ANTON BROWN FUNERAL PRICE GUIDE AS AT 22nd April 2025
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All pricing includes GST. Please note that the below costs are subject to change and are just a guide as most are third-party charges.
To discuss further options please call (07) 3217 3088.
Our costs for a Burial Service would be as follows: (New Grave)- BCC
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Cemetery Fee- New Grave (BCC) | $5,530.00 |
| Chapel Hire (BCC) | $498.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate (One) | $70.00 |
| Approx. Total | $11,843.00 |
Our costs for a Burial Service would be as follows: (Re-Open Grave)- BCC
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Cemetery Fee- Re-Open Grave (BCC) | $3,170.00 |
| Chapel Hire (BCC) | $498.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate (One) | $70.00 |
| Approx. Total | $9,483.00 |
Our costs for a Cremation Service at Crematorium would be as follows: Invocare
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Cremation Fee including Chapel Hire (Invocare) | $1,255.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate | $70.00 |
| Approx. Total | $7,158.00 |
Our costs for a Cremation Service at Crematorium would be as follows: BCC
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Cremation Fee including Chapel Hire (BCC) | $1,253.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate | $70.00 |
| Approx. Total | $7,156.00 |
Our costs for a Church Service with Cremation would be as follows: Invocare
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Cremation Fee (Invocare) | $775.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Church Offering | $POA- Depending on Church |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate | $70.00 |
| Approx. Total | $6,678.00 |
Our costs for a Church Service with Cremation would be as follows: BCC
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Cremation Fee (BCC) | $755.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Church Offering | $POA- Depending on Church |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate | $70.00 |
| Approx. Total | $6,678.00 |
Our costs for a No Service No Attendance Cremation would be as follows:
| Our Service Fee | $1,702.00 |
| Cremation Fee- No Service | $775.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate | $70.00 |
| Total | $3,385.00 |
This service includes use of a Basic Chipboard Coffin and does not include a funeral service. Package Includes basic coffin and transport from Anton Brown Funerals to crematorium and care and preparation of the body prior to cremation.
REPATRIATION COSTS
| Our Service Fee | $4,995.00 |
| Coffin | $1,200.00 |
| Bio Seal and Embalming | $1,550.00 |
| Air Fare (approx.) | $3,200.00 |
| Package and Handling | $365.00 |
| Death Certificates x 3 | $210.00 |
| Documentation Stamping | $580.00 |
| Approx Total. | $12,100.00 |
This service includes use of a Teak Coffin and includes our Funeral Directors to arrange the body to be prepared and sent overseas. Package Includes Teak coffin, embalming and bio seal, cancellation of passports, appropriate documentation for transit, transport from Anton Brown Funerals to Airport and care and preparation of the body prior.
NO SERVICE NO ATTENDANCE BURIAL
| Our Service Fee | $2,695.00 |
| Cemetery Fee (BCC) | $5,530.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $750.00 |
| Death Certificate | $70.00 |
| Total | $9,045.00 |
RE-OPEN THE CEMETERY FEE IS $3,170.00
AND THE TOTAL IS $6,685.00
This service includes use of a Basic Chipboard Coffin and does not include a funeral service. Package Includes basic coffin and transport from Anton Brown Funerals to cemetery and care and preparation of the body prior to burial.
EXTRAS
| After Hours Transfer Fee | $450.00 |
| Public Holiday After Hours Fee | $500.00 |
| Saturday Service Fee | $2,200.00 |
| Catering | POA |
| Newspaper Notice (Approx.) | $550.00 |
| Flowers (Approx.) | $275.00 |
| Celebrant/Clergy (Approx.) | $605.00 |
| Catering Room Hire (BCC) | $174.00 |
| Livestreaming at Church Services (Approx.) | $660.00 |
| Order of Service Booklets/Cards | POA |
| Music/Slideshow (Approx.) | $295.00 |
| Coffin – Teak | $1,350.00 |
| Coffin – Sapele | $1,850.00 |
| Coffin – Rosewood | $2,100.00 |
| Coffin – White Pearl | $1,950.00 |
| Other Coffins | POA |
| Service Fee – Gold Coast/Tweed/Toowoomba | $5,500.00 |
| Extra Time for Directors (Incl wakes) | $350.00 Per Hour |
| Viewing (Per Hour) | $350.00 |
| Saturday Cremation/Cemetery Surcharge | $737.00 |
| Transfer/Travel After 50km Radius (2 Staff) | $350.00 |
| Embalming of Body (Approx.) | $880.00 |
| Safe Holding Fee for more than two weeks | $75 per day |
| Dressing Fee | $440 per hour |
All the above pricing includes GST.
Our Commitment to Transparent, Personalised Funeral Care
We understand that arranging a funeral can be a difficult and emotional time, and we are
committed to providing your family with compassionate, professional and personalised care
throughout the entire process.
Funeral costs can vary considerably depending on the choices made and the individual
requirements of each service. The costs outlined above are provided as a guide only and
may be subject to change. Some services involve third-party providers, including after-hours
transfers (between 4.30pm and 8.00am), livestreaming at churches and venues, booklets
and slideshows, celebrants and clergy, catering, embalming and floral arrangements.
At Anton Brown Funerals, we believe in complete transparency. We provide a detailed
breakdown of costs so you can make informed decisions and avoid unexpected or hidden
charges. There is never any pressure to select services or items you do not require. Our goal
is to help you create a meaningful and respectful funeral that reflects your wishes and
remains within your family’s budget.
We also understand the importance of continuity and personalised support. From the initial
arrangements through to the funeral service, the same Funeral Director will guide and
support you wherever possible. This ensures you have a familiar and trusted person
throughout the process who understands your family’s wishes and arrangements.
As a family-owned and operated Australian business, our compassionate team takes great
pride in supporting families with care, understanding and professionalism. We are honoured
to assist you in creating a funeral that respectfully celebrates the life of your loved one.
If you would like to discuss funeral arrangements or our pricing, please contact us on 3217
3088 or 3863 4000. Our offices are located in Woolloongabba and Aspley.
It would be our privilege to support you and your family during this difficult time.
*Our Service Fee includes the Following ($4,995.00):
- Transport of the body from place of death to Funeral Home within business hours
($350.00) - Transport of body from funeral home to service/crematorium/Cemetery/Church
($350.00) - Storage of Body in our mortuary ($250.00)
- Care and Preparation of body prior to service which includes View of Body if
applicable ($950.00) - Arrangement and conduct of funeral service ($850.00)
- Staff Wages, Superannuation, Penalty Rates, Insurance ($1,045.00)
- Vehicle Maintenance for Purpose Built- Funeral Vehicles, Including Petrol ($600.00)
- Administration and Office Usage ($600.00)
*Cremation Permit – Independent doctor issues certificate for Permission to Cremate
*Death Certificate – An official death certificate shows the full details of the death record
and is a recognised identity document that informs government agencies and financial
institutions that a person has passed away. The Death Registration Form is submitted on the
Day of the Funeral, and the QLD Government will then issue this and post out to address on
the Death Registration Form. (Usually within 10 Business Days)
*BCC – Brisbane City Cemeteries (See table Below)
*Invocare – Albany Creek, Mt Thompson, Allambe, Great Southern (See Table Below)
*Cremation – prices can differ depending on what crematorium you choose as each
crematorium has a different price list
*Burials – Prices can differ between which Cemetery you choose. This also depends on if you
require a new grave or a re-open grave.
*Clergy/Celebrants prices may differ depending on which Clergy/Celebrant you choose.
*Floral Tribute are based on a standard Casket Spray. You can do smaller or larger of your
liking.
*Newspaper Notices are based on Standard. You do not have to have a newspaper notice if
you do not want one. The more words/lines you have in the newspaper, the more expensive
it will be.
*Coffins – We base our service off a Teak Coffin. We have plenty to choose from if you wish
to go with another Coffin of your choice.
*Funerals on weekends and Public Holidays will be charged additional fees
*Order of Service Booklets/Slideshows are also extras which some families like to add
*Catering is available at most Crematoriums and Cemeteries.
Disclosures
Our mortuary is located at our Woolloongabba Office at 57 Balaclava Street. This Facility is operated by Anton Brown Funerals Pty Ltd.
The transport of the body prior to burial or cremation will be in a suitable vehicle owned by Anton Brown Funerals. The Body will be kept in our mortuary and will only be transported for the purposed of the Funeral Service as per the final agreement.
The following is a list of Crematoriums and Cemeteries that Anton Brown Funerals Directors most commonly use:
| Crematoria and Cemeteries | Owner |
|---|---|
| Albany Creek Memorial Park, Bridgeman Downs https://www.albanycreekcrem.com.au/ |
InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd |
| Allambe Memorial Park, Nerang https://www.allambe.com.au/ |
InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd |
| Centenary Memorial Gardens, Sumner https://cmgcc.com.au/ |
Centenary Memorial Gardens Pty Ltd |
| Eco Memorial Park, Staplyton https://www.ecomemorialpark.com.au/ |
Newhaven Funerals |
| Dayboro Cemetery, Dayboro https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Cemeteries/Dayboro |
Moreton Bay Regional Council |
| Great Northern Garden of Remembrance, Deception Bay https://www.gngor.com.au/ |
Alex Gow Pty Ltd |
| Great Southern Memorial Park, Carbrook https://www.greatsoutherncrem.com.au/ |
InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd |
| Hemmant Cemetery and Crematorium, Hemmant https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-andsafety/community-support/cemeteries/hemmant-cemetery-andcrematorium |
Brisbane City Council |
| Heritage Park Crematorium and Memorial Gardens https://www.heritageparkcrematorium.com.au/ |
Goodna Cemetery Trust |
| Mount Gravatt Cemetery and Crematorium, MacGregor https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-andsafety/community-support/cemeteries/mount-gravatt-cemeteryand-crematorium |
Brisbane City Council |
| Mt Thompson Memorial Park, Holland Park https://www.mtthompsoncrem.com.au/ |
InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd |
| Nudgee Cemetery and Crematorium, Nudgee http://www.nudgeecemetery.com.au/ |
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane |
| Nundah Cemetery, Northgate https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-andsafety/community-support/cemeteries/nundah-cemetery |
Brisbane City Council |
| Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium, Bridgeman Downs https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-andsafety/community-support/cemeteries/pinnaroo-cemetery-andcrematorium |
Brisbane City Council |
| Samford Cemetery https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Cemeteries/Samford |
Moreton Bay Regional Council |
| Toowong Cemetery https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-andsafety/community-support/cemeteries/toowong-cemetery |
Brisbane City Council |
| Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance https://www.toowoombacrem.com.au/ |
InvoCare Australia Pty Ltd |
All the above pricing includes GST.
Anton Brown Funerals are proud to be members of the Australian Funeral Directors Association https://afda.org.au/ as well as the National Funeral Directors Association https://nfda.com.au/. This associations have strict Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct and Good Practice which we must honour to continue our membership. Maintaining these memberships is an important way of continuing the trust the community have in our company.
NFDA Code of Ethics
- To promote funeral firms that are unified in their commitment to Australian Ethics and Values in funeral service
- To provide the highest standard of service at a reasonable and realistic cost
- To provide a high standard of facilities which are adequately equipped for all services provided
- To provide staff who are well trained and experienced in all aspects of the funeral profession
- To always be scrupulous in the confidentiality of client’s personal information
- To always be conscientious in our dealings with government authorities or industry related business
- To ensure that all advertising is genuinely informative, truthful and in good taste
- To be conversant with the laws of the land as they apply to the funeral industry
- To give a written, itemised estimate of costs when required by families at the time of taking instruction
- To always be scrupulous in the handling of pre-paid funerals and the associated funds entrusted to us
- To always make ourselves available to members of the community who seek our advice, expertise or assistance in matters relating to the funeral industry
- To always conduct ourselves in a professional manner befitting the funeral industry and to ensure that the our conduct does not bring the funeral industry into disrepute
- To respect our fellow NFDA members and support them through responsible business practices
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- Funeral Directors shall provide funeral services to families without regard to religion, race, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability or cause of death.
- Funeral Directors shall comply with all applicable Federal or State Laws or regulations relating to the prearrangement and prepayment of funeral services or merchandise.
- Funeral Directors shall understand and comply with all applicable Federal and/or State legislation regarding the legal right to enact funerals and the release of deceased.
- Funeral Directors shall not sell any funeral merchandise that has previously been sold.
- Funeral Directors shall not rent any coffin or casket without consent of the client.
- Funeral Directors shall protect confidential information pertaining to the deceased or the family of the deceased from disclosure.
- Funeral Directors shall carry out all aspects of the funeral service in a competent and respectful manner.
- Funeral Directors shall properly account for and remit any monies, documents, or personal property that belongs to others that comes into the Funeral Directors possession.
- Funeral Directors shall not engage in any unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud or harm the families they serve in the course of providing professional services.
CARE OF THE DECEASED
Ethical Principle:
Funeral Directors have an ethical obligation to care for each deceased person with the
highest respect and dignity, and to transport, prepare and shelter the remains in a
professional, caring and secure manner.
OBLIGATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
Ethical Principle:
Funeral Directors have an ethical obligation to the public to offer their services and to operate their businesses in accordance with the highest principles of honesty, fair dealing, and professionalism.
OBLIGATIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT
Ethical Principle:
Funeral Directors have an ethical obligation to maintain strict compliance with the letter and spirit of all governmental laws and regulations that impact the funeral consumer, the funeral profession, and the public health.
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- Funeral Directors shall not knowingly make or file false records or reports in the practice of funeral service.
- Funeral Directors shall comply with all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations governing or impacting the practice of funeral service.
- Funeral Directors shall comply with all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations that were enacted to protect consumers.
- Funeral Directors shall comply with all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations that were enacted to protect the environment