Funeral Directors in Greater Illawarra region
Serving the Greater Illawarra and Southern Highlands regions of NSW – covering Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale.
Looking for a funeral service in Greater Illawarra region 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.
We offer a range of affordable options and arrangements to suit your budget and needs, such as:
- Funerals (burial or cremation) with the coffin present at a cemetery chapel, church, reception venue or other location
- Direct cremations with no funeral service (viewing and witness cremation options also available)
- Personalised funerals, ranging from a simple service or something bespoke, that can be held at a church, chapel or another location, with the option to have a burial or cremation afterwards
- Prepaid services where you or your loved ones can plan and pre-pay for a funeral (with the option to pay over a three-year period)
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 ones receive the farewell they deserve.
Contact us
We can meet you in person, call you or arrange an online meeting – whatever suits you best. Please call our Greater Illawarra service on (02) 9119 9010 to make an appointment.
A member of our team can also see you at one of our Salvation Army locations across Greater Illawarra, in the comfort of your own home or at a location most convenient to you.
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Marie says…
“My family and I want to specially Thank you for everything you did on our son’s funeral. You’re such and amazing person and we want you to know that we appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts greatly. May God Almighty reward you abundantly. Thank you so much!”
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Kae, Gae & Families says…
“I would just like to express our appreciation of the very kind and caring way you handled our Mothers funeral service and arrangements. It was a beautiful service and you made it happen with minimal stress and worry, which in our time of sorrow we are very thankful for considerate efforts.”
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Tania says…
“Thanks so much for everything that you did to make Dad’s funeral a really lovely event. We really appreciated the care that you took, your kindness and the professional approach of the Salvos.”
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Olga says…
“Your support, kind words and presence meant so much to the family and I yesterday. It was by far the worst day of our lives and having you there made a positive difference, thank-you!”
Services that 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.
As per NSW Fair Trading requirements, we also provide a Funeral Information Standard with our prices.
If you would like to review our catalogue and price list of coffins and caskets, please visit our pricing page.
Greater Illawarra Region Pricing
- Direct cremation (with no funeral service)
- Personalised Funeral & Cremation
- Personalised Funeral & Burial
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Direct Cremation (With No Funeral Service)
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Show Hide detailed pricing breakdown 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. $1,400.90 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.$430.00 Care facility storage No charge for first week.
$33 per day thereafter.Certified death certificate From Births, Deaths and Marriages. $67.00 Direct cremation coffin $150.00 Medical cremation documents Charges normally won’t apply where the Coroner is involved. $110.00 Additional medical (GP) documents If required. At cost Direct cremation $535.00 Government cremation levy $45.10 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $330) TOTAL Indicative cost $2,738.00 Additional Costs (if required) Special Urn / Scattering Tubes Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from… $113.00 Postage of Ashes Via Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature. $55.00 NB. Ashes are able to be collected, if preferred.
Please speak with your Funeral Planner who can provide more information.Last updated: 03/10/2024 -
Personalised Funeral & Cremation
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Show Hide detailed pricing breakdown 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). $2,990.90 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $995.00 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.$430.00 Care facility storage $220.00 Preparation at care facility Basic preparation at care facility. $215.00 Certified death certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages. $67.00 Medical cremation documents Charges normally won’t apply where the Coroner is involved. $110.00 Additional medical (GP) documents If required. At cost Government cremation levy $45.10 Crematorium chapel hire and cremation Price depends on the location chosen - indicative cost only. $1,265.00 Early delivery and coffin in place At crematorium chapel (See 'Early Delivery & Coffin In Place' below). $175.00 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $330) TOTAL Indicative cost (for crematorium chapel)
*Alternative costs apply for church or other location - see table below$6,513.00 Note: If you would like to see your loved one before a funeral, please speak with our supportive Funeral Planners to discuss options. Additional Options & Costs (if required) Clergy/Celebrant Optional - average fee: $450.00 Floral tribute Small Casket Cover (other options available). $330.00 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… $352.00 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.$150.00 Postage of Ashes Via Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature. $55.00 NB. Ashes are able to be collected, if preferred.
Please speak with your Funeral Planner who can provide more information.Special Urn/Scattering Tube Over 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from… $113.00 Additional Notes Early Delivery & Coffin In Place: Families wanting a funeral at a crematorium but looking to minimise the cost can choose to have the “coffin in place” prior to the service starting. Please speak to your Arranger for further information. Memorial Service: If you would like us to assist with a memorial service (where no coffin is present), we can arrange this at a reduced cost than the pricing listed above.
If this option is of interest, please contact us for further information.Service within a church premises: If a funeral takes place in a church building, a donation to the church may be requested for use of the premises. This is in addition to the donation for the person officiating. Last updated: 03/09/2024 -
Personalised Funeral & Burial
Description Notes Price (inc. GST) Show Hide detailed pricing breakdown 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). $2,990.40 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) Ideal for funeral service - see full range here. $995.00 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.$430.00 Care facility storage $220.00 Preparation at care facility Basic preparation at care facility.
See note below (above-ground burial fees) for interment in crypt or mausoleum.$215.00 Certified Death Certificate From Births Deaths and Marriages. $67.00 Hearse and driver $580.00 Government Burial Levy $171.60 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 - $330) TOTAL Indicative cost $5,669.00 Note: If you would like to see your loved one before a funeral, please speak with our supportive Funeral Planners to discuss options. Additional Costs (If required) Clergy/Celebrant Optional - average fee: $450.00 Floral tribute Small Casket Cover (other options available). $330.00 Order of service booklets Optional - from… $352.00 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 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$150.00 Additional staff required by Salvos Funerals to assist in carrying/lowering of coffin. Per person.
NB. *Minimum of 1-3 people required from family/friends*$260.00 Additional Notes 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. Service within a church premises: If a funeral takes place in a church building, a donation to the church may be requested for use of the premises. This is in addition to the donation for the person officiating. 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
