Funeral Prices for all Budgets

What Does an Average Funeral Cost?

It is common to hear that families are still paying upwards of $10,000 and more for basic funerals. Given that we are independently family owned and operated, this cost certainly does not align with Silver Dove Funerals philosophy of care.

We have created unique, personalised services, products, and funeral packages through innovative sourcing, constantly researching new ways to keep costs to a minimum whilst maintaining the highest quality of care for your loved one.

Funeral Quotes

When we assist you to plan a funeral, we provide a written quote that specifically matches your needs. Planning your budget is then made easy.
There are items in a funeral that will be fixed and others that are variable. The cost of these items may vary significantly between companies and the type of service you wish for. For example, fixed items include:

• Filing of any other necessary paperwork
• Coordinating and arranging the service with the chosen cemetery or crematorium
• Coordinating with the chosen celebrant
• Organising catering, flowers, musicians, and any third-party services
• Placing funeral notices in various newspapers as required
• Liaising with all necessary authorities on your behalf

These items are typically required and are combined into one, called the “Professional Fee”. Professional fees vary between Directors and will depend on the items they have included or excluded. At Silver Dove Funerals, our professional fee for a full service is $3,400. This includes ALL of the items listed above.
Please note: For a cremation where there is no funeral service held, our professional fee due to the reduction of the fixed items, is dramatically reduced. Please call us for the details.

Variable Items Include:

• Floral Arrangements – A wide choice of size, style, colours and blooms ranging from $80 to $390
• Orders Of Service – We provide an in-house design and print service to incorporate important photos, poetry or perhaps a tribute backed by a personal theme that is complimentary to you. The cost of each finished item is between $3 and $5 each. 
• Memorial Books – A beautiful bound signing book in white, graphite & burgundy printed with the details of your loved one. $65 – $90 each.
• Newspaper Death Notices – Ranging from $350 to $650
• Celebrant / Clergy / Officiant – Ranges between $380 – $500

Complimentary Items:

We have made the items listed below complimentary with all funerals at Silver Dove:

• DVD and Photo tributes – We supply the visual equipment where necessary
• Compilation of Music and Photo Tribute
• Death Notice – Silver Dove Funerals Website
• Viewing – full-service funerals only
• Service music and hymns copy
• Live streaming where available

When comparing prices, it can be confusing because every company has their way of quoting and pricing on funerals, but it is always best to make an itemised list for what is a fixed cost and what can vary so you can stay in control of your budget.

As one of the few remaining family-operated companies left, we know that it’s essential to keep costs low whilst still providing a high level of service. At Silver Dove, we always assist you by working through each item to ensure you keep within your budget and meet your wishes.

Funeral Packages

We are often asked by families if there are standard funeral packages to choose from that already have all the essentials included. The simple answer is ‘yes we do‘.  Standard funeral packages can be a suitable option for families who have difficulty dealing with grief and/or would like to simplify the choices. Standard funeral packages also suit interstate or overseas families for the same reasons.

A Funeral package is an all-inclusive service with options based on whether it will be a cremation or burial and whether guests will attend the service or not. Of course, you still have choices within your chosen package from the list of options. A standard funeral package can make things convenient and simple.

Below is a guide to four packages that you can select from: (Variations can be tailored to wishes).