Funeral & Cremation Service Costs

At Paperbark Deathcare, we provide an honest and transparent outline of costs to help you understand the financial aspects of our services. While we offer standard packages, we also specialise in creating customised options tailored to meet the unique needs of each family.

In compliance with Fair Trading “Funeral Information Standard” the following information about the cost of goods and services is offered. Prices are GST inclusive.

We offer free initial contact and guidance to ensure you have the support you need from the start.

We understand that financial circumstances can vary, and we encourage you to discuss any financial hardships with us. We aim to accommodate all families and provide support during these times.

Funeral Packages

Private Cremation /No attendance with Bio-board Casket $2680 or Paperbark Pod option $2880

This is a private/direct unattended cremation, our most affordable service. It includes all transfers, natural body care, shrouding, bio-board casket or Paperbark Pod, all cremation permits, cremation fee, death certificate with 6 certified copies and ashes, collected from Paperbark or posted in a standard boxed urn provided by the crematorium.

Adding a facilitated viewing at cremation or an intimate small sized ceremony at crematorium is also possible. Please see the drop down for additional small/intimate private/direct cremation packages below.

All inclusions of a Private Cremation with viewing of insertion. We meet 15 min before cremation time (At Tweed Valley Crematorium) Max 15 people.
With Bioboard Casket ~ $2780
With Paperbark Pod ~ $2980
All inclusions of a private cremation with self directed (20min) time under the trees, out the front of crematorium. We meet half an hour before the cremation time (at Tweed Valley Crematorium) Max 15 people.
If you would like to do this in the Paperbark Grove it incurs an additional fee of $506.
Bio-board Casket ~ $2880
Paperbark Pod ~ $3080
In Paperbark Grove:
Bio-board Casket ~ $3286
Paperbark Pod ~ $3586

Paperbark Funeral Packages

Our services are entirely flexible to reflect your wishes and needs. The following package pricing is offered as a general guide to support your planning and consideration.

- Collection of your loved one 24/7 & transport to our in house holistic mortuary ($380)
- Mortuary care ($360) & accommodation/berth (after 7 nights $25pn)
- Legal Paperwork & Official Death Certificate from Births Deaths & Marriages with 5 Certified copies ($90)
- NSW Government Cremation Service Levy ($45.10)
- Cremation Fee ($725 Tweed Valley)
- Cremation Permits ($240)
- Ashes provided in standard urn
- Arrangement, co-creation & styling of ceremony by Paperbark ($3200)
- Transfer to ceremony in Cherry our 1984 Black Mercedes hearse ($660)
Options:
- Newspaper Notice
- Ceremonialist
- Venue Hire
- Casket/Coffin
- Urn
- Flowers
- Photography
- Filming/Live Streaming
- Love Cards/Orders of Service
This is all inclusive of ‘The Essentials’ ($4880) plus:
- Bio-board casket ($440)
- Flower arrangement to the value of $350
- Ceremonialist ($880)
- Love cards x 80 ($150)
- Easel picture ($120)
- Visual tribute ($220)
- Tweed Valley hall hire or Paperbark Grove with kitchen ($622)
- Live streaming (free in hall only, Paperbark Grove requires extra hire fee)
(Catering is not included)
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Services Product & Disbursement Costs

Service & Products
This is the base cost of your chosen service. It includes the time, care, and coordination provided by our team to create a farewell that is right for you or your person.

Personal Elements
These are the items that personalise the service - such as the coffin or casket, urns, love cards, or a visual tribute. These can be chosen to reflect your values, tastes, or budget.

Disbursements
These are things provided by others that we help arrange on your behalf. This might include flowers, venues, crematorium or cemetery fees and newspaper notices.

TRANSFER FEES

Transport of body from place of death to our mortuary facility or your home 24 hours / 7 days (within 150km)

HOLISTIC NATURAL BODY CARE

Every loved one who has passed, that comes through Paperbark, is gently washed, oiled, dressed and shrouded in love (unless otherwise requested).

The first 7 nights are with love, after that a $25 per night fee is charged.
Ashes are returned to Paperbark for collection from office. Delivery & postage is available at cost.
Cold Plate hire is included in our home vigil costs.
This is a set up with instructions on keeping your person cool at home.
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COFFINS, CASKETS, URNS, SHROUDS & CEREMONY RITUAL

Basket of silk, ribbons, paper, pens & texters.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES, CEREMONIALIST/CELEBRANT & STAFFING

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Staff Hourly Fees:
$55hr Weekdays 8am till 6pm
$75hr After 6pm & Saturdays
$85hr Sundays
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ADMINISTRATION, CREMATION & BURIAL FEES

Provided by the attending Medical Practitioner within 24-48hrs of death.
From the Attending Practitioner who filled out the Medical Cause of Death Certificate
Provided by another certified Medical Referee Dr - not all Drs are able to provide this & every cremation in NSW requires it.
From State Registry Office, this is done once cremation or burial has taken place & takes 2-4 weeks to be issued. Includes 5 certified copies sent via registered post.
Estimate between $80 - $380
All cemeteries vary & are paid directly to them.

CEREMONIAL NEEDS - Flowers, multi-media, love cards/order of service, vehicle/hearse

Flowers are a very personal choice and prices vary greatly, this is also something you can provide yourself or DIY from your garden. We are passionate about flowers & create unique sprays & vases. We are able to cater to all price points.
$150 - Small floral & foraged spray
$350 - Medium floral & foraged spray
A little more elaborate, each of these also includes 2 vases & basket of flowers for flower offerings on casket or grave:
Small - $550
Medium - $880
Large - $1100
Single Service Ceremony $1K
Dual Service Ceremony $1300K
(on same day. Eg: Ceremony at venue then onto burial or cremation)
Dual Service Ceremony $1500K
(on seperate days)
Cherry
Our beautiful 1983 Black Mercedes Hearse.

Transportation of your person will be in a suitable vehicle owned by Paperbark Deathcare, DCD Transfers or Statewide Transfers. Your person will be kept in Paperbark’s NSW Approved Mortuary located at 7/18 Kite Crescent South Murwillumbah & will only be transported for the purposes of transfer to our mortuary or the funeral service.

Payment is due within 24 hours after an invoice is issued, unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. We accept various payment methods, including direct deposit, bank transfer, cash, cheque, and Visa payments through Stripe, which incurs a 1.7% surcharge.

Additional Travel Fees

Our services are structured around three primary regions, each tailored to accommodate the specific needs of THE FAMILIES WE SERVE:

Spanning from our base in Murwillumbah, within 150km radius, including all suburbs within these boundaries. This is our primary service area where standard pricing applies. *Additional fees may only apply if out of hours, Sunday or public holiday

Service Area 1: + $360

Service Area 2: + $480

Extends from our base in Murwillumbah, up to 350km radius, encompassing all intermediate suburbs. Services in this region incur additional fees to reflect the extended coverage and logistical requirements.

Service Area 3: Intersate & Repatriation POA

Our broadest coverage stretches from Murwillumbah and 350km beyond. Pricing for services in this extensive area is provided on application (POA) to account for the greater distances and specific client needs.

Please note that our pricing is structured to be as transparent as possible. We encourage discussions with you to better understand and accommodate specific needs, especially for those located outside our primary service regions.