
- Mortuary care: Respectful care and preparation of your loved one prior to burial.
- All necessary documentation: We handle the required legal paperwork, including applications for the official death certificate.
- A quality coffin: The Richmond coffin, suitable for burial.
- Transfer to gravesite: Direct transport of your loved one to the designated gravesite.
- Dedicated staff: Our professional staff to facilitate all direct burial arrangements.
- Government burial tax: The necessary government levy associated with the burial.
Total estimate: $4,694 (Incl. GST)
This package price includes the following individual components:
- Transfer of your loved one into our care (Mon–Fri): $330
- Mortuary care: $670
- Death certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages: $68
- Coffin – Richmond: $600
- Hearse: $770
- Staff: $600
- Government burial tax: $156
- Arranging fee: $1,500
Additional Costs (not included in the Direct Burial package price)
While this package provides a complete direct burial service, certain cemetery-related costs and optional services are not included and will be additional. These costs vary significantly based on your choices and cemetery policies.
- Grave Plot: The purchase of the burial plot. Costs vary widely depending on the cemetery, location within the cemetery, and type of plot.
- Opening & closing of existing plot: This fee is charged by the cemetery and varies by cemetery.
- Grave marker / headstone: This is a separate purchase and varies based on material, size, design, and inscription details.
- 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 outside the standard Sydney metropolitan area, additional travel fees will apply.
- Viewing: While a direct burial typically does not include a viewing, this option can be arranged.
- Celebrant/Clergy fee: for a graveside service
- Memorial Cards.
- Mourning car.
- Newspaper notices.
Let us provide you a personalised estimate
Given the variable nature of cemetery fees we strongly encourage you to contact us for a personal consultation. We can discuss any specific needs, preferred cemetery locations, and other requirements to provide you with a comprehensive and transparent quote.
Messages from familes
The professionalism and care the team showed on the day allowed us the space to grieve without added stress.
It was exactly what Dad would have wanted—private, respectful, and peaceful."