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Pricing Estimator

The Gold Cost Funeral Director Co.

Price Estimator

Below is our standard pricing estimation guide.  This is based on the suppliers we use.

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If something is not required, then we simply take it out! Or if there is something you want added, we can simply add it in!  Please see down the bottom for additional items and costings.

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Like most independents, some of our services we use are outsourced, as this keeps our cost down to a minimum, which can save you thousands of dollars. See below.

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Prices are valid until 30th December 2026

Pricing Estimate

CREMATIONS
- *Cremation and Chapel prices may vary by location -

Direct Cremation Only 
No Service, Attendance or Viewings

   
$300     Transfer into our care (M-F)
$65       Death Certificate Application
$150     Cremation Coffin
$270     Cremation Permits
$565     Cremation
$1,000  Company Service Fee
$41       Govt Tax for Cremation

 

$2,391    Sub Total
$239       GST
$2,630    Total


Additional elements:
$150     After Hours Transfers M-F
$250     After Hours Transfer Weekends

Cremation with a Service - Single Location
Service at Church/Chapel prior to Cremation    

 

$300     Transfer into our care (M-F)
$489     Mortuary Care and Dressing
$65       Death Certificate Application
$470     Coffin - High Gloss
$270     Cremation Permits
$595     Hearse
$565     Cremation
$800     Celebrant / Clergy
$750     Venue Allowance
$350     Booklets x 50
$400     Flowers
$540     Staff
$3,000  Company Service Fee
$41        Govt Tax for Cremation
   
$8,635     Sub Total
$864     GST
$9,499     Total


Additional elements: 
$150     After Hours Transfers M-F
$250     After Hours Transfer Weekends
$950     Live-streaming

Cremation with a Service - Dual Location
Service at Church/Chapel prior to Cremation  

 

​$300     Transfer into our care (M-F)
$489     Mortuary Care and Dressing
$65       Death Certificate Application
$470     Coffin - High Gloss
$270     Cremation Permits
$650     Hearse
$750     Chapel Allowance
$565     Cremation
$800     Clergy/Celebrant
$350     Booklets x 50
$400     Flowers
$540     Staff
$4,000  Company Service Fee
$41       Govt Tax for Cremation
   
$9,690       Sub Total
$969.00     GST
$10,659     Total

 

Additional elements:
$150     After Hours Transfers M-F
$250     After Hours Transfer Weekends
$1,250     Live-streaming

BURIALS
The below prices do not include the cost of the plot, opening and closing
or any other cost associated with a burial site.

Direct Burial Only
No Service, Attendance or Viewings    

 

$300     Transfer into our care (M-F)
$295     Mortuary Care and Dressing
$65       Death Certificate Application
$470     Coffin - High Gloss
$668     Transfer to Grave site
$540     Staff x 3
$2,050  Company Service Fee
$156     Govt Burial Tax

 

$4,544  Sub Total
$454     GST
$4,998  Total


Additional elements: 
$150     After Hours Transfers M-F
$250     After Hours Transfer Weekends
$TBC    Opening and Closing of Grave
$TBC    Cost of Plot
$150     Gravemarker

Burial with a Service - Single Location
Service at Cemetery Chapel prior to Burial    

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$300     Transfer into our care (M-F)
$489     Mortuary Care and Dressing
$65       Death Certificate
$470     Coffin
$595     Hearse
$540     Staff x 3
$400     Flowers
$800     Clergy/Celebrant
$750     Chapel Allowance
$350     Booklets x 50
$3,000  Company Service Fee
$156     Govt Burial Tax
   
$7,915     Sub Total
$792        GST
$8,707     Total


Additional elements:
$150     After Hours Transfers M-F
$250     After Hours Transfer Weekends
$950     Live-streaming 
$TBC    Opening and Closing of Grave
$TBC    Cost of Plot
$150     Gravemarker

Dual Service at Church/Venue prior to Burial
Service at Church/Venue prior to Burial


$300     Transfer into our care (M-F)
$489     Mortuary Care and Dressing
$65       Death Certificate Application
$470     Coffin
$650     Hearse
$720     Staff x 3
$400     Flowers
$800     Clergy/Celebrant
$750     Chapel Allowance
$350     Booklets x 50
$4,000  Company Service Fee
$156     Govt Burial Tax
   
$9,150     Sub Total
$915        GST
$10,065   Total


Additional elements: 
$150      After Hours Transfers M-F
$250      After Hours Transfer Weekends
$1,250   Live-streaming
$Varies  Opening and Closing of Grave
$Varies  Cost of Plot
$150      Gravemarker

If your love one is coming into our care from a hospital, nursing home or your home, between Monday and Friday 9am - 5pm, then the prices above are a cost estimate.  If they are coming from the coroners, then the cremation permit cost are removed. 

We will return the ashes to you when you are ready, or deliver them to the place of internment with the relevant paperwork.   Burial prices do not include the plot or internment fees for the cemetery.

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A 'Direct Cremation' and 'Direct Burial' is where there is no service, no attendance, no viewing.

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Other Items you may wish to add on:

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Live-streaming - from $1,200

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Order of Services - we quote on 50 copies, but additional copies can be obtained.

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Musicians - from $800 (singers, guitarist, quartet, bagpiper)

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Slideshow Production and AV Hire - from $850

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Slideshow Production Only - from $350

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AV Hire Only - from $650

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Mourning Car Transfer - from $250 one way

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Individual Flowers for guest - from $5 each

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Transfer out of care - $1,250

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Prices are subject to GST

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Definitions of the above pricing:

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Transfer into care - Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm from hospital or coroners.  Additional charges will occur when it is from a nursing home and/or from home.

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Mortuary Care & Prep - max 5 days and basic preparation

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Cremation Certificates - 1 x Cremation Risk may need to be obtained.

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Coffin Range - Richmond Standard Size Range Click Here

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Cremations pricing will vary from each location if you choose an alternative location 

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Venue prices are used as a guide only, and will vary based on location

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