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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.
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
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.
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.
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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.”
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Abigail H. says…
“I know Claire was guiding me to Marc and Salvos Funerals. In all of the roar of her death, they are the peace.”
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Tina Brownlee says…
“The common feedback received by those who attended [was that] it was the best funeral they have ever been to – something they would typically say for a wedding – and they felt the love and warmth throughout the service.”
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Gary Risson says…
“Salvos Funerals have been there for us twice at very difficult times when we have lost loved ones and needed guidance and support. Their staff and associates were patient and understanding and couldn’t be more helpful in arranging beautiful, personal funerals.”
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Christina de Bruin and family says…
“I just wanted to thank you so much for providing such a beautiful service for my Mum. I’m so very grateful. You made it all that much easier and more bearable for me and my family.”
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Dr. Carlos A Raimundo says…
“On my first call to SALVOS Funerals, I spoke to Phillip. He handled the call with great compassion and was emotionally connected to my grief, while professionally and practically guiding me through the next steps. His reassuring words … gave me so much comfort.”
Why the Salvos?
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.
Major Norm being interviewed by ABC News ACT.
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.
Canberra and Region Pricing
- Direct Cremation (With No Funeral Service)
- Norwood Park Funeral & Cremation
- Funeral At Other Location & Cremation
- Personalised Funeral & Burial
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Direct Cremation (With No Funeral Service)
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee Includes arranging and conducting the direct cremation and delivery in person of the ashes to Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan. $1,072 Required third party costs Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our care Additional $175 for public holidays.
Additional charges apply for regional areas$555 Certified death certificate From Births, Deaths and Marriages $68 Direct cremation coffin $150 Doctors cremation documents Not normally applicable when the Coroner is involved $110 Direct cremation in Sydney A cremation in Sydney is much less than Canberra. $535 Returning of ashes Via Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature.
Ashes can then be personally delivered, at no additional cost.$55 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) TOTAL Indicative cost $2,545 Additional options and costs (if required) Direct cremation at Norwood Park Crematorium Total 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. $3,845 Direct cremation at Gungahlin Crematorium Total 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. $3,864 Special urn Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $112 Basic preparation Applicable if loved one is to be dressed and if cremation is in Sydney. $215 Last updated: 14/03/2024 -
Norwood Park Funeral & Cremation
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee Includes 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). $1,980 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $895 Memorial books and recorded music No charge Required third party costs Charged 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 Care facility storage (in Sydney) $220 Preparation at care facility Livestream is as an optional extra for $75. $215 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages $68 Doctors' cremation documents Not normally applicable when the Coroner is involved. $110 Crematorium chapel hire and cremation Livestream is as an optional extra for $75. $1,575 Early delivery and coffin in place At Norwood Park chapel (see Additional notes below) $495 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) TOTAL Indicative cost, excluding other costs that may be required as per below $6,113 Other costs (if required) Clergy, civil celebrant or Salvos Officer Optional - average fee: $400 Church or location hire Donation may be required At cost Hearse and driver Required for service at a church or other location. $990 Floral tribute From $330 Order of service booklets From $325 Visual/Photo tribute Family to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service $150 Special Urn/Scattering Tube Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $112 $112 Decanting ashes into urn Consult with Norwood Park Last updated: 14/03/2024 -
Funeral At Other Location & Cremation
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee Includes 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). $1,980 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $895 Memorial books and recorded music No charge Required third party costs Charged 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 Care facility storage (in Sydney) $220 Preparation at care facility In most circumstances, this cost is sufficient $215 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages $68 Doctors' cremation documents Not normally applicable when the Coroner is involved. $110 Hearse and driver Required for service at a church or other location. $990 Unattended cremation in Sydney With ashes delivered in person to Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan or collected by family in Sydney $535 Postage of ashes from Sydney Crematorium Via Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature.
Ashes can then be personally delivered, at no additional cost.$55 Pre-paid administration fee excluding cemetery fees, starts from TOTAL $5,623 Other costs (if required) Unattended cremation at Norwood Park In place of $535 cremation fee above. $1,120 Unattended cremation at Gungahlin Crematorium In place of $535 cremation fee above. $1,114 Chapel and cremation in Canberra At Norwood Park Crematorium, following service at other location. In place of $535 cremation fee above. $1,575 Clergy, Civil Celebrant or Salvos Officer Average fee $400 Church or location hire Donation may be required At cost Additional staff To assist in carrying coffin or for a larger funeral, per person cost for out-of-area staff member $600 Floral tribute From $330 Order of service booklets From $325 Visual/Photo tribute Family to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service $150 Special Urn Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $112 $112 Decanting ashes into urn No charge if through Sydney crematorium. Consult with Norwood Park or Gungahlin Speak with the Crematorium for fee. Last updated: 14/03/2024 -
Personalised Funeral & Burial
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee Includes 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). $1,980 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $895 Memorial books and recorded music No charge Required third party costs Charged 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 Care facility storage (in Sydney) $220 Preparation at care facility In most circumstances, this cost is sufficient $215 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages $68 Cemetery fees Depends on the section and cemetery and to be paid directly by family (see Additional notes below) At cost Hearse and driver $990 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) TOTAL Indicative cost, excluding cemetery fees and the other costs that may be required as per below $4,923 Other costs (if required) Additional staff To assist in carrying coffin or for a larger funeral, per person cost for out-of-area staff member $600 Clergy, civil celebrant or Salvos Officer Average fee: $400 Church or location hire Donation may be required At cost Norwood Park chapel hire Prior to a burial at Gungahlin Cemetery or other cemetery $630 Floral tribute From $330 Order of service booklets From $325 Visual/Photo tribute Family to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service $150 Last updated: 14/03/2024