A Short Guide on Coffin Costs in Australia
A SHORT GUIDE ON COFFIN COSTS IN AUSTRALIA
Curious about the price tag on a final resting place? Wondering 'how much does a coffin cost?' is a bit like pondering the length of a piece of string – the answer varies based on customization and your chosen funeral director.
Curious about the price tag on a final resting place? Wondering 'how much does a coffin cost?' is a bit like pondering the length of a piece of string – the answer varies based on customization and your chosen funeral director.
How much does a coffin cost?
The price range for coffins spans from as low as $300 to a whopping $10,000 for an intricate, fully customized design. While coffins are generally more affordable than caskets, we'll refer to both as 'coffins' to keep it simple. Check out our article on the difference between coffins and caskets here.
The price range for coffins spans from as low as $300 to a whopping $10,000 for an intricate, fully customized design. While coffins are generally more affordable than caskets, we'll refer to both as 'coffins' to keep it simple. Check out our article on the difference between coffins and caskets here.
For those considering direct cremation:
A simple cardboard coffin, often priced between $300 and $800, is a common choice for an unattended farewell. Families desiring a personalized and decorated cardboard coffin for an attended ceremony should budget between $3,000 and $5,000.
A simple cardboard coffin, often priced between $300 and $800, is a common choice for an unattended farewell. Families desiring a personalized and decorated cardboard coffin for an attended ceremony should budget between $3,000 and $5,000.
To make funerals more accessible:
Funera Sydney includes an eco-friendly bioboard coffin – a type of 'cardboard coffin' – in our Funera funeral arrangements.
Funera Sydney includes an eco-friendly bioboard coffin – a type of 'cardboard coffin' – in our Funera funeral arrangements.
Factors influencing coffin costs:
The deceased person’s wishes
Display at the funeral/memorial
Affordability and budget
Religious or cultural requirements
Traditional vs modern preferences
Environmental impact
Open-casket viewing functionality
Colour, material, shape, or design specifications
COVID-19 has impacted various industries, causing material shortages and affecting transportation. The funeral sector is no exception, with international reports suggesting an increase in coffin and casket prices worldwide.
COVID-19 has impacted various industries, causing material shortages and affecting transportation. The funeral sector is no exception, with international reports suggesting an increase in coffin and casket prices worldwide.
Costs of Simple Coffins:
Funeral homes may offer different prices for their most economical coffin options. 'Cardboard coffins,' usually the most budget-friendly, typically range from $300 to $600. Despite the lower production cost, some funeral directors claim that cardboard coffins are pricier than pine coffins, highlighting the importance of shopping around and comparing prices.
Funeral homes may offer different prices for their most economical coffin options. 'Cardboard coffins,' usually the most budget-friendly, typically range from $300 to $600. Despite the lower production cost, some funeral directors claim that cardboard coffins are pricier than pine coffins, highlighting the importance of shopping around and comparing prices.
To receive a cremation quote from Funera Sydney, call (02) 9954 6655 or visit the Funera Sydney website here.