ANTON BROWN FUNERAL PRICE GUIDE AS AT 1st July 2024
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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.
Burial - New Grave (BCC)
| Our Service Fee | $4,895.00 |
| Cemetery Fee- New Grave (BCC) | $6,300.00 |
| Chapel Hire (BCC) | $474.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate (One) | $65.00 |
| Approx. Total | $12,294.00 |
Burial - Re-Open Grave (BCC)
| Our Service Fee | $4,895.00 |
| Cemetery Fee- Re-Open Grave (BCC) | $3,019.00 |
| Chapel Hire (BCC) | $474.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate (One) | $65.00 |
| Approx. Total | $9,013.00 |
Cremation Service at Crematorium (Invocare)
| Our Service Fee | $4,895.00 |
| Cremation Fee including Chapel Hire (Invocare) | $1,211.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate | $65.00 |
| Approx. Total | $6,807.00 |
Cremation Service at Crematorium (BCC)
| Our Service Fee | $4,895.00 |
| Cremation Fee including Chapel Hire (BCC) | $1,193.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate | $65.00 |
| Approx. Total | $6,801.00 |
Church Service with Cremation (Invocare)
| Our Service Fee | $4,895.00 |
| Cremation Fee (Invocare) | $754.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Church Offering | $POA- Depending on Church |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate | $65.00 |
| Approx. Total | $6,334.00 |
Church Service with Cremation (BCC)
| Our Service Fee | $4,895.00 |
| Cremation Fee (BCC) | $719.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Church Offering | $POA- Depending on Church |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate | $65.00 |
| Approx. Total | $6,327.00 |
No Service No Attendance Cremation
| Our Service Fee | $1,528.00 |
| Cremation Fee- No Service | $754.00 |
| Cremation Permit | $88.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate | $65.00 |
| Total | $2,995.00 |
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 | $4,895.00 |
| Coffin | $990.00 |
| Bio Seal and Embalming | $1,150.00 |
| Air Fare (approx.) | $3,200.00 |
| Package and Handling | $365.00 |
| Death Certificates x 3 | $195.00 |
| Approx Total. | $10,795.00 |
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 | $2,165.00 |
| Cemetery Fee (BCC) | $6,300.00 |
| Coffin- Essential Care | $560.00 |
| Death Certificate | $65.00 |
| Total | $9,090.00 |
RE-OPEN THE CEMETERY FEE IS $3,019.00
AND THE TOTAL IS $5,809.00
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 | $440.00 |
| Public Holiday After Hours Fee | $450.00 |
| Saturday Service Fee | $1,900.00 |
| Catering | POA (Australian Catering Services) |
| Newspaper Notice (Approx.) | $550.00 |
| Flowers (Approx.) | $250.00 |
| Celebrant/Clergy (Approx.) | $495.00 |
| Catering Room Hire (BCC) | $166.00 |
| Catering Room Hire (Invocare)- Albany Creek | $220.00 |
| Catering Room Hire (Invocare)- Mt Thompson | $453.00 |
| Friday Cremation and Chapel at Innvocare | $1,352.00 |
| Saturday Cremation and Chapel at Invocare | $2,072.00 |
| Livestreaming at Church Services (Approx.) | $660.00 |
| Order of Service Booklets/Cards | POA |
| Music/Slideshow (Approx.) | $295.00 |
| Coffin- Teak | $1,100.00 |
| Coffin- Sapele | $1,590.00 |
| Coffin- Rosewood | $1,875.00 |
| Coffin- White Pearl | $1,625.00 |
| Other Coffins | POA |
| Service Fee- Gold Coast/Tweed/Toowoomba | $5,145.00 |
| Extra Time for Directors (Incl wakes) | $250.00 Per Hour |
| Viewing (Per Hour) | $250.00 |
| Saturday Cremation/Cemetery Surcharge | $702.00 |
| Transfer/Travel After 50km Radius (2 Staff) | $350.00 |
| Embalming of Body | $700.00 |
All the above pricing includes GST.
Please note that the above costs are subject to change and are just a guide as most are Third party charges as we do engage in Third Party contracts for After Hours Transfer (Between 4.30pm-8am) as well as Livestreaming events at Church’s, Booklets/Slideshows/Celebrants and Clergies, Catering, Embalming and Flowers.
The cost of a funeral can vary a lot and depends largely on the choices you make when arranging a funeral for the person who has passed away.
At Anton Brown Funerals we believe and adhere to absolute transparency when you plan a funeral with us, each item is detailed with the price, and to ensure that there are no hidden costs.
We believe that you should have the funeral you want without being pressured into items that you do not need or want and allows you to make choices based on an informed decision.
Our aim is to provide you with a respectful and stress-free funeral experience, within your family’s price guide. If you would like to plan or speak to us regarding our cost, please call us on 3217 3088 or 3863 4000. Anton Brown Funerals has our offices in Woolloongabba and Aspley.
FEE INCLUSIONS
*Our Service Fee includes the Following ($4,895.00):
- 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 ($750.00)
- 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.