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Canberra and Region
Call (02) 5119 3677

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Funeral Services in Canberra, Goulburn and Queanbeyan

Looking for a funeral service that is affordable, yet personalised and meaningful? With various options for funerals, cremations and memorial services, the dedicated and experienced funeral directors and staff at Salvos Funerals can help you choose a service or arrangement that’s right, and ensure your loved ones receive the farewell they deserve.

With the flexibility of an online portal or calling us to arrange services that fit your circumstances best, Salvos Funerals is here to help you when you need it.

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Salvos Funerals is here to support you. How can we help? Whether you have a current need or you are planning for the future, there are different options

Direct Cremation in Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan

We offer a simple and affordable direct cremation in Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan for $2,545. A memorial service can also be held afterwards, without the need for a funeral.

You can contact us at anytime on (02) 5119 3677 or send an enquiry with any questions you might have or if you would like to proceed. Alternatively, if a loved one has passed away, you may wish to start the process by clicking the “Arrange online” button below.

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Funeral in Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan

Planning a funeral is a valuable opportunity to share stories, care for one another and involve close friends and family. Salvos Funerals can help you choose a service to suit your individual needs and wishes. We can help you if you are planning a church funeral, a simple service, cultural and religious ceremony or an alternative type of arrangement. Some families wanting to arrange a cremation, choose to have a service at Norwood Park or at a church or other location, prior to the cremation. A family wanting to arrange a burial might do so at Gungahlin Cemetery, Woden Cemetery, Goulburn General Cemetery, Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Gardens or other cemetery in the region. See our prices below

To make arrangements or if you have any questions, call us on (02) 5119 3677 or send an enquiry.

Megan Maxfield | Operations Manager

Megan has spent most of her career journeying with people through life’s challenging circumstances, with her previous role as a chaplain within the court and prison system.

"I am truly humbled to be serving families within Salvos Funerals. Supporting people within their grief is an honour that I never take for granted. It is when I am at my best".

 

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  • Rev. M R Schiavone says…

    “All funeral services advertise that they are there to provide care and support but I found that this company genuinely reflected this in the provision of their service.”

Why the Salvos?

Marc Allison, co-founder of Salvos Funerals

Marc Allison, co-founder of Salvos Funerals

Within the first twelve months in the region, Salvos Funerals had cared for dozens of families.

Salvos Funerals is a trusted not-for-profit service owned and operated by The Salvation Army, who has been helping those most in need for over 150 years. Your decision to use Salvos Funerals will support the Salvos’ valuable work in the community – making you part of a long-lasting legacy of care for others.

Marc Allison, co-founder of Salvos Funerals, is experienced in delivering care and passionate about looking after families in the region. He manages the local operations. His previous experience includes director of Norwood Park and a local funeral business.

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Major Norm Beckett, Salvos Funerals Representative, works with Marc in the region. Norm has been a Salvation Army Officer for more than 45 years. He has served in Australia as a Corps Officer and Area Officer, and in Latvia and Taiwan in education and training for The Salvation Army. He and his wife, Major Isabel, have long been active in Rotary in different clubs around Australia and were honoured in 2022 as Paul Harris Fellows. Norm has a Masters in Theology from the Sydney College of Divinity.

How it works

You can call us 24/7 on (02) 5119 3677 if have lost a loved one or would like to plan for the future.

As required, we can then bring your loved one into our care and arrange the services requested.

With a direct cremation, after contacting us, you can organise everything you need online. The ashes are returned in a standard urn of your choosing.

For a funeral, we make arrangements by phone and online. Salvos Funerals staff would be present on the day of the service.

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Canberra and Region Pricing

  • Direct Cremation (With No Funeral Service)

    Description Notes Price (inc. GST)
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    Our feesThis covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army.
    Professional feeIncludes arranging and conducting the direct cremation and delivery in person of the ashes to Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan.$1,172.90
    Required third party costsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost.
    Transfer into our careAdditional $175 for public holidays.
    Additional charges apply for regional areas.    		$555.00
    Certified death certificateFrom Births, Deaths and Marriages.$70.00
    Direct cremation coffin$150.00
    Medical cremation documentsCharges normally won’t apply where the Coroner is involved.$110.00
    Additional medical (GP) documentsIf needed.At cost
    Direct cremation in SydneyA cremation in Sydney is much less than Canberra.$535.00
    Government cremation levyNot required for cremation in Canberra.$45.10
    Returning of ashesVia Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature.
    Ashes can then be personally delivered, at no additional cost.    		$55.00
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $330)
    TOTALIndicative cost$2,693.00
    Additional options and costs (if required)
    Direct cremation at Norwood Park CrematoriumTotal fee: including all relevant charges above, basic preparation, additional transfer back to Canberra and direct cremation at Norwood Park Crematorium. Ashes to be collected by family.$4,167.00
    Direct cremation at Gungahlin CrematoriumTotal fee: including all relevant charges above, basic preparation, additional transfer back to Canberra and direct cremation at Gungahlin Crematorium. Ashes to be collected by family.$4,161.00
    Special urnOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from…$113.00
    Basic preparationApplicable if loved one is to be dressed and if cremation is in Sydney.$215.00
    Last updated: 03/09/2024

  • Norwood Park Funeral & Cremation

    Description Notes Price (inc. GST)
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    Our feesThis covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army.
    Professional feeIncludes arranging and conducting of a funeral service and the team's involvement leading up to the funeral and on the day. (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours).$2,080.00
    Coffin (Richmond model - standard size)Ideal for funeral service - see full range here.$995.00
    Memorial books and recorded musicNo charge.
    Required third party costsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost
    Transfer into our care (to Sydney)Additional $175 for public holidays.
    Some regional areas incur additional charges.Additional charges apply for regional areas    		$555.00
    Care facility storage (in Sydney)$220.00
    Preparation at care facilityBasic preparation at care facility.$215.00
    Certified death certificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$70.00
    Medical cremation documentsCharges normally won’t apply where the Coroner is involved.$110.00
    Additional medical (GP) documentsIf needed.At cost
    Crematorium chapel hire and cremationLivestream is as an optional extra for $75.$1,575.00
    Early delivery and coffin in placeAt Norwood Park chapel (see Additional notes below)$495.00
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $330)
    TOTALIndicative cost, excluding other costs that may be required as per below$6,315.00
    Other costs (if required)
    Clergy, Civil Celebrant or Salvos OfficerOptional - average fee:$450.00
    Church or location hireDonation may be required.At cost
    Hearse and driverRequired for service at a church or other location.$990.00
    Floral tributeFrom…$330.00
    Order of service bookletsFrom…$325.00
    Visual/Photo tributeFamily to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service.$150.00
    Special Urn/Scattering TubeOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $113.$113.00
    Decanting ashes into urnConsult with Norwood Park.
    Additional Notes
    Early Delivery & Coffin In Place:Early delivery and coffin in place suits families wanting a funeral at a crematorium but looking to minimise the cost and arrange a simpler funeral. The alternative is for the coffin to be transported by hearse.
    Last updated: 03/09/2024

  • Funeral At Other Location & Cremation

    Description Notes Price (inc. GST)
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    Our feesThis covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army.
    Professional feeIncludes arranging and conducting of a funeral service and a team member's involvement leading up to the funeral and on the day. (There are additional costs if more team members are required - see below).$2,080.00
    Coffin (Richmond model - standard size)Ideal for funeral service - see full range here.$995.00
    Memorial books and recorded musicNo charge.
    Required third party costsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost.
    Transfer into our care (to Sydney)Additional $175 for public holidays. Some regional areas incur additional charges.$555.00
    Care facility storage (in Sydney)$220.00
    Preparation at care facilityBasic preparation at care facility.$215.00
    Certified death certificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages.$70.00
    Medical cremation documentsCharges normally won’t apply where the Coroner is involved.$110.00
    Additional medical (GP) documentsIf needed.At cost
    Hearse and driverRequired for service at a church or other location.$990.00
    Unattended cremation in SydneyWith ashes delivered in person to Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan or collected by family in Sydney.$535.00
    Postage of ashes from Sydney CrematoriumVia Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature.
    Ashes can then be personally delivered, at no additional cost.    		$55.00
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $330)
    TOTAL$5,825.00
    Other costs (if required)
    Unattended cremation at Norwood ParkIn place of $535 cremation fee above.$1,120.00
    Unattended cremation at Gungahlin CrematoriumIn place of $535 cremation fee above.$1,114.00
    Chapel and cremation in CanberraAt Norwood Park Crematorium, following service at other location. In place of $535 cremation fee above.$1,575.00
    Clergy, Civil Celebrant or Salvos OfficerAverage fee:$450.00
    Church or location hireDonation may be required.At cost
    Additional staffTo assist in carrying coffin or for a larger funeral, per person cost for out-of-area staff member.$600.00
    Floral tributeFrom…$330.00
    Order of service bookletsFrom…$325.00
    Visual/Photo tributeFamily to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service.$150.00
    Special UrnOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $113$113.00
    Decanting ashes into urnNo charge if through Sydney crematorium. Consult with Norwood Park or Gungahlin Speak with the Crematorium for fee.
    Last updated: 03/09/2024

  • Personalised Funeral & Burial

    Description Notes Price (inc. GST)
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    Our feesThis covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army.
    Professional feeIncludes arranging and conducting of a funeral service and a team member's involvement leading up to the funeral and on the day. (There are additional costs if more team members are required - see below).$2,080.00
    Coffin (Richmond model - standard size)Ideal for funeral service - see full range here.$995.00
    Memorial books and recorded musicNo charge.
    Required third party costsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost.
    Transfer into our care (to Sydney)Additional $175 for public holidays. Some regional areas incur additional charges.$555.00
    Care facility storage (in Sydney)$220.00
    Preparation at care facilityBasic preparation at care facility.$215.00
    Certified death certificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages.$70.00
    Cemetery feesDepends on the section and cemetery and to be paid directly by family (see Additional notes below).At cost
    Hearse and driver$990.00
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $330)
    TOTALIndicative cost, excluding cemetery fees and the other costs that may be required as per below.$5,125.00
    Other costs (if required)
    Additional staffTo assist in carrying coffin or for a larger funeral, per person cost for out-of-area staff member.$600.00
    Clergy, Civil Celebrant or Salvos OfficerAverage fee:$450.00
    Church or location hireDonation may be required.At cost
    Norwood Park chapel hirePrior to a burial at Gungahlin Cemetery or other cemetery.$630.00
    Floral tributeFrom…$330.00
    Order of service bookletsFrom…$325.00
    Visual/Photo tributeFamily to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service$150.00
    Additional Notes
    People required to carry the coffin:In total, at least 4 people are required to carry a coffin. In some circumstances 6 people are required. This means that from 2 to 4 family/friends would be needed to help carry the coffin at the funeral, if no additional staff are to be present at the funeral.
    Choosing A Cemetery:When finding a cemetery, families tend to choose one that is close to where they live. Council-owned cemeteries and cemeteries outside of Sydney tend to be the least expensive option.
    Payment of cemetery fees:Interment / grave-digging and burial plot are payable to the cemetery directly by the family.
    Above-ground burial fees:When interment is in a family crypt or mausoleum, there are specific additional fees that apply.

    Whilst a Richmond coffin can be used, a solid hardwood timber coffin such as a Sienna coffin is recommended for a greater assurance of longevity - see our coffin and casket catalogue here. Cemetery fees vary significantly.
    Last updated: 03/09/2024