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Central Coast to Newcastle
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Central Coast to Newcastle

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.

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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.

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Marc Allison

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”.

  • Tristan says…

    “Thanks a lot for all your help and support, you made the process seamless and stress free. I truly appreciate you”

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)

    Description Notes Price (inc. GST)
    Our feesThis covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army.
    Professional feeIncludes arranging the direct cremation.$1,300
    DisbursementsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost
    Transfer into our careAdditional $175 for public holidays.
    Additional charges apply for regional areas
    $330
    Care facility storageNo charge for first week.
    $33 per day thereafter
    $330
    Certified death certificateFrom Births, Deaths and Marriages$65
    Direct cremation coffin$150
    Doctors cremation documentsNot normally applicable when the Coroner is involved$110
    Direct cremation$535
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $275)
    TOTALIndicative cost$2,490
    Additional Options & Costs (If Required)
    Special Urn / Scattering TubesOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from$113
    Postage of AshesVia 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 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
    DisbursementsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours).
    Small chapelFor up to 10-12 people.$50
    Transfer into our careAdditional $175 for public holidaysAdditional charges apply for regional areas$330
    Care facility storage and basic preparation$300
    Certified Death CertificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$65
    Doctors' cremation documentsNot normally applicable when the Coroner is involved.$110
    Economy Coffin$230
    CremationAfter the funeral$535
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $275)
    TOTALIndicative 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/CelebrantOptional - average fee:$400
    ViewingOptional (no charge)
    Floral tributeOptionalAt cost
    Order of service bookletsOptionalAt cost
    Livestreaming of serviceOptional (no charge)
    Special Urn / Scattering TubesOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from$113
    Postage of AshesVia 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 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).$2,980
    Coffin (Richmond model - standard size)Ideal for funeral service - see full range here.$895
    Memorial books and recorded musicNo charge
    DisbursementsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours).
    Transfer into our careAdditional $175 for public holidays
    Additional charges apply for regional areas
    $330
    Care facility storage$220
    Preparation at care facility$215
    Certified Death CertificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$65
    Doctors' cremation documentsNot normally applicable when the Coroner is involved.$110
    Crematorium chapel hire and cremationPrice for Palmdale (Lake Macquarie or Newcastle crematoriums are $1,265)$1,440
    Early delivery and coffin in placeAt crematorium chapel (See 'Early Delivery & Coffin In Place' below)$195
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $275)
    Palmdale crematorium, Ourimbah TOTALIndicative cost$6,450
    Lake Macquarie crematorium, Ryhope TOTALIndicative cost$6,288
    Newcastle crematorium, Beresfield TOTALIndicative cost$6,288
    Additional Options & Costs (if required)
    Clergy/CelebrantOptional - average fee:$400
    Floral tributeSmall 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 bookletsOptional - from…$220
    Visual/Photo tributePhotos 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 TubeOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from$113
    Postage of AshesVia 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 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).$2,880
    Coffin (Richmond model - standard size)Ideal for funeral service - see full range here.$895
    Memorial books and recorded musicNo charge
    DisbursementsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost (Additional charges may apply for weekend/after hours).
    Transfer into our careAdditional $175 for public holidays
    Additional charges apply for regional areas
    $330
    Care facility storage$220
    Preparation at care facilityVaries depending on circumstances.
    See note below (above-ground burial fees) for interment in crypt or mausoleum
    $215
    Certified Death CertificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$65
    Hearse and driver$580
    Interment / grave-diggingPrices will vary depending on location (See 'Choosing A Cemetery' below).
    Burial plot / gravePrices will vary depending on location (See 'Choosing A Cemetery' below).
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $275)
    TOTALIndicative 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/CelebrantOptional - average fee:$400
    Floral tributeSmall 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 bookletsOptional - from…$220
    Visual/Photo tributePhotos 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