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Canberra and region

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.

Send Enquiry Call us - (02) 5119 3677

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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

We offer a simple and affordable direct cremation in Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan for $2,545. A memorial service can also be held afterwards, without the need for a funeral.

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.

Arrange online

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.

  • 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.”

Marc Allison, co-founder of Salvos Funerals

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 Beckett, Salvos Funerals Representative

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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.

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Canberra and Region 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 and conducting the direct cremation and delivery in person of the ashes to Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan.$1,072
    Required third party costsCharged at cost or a reasonable estimate of cost
    Transfer into our careAdditional $175 for public holidays.
    Additional charges apply for regional areas    		$555
    Certified death certificateFrom Births, Deaths and Marriages$68
    Direct cremation coffin$150
    Doctors cremation documentsNot normally applicable when the Coroner is involved$110
    Direct cremation in SydneyA cremation in Sydney is much less than Canberra.$535
    Returning of ashesVia 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)
    TOTALIndicative cost$2,545
    Additional options and costs (if required)
    Direct cremation at Norwood Park CrematoriumTotal 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 CrematoriumTotal 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 urnOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from$112
    Basic preparationApplicable 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 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).$1,980
    Coffin (Richmond model - standard size)Ideal for funeral service - see full range here.$895
    Memorial books and recorded musicNo charge
    Required third party costsCharged 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 facilityLivestream is as an optional extra for $75.$215
    Certified Death CertificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$68
    Doctors' cremation documentsNot normally applicable when the Coroner is involved.$110
    Crematorium chapel hire and cremationLivestream is as an optional extra for $75.$1,575
    Early delivery and coffin in placeAt Norwood Park chapel (see Additional notes below)$495
    Pre-paid administration fee(if applicable - $275)
    TOTALIndicative cost, excluding other costs that may be required as per below$6,113
    Other costs (if required)
    Clergy, civil celebrant or Salvos OfficerOptional - average fee:$400
    Church or location hireDonation may be requiredAt cost
    Hearse and driverRequired for service at a church or other location.$990
    Floral tributeFrom$330
    Order of service bookletsFrom$325
    Visual/Photo tributeFamily to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service$150
    Special Urn/Scattering TubeOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $112$112
    Decanting ashes into urnConsult with Norwood Park
    Last updated: 14/03/2024

  • Funeral At Other Location & 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 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 musicNo charge
    Required third party costsCharged 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 facilityIn most circumstances, this cost is sufficient$215
    Certified Death CertificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$68
    Doctors' cremation documentsNot normally applicable when the Coroner is involved.$110
    Hearse and driverRequired for service at a church or other location.$990
    Unattended cremation in SydneyWith ashes delivered in person to Canberra, Goulburn or Queanbeyan or collected by family in Sydney$535
    Postage of ashes from Sydney CrematoriumVia Registered Post, with tracking and a required signature.
    Ashes can then be personally delivered, at no additional cost.    		$55
    Pre-paid administration feeexcluding cemetery fees, starts from
    TOTAL$5,623
    Other costs (if required)
    Unattended cremation at Norwood ParkIn place of $535 cremation fee above.$1,120
    Unattended cremation at Gungahlin CrematoriumIn place of $535 cremation fee above.$1,114
    Chapel and cremation in CanberraAt Norwood Park Crematorium, following service at other location. In place of $535 cremation fee above.$1,575
    Clergy, Civil Celebrant or Salvos OfficerAverage fee$400
    Church or location hireDonation may be requiredAt cost
    Additional staffTo assist in carrying coffin or for a larger funeral, per person cost for out-of-area staff member$600
    Floral tributeFrom$330
    Order of service bookletsFrom$325
    Visual/Photo tributeFamily to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service$150
    Special UrnOver 1,000 options, such as a scattering tube from $112$112
    Decanting ashes into urnNo 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 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 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 musicNo charge
    Required third party costsCharged 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 facilityIn most circumstances, this cost is sufficient$215
    Certified Death CertificateFrom Births Deaths and Marriages$68
    Cemetery feesDepends 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)
    TOTALIndicative cost, excluding cemetery fees and the other costs that may be required as per below$4,923
    Other costs (if required)
    Additional staffTo assist in carrying coffin or for a larger funeral, per person cost for out-of-area staff member$600
    Clergy, civil celebrant or Salvos OfficerAverage fee:$400
    Church or location hireDonation may be requiredAt cost
    Norwood Park chapel hirePrior to a burial at Gungahlin Cemetery or other cemetery$630
    Floral tributeFrom$330
    Order of service bookletsFrom$325
    Visual/Photo tributeFamily to supply photos and choose music and Salvos Funerals to put together visual tribute for the service$150
    Last updated: 14/03/2024