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Looking for a funeral service in Melbourne 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 have various options for:
- 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 & witness cremation options available)
- Prepaid Services (with the option to pay over a three-year period)
- Memorial services – with or without the cremated remains of your loved one
- 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 Melbourne (03) 9933 4680 to make an appointment.
A member of our team can see you at one of our Salvation Army locations across greater Melbourne, in the comfort of your own home or at a location most convenient to you and your family
Megan Maxfield | Operations Manager, Melbourne/Mornington Peninsula
Megan has spent most of her career journeying with people through life’s challenging circumstances, with her previous role being a Chaplain within the Court & 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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Debbie G.
“I wish to send a big thank you to Megan and the staff at Salvos Funerals for the care and support in making a truly great send off for my brother. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Salvos Funerals to my family and friends. Thank you again.”
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Sean, Georgia & Rachel
“We were so grateful that we came across Salvos Funerals. The fact that we were able find an affordable and ethical establishment that would then utilise our proceedings to benefit the community at-large was, indeed, something that seemed, to us, the best way to say goodbye to our Mum.”
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Alexandra C.
“You transited strength to me when I was in such deep sorrow (the not knowing of what to do) where I needed to be carried for this process of such deep loss and unexpected stage in my life. A caring process for me which has helped with healing. Thank you.”
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Grace & Debbie
“Your kindness and care during this time will never be forgotten. We are so grateful to you and your team for taking care of our loved one and helping us say good bye. Thank 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. You can also review our catalogue and price list of coffins and caskets below:

Melbourne Pricing
- Personalised funeral and cremation
- Personalised funeral and burial
- Direct Cremation (with no funeral service)
- Direct Cremation with Viewing
- Direct Cremation with Witness
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Description
Notes
Price (incl. 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. $2,569 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) ideal for funeral service - see full range here
$745 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our care $295 Care facility storage no charge for first week Preparation at care facility $250 Certified Death Certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages $63 Cremation Based on crematorium & time of day $965 Doctors' cremation documents not normally applicable if Coroner involved $95 Hearse and driver $440 Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $242) TOTAL
Indicative cost $5,422
Additional Costs (if required)
Memorial books and recorded music
no charge - Cemetery/Chapel Hire Depending on location from... $395
Clergy/Celebrant Optional - average fee $350 At cost
Civil Celebrant From... $605
Visual tribute Photos to be supplied by family;
Music to be chosen by family;
Visual presentation for service put together by Salvos Funerals staff$150
Floral tribute Optional At cost
Order of service booklets Optional (bookmarks & postcards also available) At cost
Recording of service (+ livestream) This is for a professional recording with access to an edited version within 24 hours of the recording (with link provided). Free livestreaming offered is dependent on access to networks.
NB. Not required at crematorium chapel.
From….$550
Special Urn/Scattering Tube Various options from... $85
Additional Notes 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.
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Description
Notes
Price (incl. 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. $2,569 Coffin (Richmond model - standard size) ideal for funeral service - see full range here
$745 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our care $295 Care facility storage no charge for first week Preparation at care facility $250 Certified Death Certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages $63 Hearse and driver - $440 Interment / grave-digging prices start from $1,350 - Burial plot / grave prices vary significantly - There are a number of variables that affect the cemetery fees. These include which cemetery and section of the same has been chosen and whether the interment is above or below ground. Salvos Funerals can provide advice on the option.
See information below for further details.
Pre-paid administration fee (if applicable - $242)
TOTAL
excluding cemetery costs
Indicative cost
$4,362
Additional Costs (if required)
Memorial books and recorded music
no charge
- Cemetery/Chapel Hire
Depending on location from...
$395
Clergy/Celebrant
Optional - average fee $350
At cost
Civil Celebrant
From...
$605
Visual tribute
Photos to be supplied by family;
Music to be chosen by family;
Visual presentation for service put together by Salvos Funerals staff$150
Floral tribute
Optional
At cost
Order of service booklets
Optional (bookmarks & postcards also available)
At cost
Recording of service (+ livestream)
This is for a professional recording with access to an edited version within 24 hours of the recording (with link provided). Free livestreaming offered is dependent on access to networks.
NB. Not required at crematorium chapel.
From….$550
Additional Notes
Payment of cemetery fees
Interment (grave-digging) and burial plot are payable to the cemetery directly by the family.
Service venue fees
The service venue is usually included in a donation to the clergy if the service occurs at a church. If a service is held at a graveside, there is no charge for the venue. Cemetery chapels are charged at cost.
Above-ground burial fees
When interment is in a family crypt or mausoleum, there are additional charges for embalming, zinc liner and sealing. 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. Cemetery fees vary significantly.
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Description
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Price (incl. GST)
Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee $850 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our Care & Crematorium $405 Care facility storage No charge for first week Preparation for Cremation $100 Certified Death Certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages $63 Direct Cremation Coffin $187 Doctors' Cremation Documents $95 Cremation Based on crematorium & time of day $910 Special Urn/Scattering Tube (optional from $85) TOTAL
$2,610
Additional Notes
Viewing
If you would like to see your loved one before a direct cremation, we can arrange a small private gathering. Please see pricing for 'Direct Cremation with Viewing' for more details.
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Description
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Price (incl. GST)
Viewing: Provides you with the opportunity to spend time your loved one at our Family Care Centre (other locations available). Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee Subject to change (depending on location) $1,020 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our Care & Crematorium $405 Care facility storage No charge for first week Preparation at care facility $250 Certified Death Certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages $63 Direct Cremation Coffin (with lace for viewing)
subject to change - depending on location$243 Doctors' Cremation Documents not normally applicable if Coroner involved $95 Preparation for cremation $100 Cremation Based on crematorium & time of day $910 Viewing at Family Care Centre (Business Hours) $250 Special Urn/Scattering Tube (optional from $85) TOTAL
$3,336
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Description
Notes
Price (incl. GST)
Witness Cremation: Provides you with the opportunity to witness the cremation of your loved one at either Bunurong or Springvale cemetery (other cemetery options available). Our fees This covers the cost of operating Salvos Funerals and our contribution back to the work of The Salvation Army. Professional fee $1,020 Disbursements Charged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost Transfer into our Care & Crematorium $405 Care facility storage No charge for first week Certified Death Certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages $63 Direct Cremation Coffin $187 Doctors' Cremation Documents not normally applicable if Coroner involved $95 Preparation for cremation $100 Cremation Based on crematorium & time of day $1,025 Witness Cremation at Cemetery Bunurong or Springvale (other cemetery options available) $300 Special Urn/Scattering Tube (optional from $85) TOTAL
$3,195
