Cremation Services
At Inner West Funerals, we recognise that each farewell is as unique as the life it honours. We provide a variety of cremation options tailored to suit every preference and budget. Choose from our Direct Cremation with No Service, our Direct Cremation with a Memorial Service to celebrate life at a more reflective pace, or our Full-Service Ceremonies that can be held in any setting that holds special meaning.
Direct Cremation
No Service, No Attendance (NSNA)
Direct cremations have gained popularity for their simplicity and affordability. This option involves the dignified cremation of the deceased without any attendees, followed by the ashes being respectfully returned to the family. It's a choice that many find suitable for its minimalism and the personal space it provides for private mourning.
*IWF offers full-price transparency, empowering families to create meaningful farewells by sourcing everything at wholesale cost and applying a 40% service fee.
From $2648 (incl. GST)
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Transferring involves moving the deceased from the place of death to the crematorium. The listed price covers transfers on weekdays; additional charges apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
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Your Funeral Director arranges the transfer, meets with the family to complete paperwork, liaises with external suppliers, registers the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, and returns the ashes to the family.
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Basic cardboard or MDF cremation coffin is a legal requirement in NSW. This is the base option.
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Paid to the crematorium for the cremation.
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As issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.
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As of July 1, 2024, the NSW government has introduced a new levy for cremation.
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Includes the Cremation Risk Advice and the Medical Referee’s Cremation Permit.
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We offer full-price transparency, sourcing everything at wholesale cost and applying a 30% service fee.
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Scroll down for more information on other available services.
Direct Cremation
with Memorial Service
For those who wish to commemorate their loved one with a gathering, we offer the flexibility to pair a direct cremation with a memorial service held at a later date. This allows families to plan a personalised tribute that truly reflects the deceased’s life and legacy, without the immediate constraints of a full funeral service. This package combines affordability with the opportunity for a meaningful celebration, making it our most recommended option.
*IWF offers full-price transparency, empowering families to create meaningful farewells by sourcing everything at wholesale cost and applying a 40% service fee.
From $5365 (incl. GST)
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Transferring involves moving the deceased from the place of death to the crematorium. The listed price covers transfers on weekdays; additional charges apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
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Your funeral director will arrange the transfer, meet with the family to complete paperwork, coordinate with external suppliers, register the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, oversee the memorial service, and return the ashes to the family.
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Basic cardboard or MDF cremation coffin is a legal requirement in NSW. This is the base option.
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Paid to the crematorium for the cremation.
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As issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.
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As of July 1, 2024, the NSW government has introduced a new levy for cremation.
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Includes the Cremation Risk Advice and the Medical Referee’s Cremation Permit.
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A professional celebrant plays a key role in the funeral process. They meet with the family, learn about the deceased's life and loves, and create a personalised funeral ceremony, delivered on the day. This typically involves 10-12 hours of work, helping the family and community to honour and celebrate their loved one, mourn their loss, and begin the healing process.
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The number of funeral staff on the day varies based on the venue's needs and expected attendance. The price is for one staff member for 2 hours.
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We offer full-price transparency, sourcing everything at wholesale cost and applying a 30% service fee.
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Scroll down for more information on services, such as a viewing, an urn, flowers, order of service, eulogy writing, photo and video tribute, live-streaming, newspaper notices, venue hire and catering.
Full-Service Funeral
with Cremation Service
Choosing a cremation following a funeral service allows families to conduct a respectful and heartfelt ceremony with their loved one present. This traditional option can be held in diverse settings, from churches and crematorium chapels to personalised venues like community clubs. The service includes the dignified presence of the coffin, which can be facilitated by our professional hearse services, allowing family and friends to honour and reflect on the life and legacy of their loved one in a deeply personal manner.
*IWF offers full-price transparency, empowering families to create meaningful farewells by sourcing everything at wholesale cost and applying a 40% service fee.
From $8368 (incl. GST)
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This fee covers the transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the mortuary on weekdays. Additional charges apply for transfers on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
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Your funeral director coordinates the transfer, meets with the family to complete paperwork, liaises with external suppliers, registers the death with The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, conducts the funeral service, and returns the ashes to the family.
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Prices vary depending on choice of make and model, starting from $187 for a Daisy Box - an environmentally-friendly cardboard coffin.
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Mortuary care encompasses nightly storage at $60 per night, preparation of the deceased starting from $200, and a coffin name plate at $20. The duration of the deceased’s stay in the mortuary can range from one night to several weeks, depending on individual circumstances.
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Paid to the crematorium for the cremation.
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As issued by The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.
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As of July 1, 2024, the NSW government has introduced a new levy for cremation.
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Includes the Cremation Risk Advice and the Medical Referee’s Cremation Permit.
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A professional celebrant plays a key role in the funeral process. They meet with the family, learn about the deceased's life and loves, and create a personalised funeral ceremony, delivered on the day. This typically involves 10-12 hours of work, helping the family and community to honour and celebrate their loved one, mourn their loss, and begin the healing process. This is an optional service.
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Choose from a variety of hearses, ranging from vintage Mercedes to modern models.
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This is the minimum cost for a service venue. Venues can vary widely, including options such as a surf club, community centre, park, family home, place of worship, or a crematorium chapel.
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The number of funeral staff on the day varies based on the venue's needs and expected attendance. The price is for one staff member for 2 hours.
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We offer full-price transparency, sourcing everything at wholesale cost and applying a 40% service fee.
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Scroll down for more information on services, such as a viewing, an urn, flowers, order of service, eulogy writing, photo and video tribute, live-streaming, newspaper notices and catering.
Additional Services
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We can help you select from a wide range of urns.
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Includes 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.
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This is a general minimum cost for a service venue. Venues can vary widely, including options such as a surf club, community centre, park, family home, place of worship, or a cemetery or crematorium chapel.
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A simple sheath to be placed on top of the coffin, floral arrangements, or single-stem flowers generally start at $150. Coffin splashes and floral tributes, such as wreaths, tend to start at $440.
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Options include black and white or colour booklets with multiple pages, custom-designed to reflect the unique life and personality of the deceased. These booklets can feature photos, hymns, poems, and other personal touches to create a meaningful keepsake for attendees.
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Our professional designers create tribute slideshows with music, curating all photos, videos, and music into a beautiful presentation for the ceremony.
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Professional live streaming provides a high-quality experience for family and friends to participate remotely. It includes discreetly capturing important moments with high-quality cameras and microphones. A recording is available for later viewing and can be downloaded as a keepsake.
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Includes both funeral and death notices, available in digital and print formats. Notices can be submitted to newspapers of the family’s choice.
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For religious ceremonies, a member of the clergy will replace the celebrant.
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Prices vary based on a per-head basis. Some venues have in-house caterers, while IWF offers a range of professional catering companies for venues that don't.
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A home vigil allows families to keep their loved one at home, providing a peaceful, familiar setting for saying goodbye. This service includes a refrigerated cooling plate placed underneath the deceased, ensuring a respectful and serene environment for final moments together.
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An end-of-life doula provides non-medical emotional, social, and spiritual support to the dying and their loved ones. They facilitate conversations about death and loss, provide company when the family needs breaks, and help set up community support systems. Typically priced at an hourly rate, situation-dependent.