There are many elements to a funeral service and costs will vary depending on the type of service and the selections you make. We have detailed some of things that influence cost.
- Whether the funeral involves cremation or burial.
- If it is a burial whether the grave has been pre purchased.
- Sometimes additional travel is required.
- The choice of coffin in terms of materials used and the extent of workmanship.
- The extent of professional mortuary care required or requested.
- The style of floral tribute required.
- The content and selection of newspapers required for death and funeral notices.
- Offerings and charges made by Clergy, Celebrants, Musicians etc.
- Catering requirements for a post funeral gathering.
- The quality of Funeral Director’s facilities, including hearses, vehicles, mortuary, chapel and viewing facilities.
- The provision of additional personnel to manage extraordinary needs, such as very large gatherings.
- Services held on a weekend or public holiday.