OUR FUNERAL COSTS

There are generally 3 main components associated with the cost of a funeral:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEE
DISBURESMENTS (Required Costs & Third-Party Fees)
GST (Tax)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES

Single Service – $3220

Dual Service – $3420

Memorial Service – $3220

Extended/Complex Service – $3970

PROFESSIONAL FEES – WHAT’S INCLUDED?

For all Single, Dual and Extended Dual services our professional fee includes:

• In Person Funeral Arrangement
• Organisation of Medical Certificate
• Registration of Death with Births, Deaths & Marriages
• 1 hour viewing within business hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)
• Use of John Dunn Memorial Chapel
• Provision of a hearse and staff for the service
• Mortuary Care

THIRD PARTY FEES

• Costs paid out by John Dunn Funerals on your behalf in arranging the service in accordance with your instructions, such as:
  Floral Tributes, Paper Notices, Clergy or Celebrant Fees, Coach or Limo Hire, Service Booklets, Musician / Vocalist fees, Livestreaming, Embalming Fees, etc.

TRANSFER FEES

• After Hours Transfer – $495.00 (after hours and within 50kms)
• Outside 50kms $POA
• Your loved one will be transferred from place of passing into our care at any time by our own staff
• All mortuary care and accommodation will be at John Dunn Funerals Ararat

TYPES OF SERVICES

Single Service

• Funeral Service Held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel followed by Private Cremation.

Dual Service

• Funeral Service Held at John Dunn Memorial Funerals Chapel, followed by Burial.

Memorial Service

• Memorial Service held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel. (Excludes coffin at Service and attendance at Committal)

Graveside Service

• A Graveside service held at the chosen cemetery

Extended/Complex Service

• Complex Funeral Service followed by Burial or Private Cremation outside of John Dunn Memorial Chapel (Includes set‑up and pack‑up, use of audio‑visual equipment, any extended service time required etc)

SERVICE TYPES FOR CREMATION

Single Service Cremation

• Funeral Service Held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel or External Venue, Followed by Private Cremation.

Memorial Service

• Funeral Service Held at John Dunn Memorial Chapel or External Venue, after cremation.

Extended/Complex Service

• Complex Funeral Service followed by Burial or Private Cremation. (Includes set‑up and pack‑up, use of audio‑visual equipment, any extended service time required etc.)

DIRECT CREMATION SERVICES

We offer three types of Direct Cremations, designed to suit your preferences.

You may choose to complete all arrangements online, or select a more personal face-to-face option.
Unlike online-only providers, we have a dedicated funeral home and chapel, allowing us to offer personal service and support. Your loved one is cared for in our own facilities, not transferred to third-party or global mortuaries.

DIRECT CREMATION PACKAGE COSTS

Online Basic Direct Cremation – $3,850.00*

• Our most affordable option, arranged entirely online for your convenience. This package includes all necessary services with payment made upfront, providing a simple and dignified farewell.

Essential Care Direct Cremation – $4,200.00*

• This package includes an in-person arrangement with our compassionate staff, ensuring your loved one receives the personal attention and essential care they deserve.

Direct Cremation with Viewing – $4,950.00*

• For families wishing to say a final goodbye, this package includes a private viewing prior to the cremation, offering comfort and closure in a respectful setting

*Additional fees may apply for oversized

Online Basic Direct Cremation – All Inclusive $3,850.00 (inc. GST)

Our most affordable option, arranged entirely online for your convenience. This package includes all necessary services with payment made upfront, providing a simple and dignified farewell.
Online Basic Direct Cremation – What’s Included?

• Online/Phone Arrangement
• Transfer of loved one into our care at John Dunn Funerals
• Basic Mortuary Care (No clothing, dec. is cremated in what they passed in)
• Cremation Fee
• Basic Coffin (direct cremation capsule)
• Medical Doctor Authorising Cremation
• Standard Death Certificate
• Standard Crematorium Urn
• No mourner attendance at any point
• Full Payment Upfront
• This is our basic no service cremation options and there are no options for customisation with this package

Essential Care Cremation – All Inclusive $4,200.00 (inc. GST)

This package includes an in-person arrangement with our compassionate staff, ensuring your loved one receives the personal attention and essential care they deserve.
Essential Care Direct Cremation – What’s Included?

• In person arrangement
• Transfer of loved one into our care at John Dunn Funerals
• Basic Mortuary Care & Dressing
• Cremation Fee
• Basic Coffin
• Medical Doctor Authorising Cremation
• Death Certificate
• Standard Crematorium Urn
• No mourner attendance at any point.

This is our basic no service cremation options and there are no options for customisation with this package.

Direct Cremation with Viewing – All Inclusive $4,950.00 (inc. GST)

For families wishing to say a final goodbye, this package includes a private viewing prior to the cremation, offering comfort and closure in a respectful setting.
Direct Cremation with a Viewing – What’s Included?

• In person arrangement
• Transfer of loved one into our care at John Dunn Funerals
• 1 Hour Viewing in our John Dunn Funerals Chapel
• Essential Mortuary Care & Dressing
• Cremation Fee
• Upgraded Coffin with drapery suitable for viewings
• Medical Doctor Authorising Cremation
• Death Certificate
• Standard Crematorium Urn
• Optional Online Notice

REQUIRED COSTS

Costs that are necessary to carry out the funeral on your behalf.

• Transfer & Mortuary Care Fee – $495.00 (after hours and within 50kms)
• Coffin / Casket – from $1,470.00*
• Cremation Fee – from $660.00**
• Death Certificate – $120.00
• Medical Doctor Authorising Cremation – $120.00
• *Additional fees may apply for oversized

**Please Note John Dunn Funerals does not dictate the pricing of cremation/cemetery/burial fees. All cemetery’s & crematoriums are run and charged by the Victorian Government.

BURIAL SERVICES

Professional Fees – What’s Included?
For all Graveside & Dual and Extended Dual services our professional fee includes:

• Transfer & Mortuary Care
• In Person Funeral Arrangement
• Organisation of Medical Certificate
• Registration of Death with Births, Deaths & Marriages
• 1 hour viewing within business hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)
• Use of John Dunn Funerals Chapel
• Provision of a hearse and staff for the service & cemetery
• Video Recording of Service in our chapels (upon request only)
• Speaker & Music played at cemetery
• Provision of staff if required to help carry & lower
• Third Party Fees
• Costs paid out by John Dunn Funerals on your behalf in arranging the service in accordance with your instructions, such as: Floral Tributes, Paper Notices, Clergy or Celebrant Fees, Coach or Limo Hire, Service Booklets, Musician / Vocalist fees, Livestreaming, Embalming Fees, etc.

SERVICE TYPES

• Graveside Service – from $3220
  A Graveside service held at the chosen cemetery.
• Dual Service – from $3420
  Funeral Service Held at John Dunn memorial Chapel or External Venue, Followed by Burial.
  Extended/Complex Service – from $3970

Complex Funeral Service followed by Burial or Private Cremation. (Includes set‑up and pack‑up, use of audio‑visual equipment, any extended service time required etc.)

REQUIRED COSTS

Costs that are necessary to carry out the funeral on your behalf.

• Service fee – from $3220
  Transfer & Mortuary Care Fee – $495.00 (after hours and within 50kms)
• Coffin / Casket – From $1,470.00*
• Cemetery Costs – determined by Cemetery selected – $At Cost**
• Death Certificate – $120.00

OPTIONAL COSTS

• Celebrant Fee – from $400
• Floral Arrangements – from $120
• Newspaper Notices – $POA
• Personalised Audio-Visual Slideshow – from $180
• Order of Service Booklets – (see page 10)
• Video Recording, digital link supplied – $200
• Memorial Guest Book – $120

*Additional fees may apply for oversized

**Please Note John Dunn Funerals does not dictate the pricing of cremation/cemetery/burial fees. All cemetery’s & crematoriums are run and charged by the Victorian Government.

PERSONALISED MEDIA

Memorial Printing

Our in-house design team will work closely with you to create something truly special in memory of your loved one.  We’re here to help bring your vision to life with care, compassion, and respect ensuring a lasting tribute that’s as unique as the person it honours. Some examples of ways we can help are:

• Bookmarks – (from Hansen Print Ararat – $POA)
• A5 4 page Order of Service Booklets – (see page 10 for pricing)
• Mass Booklets – $At Cost
• Personalised Memorial Book (Complimentary on some services) – $175.00
• Additional USB – $44.00
• Personalised Grave Marker – $245.00

This guide outlines our standard offerings and fees. It does not cover every possible request or circumstance, and additional costs may apply. If you have any needs or requests not listed, please let us know – we will be glad to assist.

ADDITIONAL EXTRAS

• Graveside Setup Fee (Tents + Chairs) – $550.00
• After Hours Viewing – $330.00
• Embalming – $POA
• Country Funeral Surcharge (outside Metro area) – $POA
• Repatriation – $POA
• Prepaid Administration Fee – $440.00 (Funeral Services)
• Shroud – $POA
• Weekend Appointment – $300.00
• Mounted Cross or Crucifix – $75.00
• Oversized Coffin – $POA
• Death Certificate – from $67.90 inc postage
• Celebrant Fee – from $400

*We are happy to cost out any additional services/items/wishes that you may request.

MEMORIAL PRINTING

Quantity Price

• 25 $110.00
• 50 $190.00
• 75 $240.00
• 100 $290.00
• 125 $340.00
• 150 $370.00
• 175 $400.00
• 200 $450.00
• 250 $520.00
• 300 $590.00

Printed on 180gsm Silk stock. Double-sided print.

Printed A4 and folded to A5 (15 x 21cm)

4 PAGE ORDER OF SERVICE BOOKLET