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 a range of funerals, from a basic cremation or burial to a tailored and catered event.
Costs of a funeral in NSW❓
Our least expensive funeral
Our minimum total price
Our minimum total price, before cemetery fees
What these include: to confirm with Nick (for example, bringing the person who has died into our care, care and preparation, a standard coffin, the paperwork, and transfer to the crematorium or cemetery).❓ Every item in these totals is also priced separately below.
Prescribed funeral goods and services available
Typically one venue for up to 1 hour. External venue hire may cost extra
Typically a church or chapel service, then a committal at a crematorium or cemetery. External venue hire may cost extra
Additional charges may apply outside normal working hours
Full Embalming $1,570.00
Prices for standard sizes are shown
Prices for standard sizes are shown
In our chapel at Chatswood
In our chapel at Chatswood
Other funeral goods and services
Disbursements
These are third-party charges that we pay on your behalf. Below are our reasonable estimates, which are subject to change. There may also be other disbursements not listed here.
Cemetery and crematorium fees, and other third-party costs
For up to 1 hour, depending on the crematorium
One is included with a dual service
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 are fees paid to third-party suppliers on your behalf. These costs are estimates and are subject to change. There may also be other disbursements not listed here. Maurer Family Funerals does not add any fee to these charges.
• Our mortuary and chapel are at 574 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067, and are operated by Maurer Family Funerals.
• All services and facilities operate from 574 Pacific Highway, Chatswood NSW 2067.
• All prices include GST.
• These prices are fixed, but we can prepare a personalised estimate based on your needs.
• Prices current as at: date to confirm
Please note these prices apply at the time of need, not to pre-need or pre-paid funerals.
Maurer Family Funerals conducts funerals upon request at other cemeteries and crematoriums.
Other crematoriums and cemeteries we use, and who runs them:❓
* 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 on request, based on your individual requirements
* Some third-party costs may need to be paid before the funeral
* New grave costs must be paid directly to the cemetery by the person or people who have arranged the funeral
* An administration fee may be added when payment is processed by a solicitor or trustee
* A deposit is required, with the balance due within 7 days of the funeral unless other 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, an administration fee will be charged
* There are other options not listed here that you may wish to include in a funeral
Accreditation:
The Australian Funeral Directors Association, now Funerals Australia.
FIAT-IFTA World Organisation of Funeral Operatives.
European Federation of Funeral Service.
