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Basic Funeral and Cremation

Available in Sydney and the Central Coast to Newcastle region.
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A meaningful farewell,
thoughtfully simplified.

A packaged funeral service with set inclusions and selected options to personalise the farewell.

Come together

Gather with family and friends to say goodbye.

Clear and Simple

Set inclusions help make arrangements easier.

Personal Touches

Chose from optional extras or make it your own.

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A simple and affordable option for your loved one.

For families who want more than a direct cremation, but don’t need a fully personalised funeral, Basic Funeral and Cremation offers a simple, more affordable way to come together, remember and say goodbye.

 

The service is held at one of our designated locations and includes a set range of essentials, with selected options available to personalise the farewell.

 

Our team can guide you through what’s included and the optional extras available.

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Service Options

A packaged service with set inclusions and room for personal touches.

Basic Funeral and Cremation is a simple service, thoughtfully arranged for your loved one.

Explore the service, inclusions and optional extras available:

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Chapel Funeral Service

The funeral service is held at Smeaton Grange or Tuggerah, providing a welcoming space for a small gathering of family and friends before the cremation.

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Simple Funeral Format

The service is designed to be simple and informal, with the option to have a clergy member, minister or civil celebrant lead the service if you choose. Additional costs may apply.

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Coffin Included

A coffin is included as part of the package, helping to keep the service simple and cost-effective.

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Optional Extras Available

If you would like to include flowers, order of service booklets, a cremation urn or other available personal touches, these can be arranged at an additional cost.

After the cremation

You can choose to collect your loved one’s ashes, have them posted by registered mail, or select a scattering tube.

For the latest pricing and available options in your area, please view the Sydney or Central Coast to Newcastle location page.

There for us at very short notice

I wanted to say thank you again and express my gratitude towards your professionalism and supportive approach in organising at very short notice for my late mother. My family are very grateful for your patience, understanding and appreciate how you have handled yourself in such a professional manner. We are absolutely pleased with the service and cannot thank Salvos Funerals enough. We will be singing songs of praise for Salvos Funerals, as always.
Anita (Sydney, NSW)

Frequently asked questions

A little guidance for some of the questions you may have.

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