In our article on the average cost of a burial we calculated that the average cost of a burial in Australia was around $19,000 (including the cost for the monument and cemetery fees). Much of the total cost is made up by cemetery fees which are being driven upwards by the fact that land supply…
A funeral is a ceremony or service held shortly after a person’s death to pay respect to, celebrate and remember their life. While most funeral services include the person’s burial or cremation, this is not always the case. For example, memorial services (as opposed to burial or cremation services) usually take place after the cremation or burial without…
In 2015, data from the National Funeral Directors Association showed that for the first time there were more cremations than burials, at 48.5% to 45.6% respectively. That figure has only increased, with the approximately 70% of families now opting for cremation in Australian cities. The main driver for this trend, as we discussed in our article on…
If you have decided on a burial, there are number of important aspects to consider, including: type of burial, location, products required, type of service, headstone, funeral costs and cemetery fees. While many burials follow the traditional funeral service style, there are also a range of other burial options open to families. This article will…
If you haven’t arranged a funeral before, it can be a daunting task trying to understand the various funeral cost components and your options. This guide is designed to help you understand funeral costs and how much you can expect to pay. It covers: Funeral Cost Categories Itemised Breakdown of Funeral Costs Funeral Costs by State…