HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON A FUNERAL:
OPT FOR A DIRECT CREMATION:
Also known as a “no service, no attendance” cremation, this is the cheapest option.
HOLD A MEMORIAL SERVICE INSTEAD OF A FUNERAL SERVICE: Since direct cremation separates the body disposition from the ceremony, you can host a highly personalized and low-cost memorial later at home, a local park, or a community hall or wherever you like really!
CHOOSE A BASIC COFFIN:
Fancy coffins and caskets can be expensive.
Instead, choose an inexpensive option like an unpolished particleboard or a sustainable cardboard coffin.
COMPARE FUNERAL DIRECTORS:
Funeral prices vary widely. Always shop around and request an itemised quote.
REQUEST NO EMBALMING:
Embalming is optional! Choosing to not embalm, can save you a lot of money.
DIY FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Elaborate, florist-arranged displays can be expensive.
Ask your guests to bring a handful of flowers to place with the person who has passed from their own gardens.
BYPASS NEWSPAPER NOTICES:
Most funeral directors can put an ‘on-line’ notice on their website for free which can then be shared to social media and shared via email and text to family and friends as well.
PROVIDE YOUR OWN CATERING:
Hold the wake at home or a local venue, and ask everyone to bring a plate of food to share.
SAVE ON PRINTING:
Save on custom-printed service booklets and mass cards by setting up a simple QR code at the service that links to a digital tribute.
PRE-PURCHASE OR PRE-PAY:
If planning ahead, prepay your cremation fee at today’s prices to avoid annual increases. Alternatively, contact your bank to set up a bond to put aside money to use for your funeral when the time comes.
For more ideas on how to save money on funeral costs, contact the friendly team at Greenhaven on (03) 9569 0534 or info@greenhavenfunerals.com.au. We welcome your contact and encourage your inquiry at any time..
Carly Dalton
Your Funeral Lady
Greenhaven Funerals
