How much does a cremation or burial cost in Melbourne? How much does a full funeral cost in Melbourne with Picaluna?

Funeral Directors supporting the bereaved across Melbourne, including St Kilda, Craigieburn, Ringwood, Dandenong, Werribee, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Picaluna believes in 100% price transparency, so we do things a little differently to some funeral homes in Melbourne.  We see our role as being to assist and empower families to create meaningful and authentic farewells that are aligned with their values. We are completely transparent with our cremation costs in Melbourne, sourcing everything at wholesale price and applying a 35% Service fee to the wholesale cost of the funeral. Furthermore, we donate 5% of our profit to a charity of your choice.

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Direct Cremation

Transfer   $330.00

Transfer is the transferring of the deceased from the place of death to the crematorium. This price is for a weekday transfer; weekend rates apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Holding & Placement   $165.00

This is the fee for the mortuary stay, preparing the person for transfer to a coffin and a nameplate

Funeral Arranging   $528.00

Funeral arranging entails organising the transfer, meeting with the family to complete documentation, coordinating with external suppliers, registering the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, delivering the ashes back to the family.

Coffin   $191.50

Basic cardboard or MDF cremation coffin is a legal requirement in VIC.

Cremation Certificates   $99.50

The Medical Referee’s Cremation Permit

Death Certificate   $66.00

As issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages

Cremation Fee   $730.00

Paid to the crematorium for the cremation.

Sub-Total – $2,110.50

Picaluna Service Fee 35% – $738.68

Picaluna sources everything for you at wholesale rates, then applies a 35% Service Fee to the wholesale cost of the funeral.

Total including GST   $2,849.18

Prices & Information as at Oct 2024
(all prices are including GST)

If you’d like to know more, please get in contact.

 

Cremation with a Funeral Service

Prices & Information as at Aug 2024

All prices are including GST

All the prices in this document are just a guide. Your personalised funeral may have products and services that differ from those highlighted. Rates may vary, depending upon the respective suppliers used on the funeral. If you would like a more accurate quote for your circumstance, please get in touch with us.

A Cremation with a service, can either have the coffin present with the cremation taking place following the funeral service, or, the cremation can take place first, followed by a memorial service at a later date. With both options, the ashes are delivered to the family following the cremation taking place.

 

Transfer  $330.00

Transfer is the transferring of the deceased from the place of death to the mortuary. This price is for a weekday transfer; weekend rates apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Mortuary Care  $285.00

Mortuary care includes nightly storage up to 7 nights ($25 per night for any night over 7 nights’ stay) and preparation of the deceased starting from $275.00, and a coffin name plate at $10. The deceased’s stay at the mortuary can vary from one night, through to many weeks, depending upon the individual circumstance.

Funeral Arranging   $1,463.00

Funeral arranging entails organising the transfer, meeting with the family to complete documentation, coordinating with external suppliers, registering the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, conducting the funeral on the day, delivering the ashes back to the family.

Celebrant   $1,062.00

A professional celebrant is an integral part of the funeral process. They will meet the family, learn the story of the deceased, their life and loves; then craft a personalised funeral ceremony, delivered on the day. This typically takes 10-12 hours’ work. This helps the family and the community to honour and celebrate their person, mourn their death so they can heal and rejuvenate.

Coffin   $495.00

Price for a Richmond standard MDF coffin; prices vary depending on choice of make and model, starting from $176 for a Daisy Box, environmentally friendly cardboard coffin.

Hearse  $550.00

Your choice of a range of hearses from vintage Mercedes to modern models.

Cremation Certificates   $99.50

Medical Referee’s Cremation Permit.

Death Certificate   $68.53

As issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Funeral Service Venue cost   $550.00

This cost is the minimum one could expect to pay for a Service Venue. Service Venues can vary greatly, from a Surf Club, a Community Centre, a Park, a Family home, a place of worship, through to a Crematorium chapel.

Funeral Staff  $165.00

Funeral staff numbers on the day, vary depending on the needs of the venue, as well as forecast attendance. Price is for one staff member for 2 hours.

Cremation Fee  $785.00

Paid to the crematorium for the cremation.

Sub-Total – $5,853.03
Picaluna Service Fee 35% – $2,048.56

Picaluna sources everything for you at wholesale rates, then applies a 35% Service Fee to the wholesale cost of the funeral.

Total including GST – $7,901.59

Prices & Information as at Aug 2024
(all prices are including GST)

If you’d like to know more, please get in contact.

Important Considerations

Prices & Information as at Aug 2024
(all prices are including GST)

Burial Fee   From  $1,650.00

This cost is the minimum one could expect to pay for opening and closing of the grave. Often this is paid directly to the cemetery by the family.

Flowers  – Coffin Splash starting from $440

Can include a coffin splash, floral arrangements, single stem flowers, floral tributes such as wreaths etc.

Order of Service booklets – Typically $275 – $440

These can be black and white or colour, multiple pages.

Photo & Video Slideshow – From $330 to $650

Photo tribute slideshows and music are important parts of a funeral ceremony. Our professional Designers will curate all the photos, videos and music and build a beautiful presentation for playing on the day.

Live Webcasting  – $1,210 to $1,980

Professional live streaming creates a beautiful experience for family and friends to easily be part of such an important moment from afar. High-quality cameras and microphones discreetly capture all the important details using a variety of creative shots and angles. A recording of the funeral is available to watch later plus it can be downloaded and kept as a treasured tribute.

Newspaper Notices – From $175

Can be either a Funeral or Death notice, both digital and print. Can be submitted to newspapers of the family’s choice.

Religious Ceremony Clergy – Typically $330

In the instance of a religious ceremony, Clergy would replace the Celebrant.

 

Catering – Prices vary on a per-head basis.

Some venues have in-house caterers. For venues that don’t, Picaluna has a range of professional catering companies to choose from.

Burial Plot – From $5,500 to $35,000

Generally, the family deals directly with the cemetery when purchasing the burial plot.

Urns – From $66 to $1,100

Picaluna has a range of urn suppliers to choose from.

Viewing – From $350

This entails one night’s stay at the mortuary, basic preparation of the body, Viewing Room hire, and an additional transfer fee from the mortuary to the crematorium.

Cooling Bed Hire – $275 set up + $165/night

A refrigerated cooling plate to lay underneath the deceased, keeping them cool for a home vigil.

End of Life Doula – Hourly rate depending upon circumstances

End of Life Doula is a non-medical companion, who provides emotional, social and spiritual support to the dying, and to those around them. They help open up the conversation about death and loss and on a more practical level, they will provide company if/when the family needs to take breaks, or help set up a community support system.

What happens now?

It starts with a call

You can call our Picaluna team at any time to discuss your particular situation and start the funeral planning process.

(03) 9069 2634

Brought into our care

Acting with compassion, care and respect, we make all the arrangements to transfer the deceased person into our care.

We meet with you

Our funeral arranger meets with you to help and guide you in creating a funeral that is meaningful, personal and within your budget.

Everything is organised

We carefully organise and
professionally deliver a personalised funeral – one that’s totally aligned with your wishes and feels authentic to the memory of your loved one.

Frequently Asked Question

Q) How do I start?

To get started, you just have to call one of our experienced team in Melbourne on (03) 9069 2634. We take care of everything.

Q) How do I pay?

Following the arrangement meeting with one of our professional Arrangers, you will receive an invoice which is to be paid in full prior to the cremation taking place.

Q) When can I expect to receive the ashes?

Typically it takes three days following the cremation, before the ashes are available for our Arranger to organise a time to bring them to you.

Q) Is there a lot of paperwork required?

Our Arranger will enable the administration tasks involved in filling out the necessary forms and authorisations, to be made as simple as possible.  They will capture everything on their tablet, electronically.

About Us and Our Melbourne Funeral Directors

Since 2016, Picaluna has been changing funerals for the better. We know that by listening to and working with families and communities, we can create personal, compassionate, and affordable funerals. Our ethos goes beyond our work; we donate 5% of our profit to our charity partners.

Picaluna’s funeral directors and celebrants offer a wealth of experience and local expertise. As a contemporary funeral home, we pride ourselves on providing you with the right information and support to honour your loved one. We work alongside end-of-life consultants, death doulas, and palliative support workers to provide continuity of care when needed most.

Picaluna’s ethos is to think compassionately and creatively and plan meaningful and authentic funerals. We walk with families, sharing the care and understanding they need during difficult times.

Funerals can be whatever you want them to be, simple, traditional or alternative.

There are many ways to say goodbye, whether you want to have a home vigil, scatter ashes, hold a memorial service, or even have farewell on different dates. We help you choose the right venue: a meaningful location such as your church, community hall, winery, local club, function centre, or even home.