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Funeral Costs and Options

The cost of a funeral will essentially reflect the personal, cultural and financial needs of your family, and the choices you make.

Burnett Regional Funeral Services has a flexible pricing structure, which allows families to choose from a range of services and options.

Our Funeral Directors will provide you with an itemised fee proposal, outlining all of the services and costs involved with the funeral that best reflects the life of your loved one and your family’s needs.

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There are generally four main costs associated with a funeral:

Professional Service Fee

Our Professional Service Fee incorporates all of the tasks and services involved in arranging, planning and conducting the funeral, including:

Guidance, expertise and care from a team of experienced, professionally trained staff (available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
Provision of hearse and mourning car (if required).
Placement of death and funeral notices in the newspaper/s and on our website/Facebook.
Making arrangements with the cemetery/crematorium.
Liaising with clergy or a civil celebrant.
Liaising with the florist, caterer, musician and other service providers.
Provision of all necessary staff and hearse on the day of the funeral.
Photo presentations to be played at the service.
Lodgment of all paperwork with Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Burnett Regional Funeral Services offers a variety of service options, all of which allow you and your family to tailor them to reflect your individual, personal, cultural and religious requirements. Simply ask for full details and prices.

Fred and Shirley Hampson, owners of Burnett Regional Funeral Services

Bodhi Ashcroft mortuary attendant at Burnett Regional Funeral Services

Tina Ung, Funeral director's attendant at Burnett Regional Funeral Services

Peta, staff member at Burnett Regional Funeral Services

Coffin

The price of a coffin depends entirely on the construction/type, quality, finish and style that is chosen. Please ask our staff to view our range of coffins.

Cemetery Charges

These charges are set by the individual cemeteries and do not vary between funeral companies.

Cremation Fees

Burnett Regional Funeral Services do not have their own crematorium, therefore, have working relationships with a number of crematoriums who allow us to use their facilities for a fee. Please ask our funeral director for further information.

Other Fees

There are generally a range of other services and fees, which are entirely optional, such as:

Newspaper notices
Orders of Service Booklets
Floral tributes
Clergy/celebrant fee

Transfer fees
Mortuary care fees
Cremation Urns (if required)

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Funeral Cost Information

The information below is intended to provide you with an approximate price guide to a range of service combinations that are frequently chosen.

We currently offer four packages: Direct Cremation or Burial; Bronze Package; Silver Package; Gold Package. For details as to what is included in each package, please refer to the PDF. The costs included are those costs that are exclusively to us and therefore, under our control. There are of course, additional costs that may be incurred if clients choose those options. These costs are usually third-party costs, of which, are out of our control.

Our mortuary and office premises are located at 43 Dalgangal Road, Gayndah Qld 4625. This facility is owned by Fred and Shirley Hampson who trade under their company name: Jenlesley Pty Ltd (trading as Burnett Regional Funeral Services or Childers Woodgate Funeral Services.) When a cremation service is requested, we work in conjunction with other facilities as requested.

Transportation of your loved one for burial or cremation will be in a suitable vehicle owned by our company. Your loved one will be kept in our mortuary and will only be transported for the purposes of the funeral service as per the final agreement.

Funeral services frees and charges

A copy of our funeral service fees and charges can be downloaded here – Fees and Charges

The professional care of the deceased;

The administration, preparation and conducting of a funeral, requiring a minimum staff involvement of 30 hours;

The provision and maintenance of a specialty vehicles i.e. hearse and mortuary transfer vehicle;

The provision and maintenance of appropriate premises and equipment;

Compliance with current workplace health and safety requirements;
An approportionate amount towards the ongoing training and development of our staff, electricity, rates and taxes, insurances, workers compensation, compulsory superannuation.

Transfer of your loved one into our care at any hour of any day (travel within 300 km) using our fully equipped transfer vehicle.
Transfer of your loved one from our facility to the location of the service using a well maintained hearse.
Transfer of your loved one from the place of service to the cemetery / crematorium using a well maintained hearse.
If the location of either place of service and/or burial/cremation is in excess of 300 km, additional mileage will be incurred.
If the transfer of your loved one into our care is further away than 300 km, the services of a funeral transfer company will be employed.

Non-attended service for the deceased at the place of cremation.

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death into our care;

Transfer of the deceased to place of cremation.

Professional care of the deceased;

Administration and registration of the death;

Provision and maintenance of a specialty vehicle i.e. mortuary transfer vehicle;

Management of the cremation process including containerisation of cremated remains for collection.

Non-attended service for the deceased.
Transfer of the deceased from the place of death into our care;
Transfer of the deceased to place of burial.
Professional care of the deceased;
Administration and registration of the death;
Provision and maintenance of a specialty vehicle, ie. Mortuary transfer vehicle;
Management of the burial process.

All prices are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST).

We will issue an account within two days of an arrangement.

A deposit of 50% of the estimated cost will be required before the day of the funeral (unless other arrangements are made).

Your account is due and payable no later than 7 days from the date of the funeral service.

If paying by credit card, there will be a 1.8% plus 25 cents surcharge. Please advise our staff if paying by credit card.

We manage our accounts in a professional manner. We reserve the right to refer unpaid accounts to the Australian Creditors Association. Please note that reasonable collection charges will be added to the unpaid account.

Any account outstanding over 30 days (unless prior arrangements have been made) will incur a 10% interest charged monthly. The estimated price provided to you in the Funeral Agreement has been given in good faith but is not binding on us. Our price will be the Total Price plus any additional charges incurred by us in providing the services outlined in the Funeral Agreement.

Coffins

Burnett Regional Funeral Services is able to offer assistance with choosing coffins to suit your requirements.

Ashton Manufacturing

Our primary source of coffins come from Ashton Manufacturing who offer a world-class product range consisting of premium quality caskets that are handcrafted from the finest solid timbers and precious metals, through to contemporary, personalised coffins, and traditional designs, together with economical and sustainable choices.

View the Ashton Product Catalogue here

Environmental Considerations

Men of Tree Program

Planting a tree as a memorial is a beautiful and sustainable way to honour the memory of a loved one.

Burnett Regional Funeral Services involvement in the Memorial Tree Program is part of our commitment to environmental stewardship.

Families who choose a coffin from the Memorial Tree range receive added value in the form of a living legacy and personalised certificates.

Natural Timber Eco Range

Timber in this range is sourced from sustainably managed forests in New Zealand.

Their simple, modern designs are eco-friendly coffins, using natural oils and neutral-toned fabric drapery.

Hand Painted Coffins

Another specialty of Burnett Regional Funeral Services is offering you the opportunity to have your coffin hand painted by a local artist from Gayndah. This is a unique way of personalising your coffin to reflect the person that you are. Please feel free to browse a selection of coffins already designed and used.

Expressions Coffins

Expressions Coffins are a refined rectangular shape with sophisticated design features. They offer customisation options for a truly personalised tribute to your loved one.

Personalisation: Each handmade casket can be personalised with special photos, imagery, names, dates, or selected verses. You can work directly with one of our Graphic Designers to create a custom design that reflects your loved one’s personality and interests.
3D Proofs: Before finalising the design, you’ll receive a 3D proof for your approval. You can request revisions until the design is perfect.
Matching Ashes Urns & Wall Pictures: You can also request proofs for matching ashes urns and ready-to-hang wall pictures to complement the casket design.
Meaningful Tribute: Choosing an Expression Coffin allows you to create a lasting tribute that celebrates your loved one’s life. The casket will be prominently displayed at the venue, serving as a meaningful reminder of the impact they had on others.
Ordering: Contact us to order your Expression Coffin today and create a special tribute for your loved one.

Products and addons

View the range of products below that we are able to offer.

Memorial Books

Many people like to honour their loved ones and keep a record of those who attended the funeral through a memorial book. These can be a simple signing book, to a fully customised keepsake to include not only the names and messages of those who have attended, but photos and personal messages.