Joe is a highly experienced funeral director whose personalised approach and deep commitment to providing compassionate and trusted care set the standards for the Blessed Funerals team.
What is the cost of a funeral service?
There is no fixed price charged by funeral services for funeral ceremonies. The cost of a funeral service can vary depending on several factors.
There are different types of ceremonies when it comes to funerals. You can have a simple private service or an extravagant ceremony. The charges will be significantly different.
What is included in the cost of a funeral?
The price charged by funeral services mainly depends on what is included in the ceremony. Some of the main components that make up the cost of a funeral are:
- Coffin, casket or urn charges
- Cremation or burial fees
- Funeral director fees
- Cost of arranging the memorial
Coffin, casket or urn charges
Coffin & Casket
Blessed Funerals have a wide range of coffins and caskets available. You can find coffins and caskets in different styles for different ceremonies. Coffins can even be personalised on demand. Blessed Funeral services will discuss your coffin and casket requirements and provide you with suitable options.
Urns
Urns are required after cremation. After the cremation, ashes are kept and stored in an urn till the family decides on a final resting place. You can find urns in various shapes and materials and the prices depend on that. Blessed funerals services can assist and guide you through selecting a suitable urn.
Cremation or burial fees
Cremation
A lot of people in Australia are now opting for cremation to send their loved ones away. The cost of arranging a cremation is usually less than arranging for a burial.
The fees charged by funeral services for cremation include:
- Cost of organising the cremation
- Cost of Coffin or casket
- Crematorium Cremation Fees
- Cost of hiring the chapel if required
- Celebrant/Clergy Fees
- All the arrangements for cremation are made by the funeral director and the costs are covered in the charges of funeral services.
Burial
For a burial, you need to purchase the gravesite. If you choose to go with burial, Blessed funerals services can assist in purchasing the site for you and add it to the cost of their services. There will also be a charge of the interment fee (opening and closing fees).
Funeral director fees
Funeral directors supervise the funeral ceremony and make sure that all the arrangements are made as per your requirements. Funeral directors can charge differently depending on the assistance you require from them.
Funeral director fees usually includes:
- Professional fees
- Charges for equipment and facilities
- Transportation charges
Professional fees
Different funeral directors can charge different professional fees. The professional fees charged by funeral directors cover:
- Consulting the family of the deceased
- Arranging and supervising the funeral service
Facilities and equipment
The cost of hiring the staff, venue, catering and other facilities and equipment is also covered in the funeral services fees.
Transportation
The funeral services also provide the transportation required for the funeral. This includes:
- Transportation of your loved one from the place of death
- Transfer of your loved one to the church or chapel for funeral
- Transfer of your loved one from the funeral home to the cemetery or crematorium
Blessed funerals services can also provide and arrange transportation for the family members to the place of service and cemetery or crematorium.
Cost of arranging the memorial
Memorials can be of various shapes and sizes. You can choose the style you prefer or get it customised. The funeral services help in arranging the type of memorial you require.
Blessed Funerals services offer full packages to take care of all the funeral arrangements, from organising the funeral to coordinating and conducting the day of the funeral.
They ensure you don’t have to face any problems and make your difficult time a little less difficult. Our family cares for your family.
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