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Funeral Services from Central Coast to Newcastle
Looking for a funeral service from Central Coast to Newcastle that is affordable, yet personalised and meaningful?
A funeral is a significant occasion – a time where people gather together to remember, reflect and look for comfort and hope. With Salvos Funerals, you can be rest assured that we’ll look after your loved one with the utmost respect, dignity and care.
Salvos Funerals offers a range of affordable options to suit your budget and needs. There are different types of arrangements you can choose from.
We have various options for:
- Funerals (burial or cremation) – with the coffin present at a cemetery chapel, church, reception venue or other location
- Basic funeral and cremation – available in Tuggerah. It is for up to eight people only.
- Direct Cremations – with no funeral service (viewing & witness cremation options available)
- Personalised funeral – simple service or something more unique. It might take place in a church, chapel or other location and couple be followed by either a burial or cremation.
- Prepaid Services (with the option to pay over a three-year period)
- Repatriations – of your loved one, either in a coffin or their cremated remains
The dedicated and experienced team of funeral directors at Salvos Funerals can help you choose a service or arrangement that meets your needs and ensures your loved one receives the farewell they deserve.
Where we can meet you
We can make arrangements to meet with you in person, or by phone and online. Please call Central Coast to Newcastle on (02) 4300 3023 to make an appointment.
A member of our team can see you at one of our Salvation Army locations across Central Coast to Newcastle, in the comfort of your own home or at a location.
Marc Allison | Senior Funeral Planner & Funeral Sector Advisor
Marc’s family has been involved in the funeral sector here in Australia for more than 160 years and Marc has been in the funeral industry in a full-time capacity for more than 15 years.
“As a co-founder of Salvos Funerals, I’m passionate about delivering genuine care – it’s been great to help make that central to what we do”.
A service to suit you
Below are estimates and examples for your consideration. If you would prefer a tailored quote, please contact us and we can discuss your needs further.
We are also required by NSW Fair Trading to provide a Funeral Information Standard with our prices.
If you would like to review our catalogue and price list of coffins and caskets, please click here.
Central Coast to Newcastle Pricing
- Direct Cremation (With No Funeral Service)
- Basic Funeral & Cremation
- Personalised Funeral & 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 the direct cremation. $1,300 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our care Additional $175 for public holidays.
Additional charges apply for regional areas$330 Care facility storage No charge for first week.
$33 per day thereafter$330 Certified death certificate From Births, Deaths and Marriages $65 Direct cremation coffin $150 Doctors cremation documents Not normally applicable when the Coroner is involved $110 Direct cremation $535 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) TOTAL Indicative cost $2,490 Additional Options & Costs (If Required) Special Urn / Scattering Tubes Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $113 Postage of Ashes Via Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature. $55 NB. Ashes are able to be collected, if preferred.
Please speak with your Funeral Planner who can provide more information.Last updated: 14/03/2024 -
Basic 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). $2,080 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours). Small chapel For up to 10-12 people. $50 Transfer into our care Additional $175 for public holidaysAdditional charges apply for regional areas $330 Care facility storage and basic preparation $300 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages $65 Doctors' cremation documents Not normally applicable when the Coroner is involved. $110 Economy Coffin $230 Cremation After the funeral $535 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) TOTAL Indicative cost $3,700 Note: If you would like to see your loved one before a direct cremation, we can arrange a small private gathering at a lower cost than a conventional funeral. Additional Costs (if required) Clergy/Celebrant Optional - average fee: $400 Viewing Optional (no charge) Floral tribute Optional At cost Order of service booklets Optional At cost Livestreaming of service Optional (no charge) Special Urn / Scattering Tubes Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $113 Postage of Ashes Via Registered Post - with tracking (At Cost) $55 NB. Ashes are able to be collected, if preferred.
Please speak with your Funeral Planner who can provide more information.Last updated: 14/03/2024 -
Personalised 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). $2,980 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $895 Memorial books and recorded music No charge Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours). Transfer into our care Additional $175 for public holidays
Additional charges apply for regional areas$330 Care facility storage $220 Preparation at care facility $215 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages $65 Doctors' cremation documents Not normally applicable when the Coroner is involved. $110 Crematorium chapel hire and cremation Price for Palmdale (Lake Macquarie or Newcastle crematoriums are $1,265) $1,440 Early delivery and coffin in place At crematorium chapel (See 'Early Delivery & Coffin In Place' below) $195 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) Palmdale crematorium, Ourimbah TOTAL Indicative cost $6,450 Lake Macquarie crematorium, Ryhope TOTAL Indicative cost $6,288 Newcastle crematorium, Beresfield TOTAL Indicative cost $6,288 Additional Options & Costs (if required) Clergy/Celebrant Optional - average fee: $400 Floral tribute Small Casket Cover (other options available) $330 Livestreaming of service (+ recording) This is for a professional livestream and recording with access to an edited version (with link provided).(Livestreaming offered is dependent on access to networks).NB. Not required at crematorium chapel. At cost Order of service booklets Optional - from… $220 Visual/Photo tribute Photos to be supplied by family;
Music to be chosen by family;
Visual/photo presentation for service put together by Salvos Funerals$150 Special Urn/Scattering Tube Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $113 Postage of Ashes Via Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature. $55 NB. Ashes are able to be collected, if preferred.
Please speak with your Funeral Planner who can provide more information.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 the team's involvement leading up to the funeral and on the day. (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours). $2,880 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $895 Memorial books and recorded music No charge Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours). Transfer into our care Additional $175 for public holidays
Additional charges apply for regional areas$330 Care facility storage $220 Preparation at care facility Varies depending on circumstances.
See note below (above-ground burial fees) for interment in crypt or mausoleum$215 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages $65 Hearse and driver $580 Interment / grave-digging Prices will vary depending on location (See 'Choosing A Cemetery' below). Burial plot / grave Prices will vary depending on location (See 'Choosing A Cemetery' below). Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $275) TOTAL Indicative cost $5,185 Note: If you would like to see your loved one before a direct cremation, we can arrange a small private gathering at a lower cost than a conventional funeral. Additional Costs (If required) Clergy/Celebrant Optional - average fee: $400 Floral tribute Small Casket Cover (other options available) $330 Livestreaming of service (+ recording) This is for a professional livestream and recording with access to an edited version (with link provided).(Livestreaming offered is dependent on access to networks).NB. Not required at crematorium chapel. At cost Order of service booklets Optional - from… $220 Visual/Photo tribute Photos to be supplied by family;
Music to be chosen by family;
Visual/photo presentation for service put together by Salvos Funerals$150 Additional staff required by Salvos Funerals to assist in carrying/lowering of coffin. NB. *Minimum of 1-3 people required from family/friends* $260 Per person Last updated: 14/03/2024