TRADITIONAL BURIAL AND CREMATION FUNERALS


 
At Knight Brenton James we believe that an understanding of funeral pricing assists families to make rational well informed decisions. To this end we have developed standard fees that cover both burial and cremation funerals. These fees can, of course, vary in accordance with personal wishes and requests.

Our policy of "Pricing Honesty" means that we  quote as accurately as possible and take care to ensure that there are no hidden fees or unexpected charges.

Please note that fees quoted here relate to services provided during business hours in the Adelaide Metropolitan Area. Some services required after normal business hours or in country areas may attract additional fees.


A Guide to Cremation and Burial Costs
Our inclusive fees automatically provide for the following essential services:
 
  • Transfer from place of death to funeral home, 24 hours a day within the Adelaide metropolitan Area.
  • Consultancy by caring, experienced staff at your home or one of our offices.
  • Professional mortuary care, dressing and preparation of the deceased person for viewing.

 

A Single Venue Cremation Service

$4,440 inc GST in Funeral Home chapel

$4,730 inc GST in Crematorium chapel

  

Burial Service
$3,300 inc GST
 

(Our burial service fee provides the use of Knight Brenton James facilities however excludes hire of chapel and lounge at major cemeteries)
 
   
  • Service in church, funeral home or cremation chapel.
  • Cremation expenses, including cremation permit.
  • Traditional timber veneer coffin in gloss rosewood finish with handles.
  • One standard funeral press notice.
  • Floral casket sheaf of seasonal flowers.
  • Memorial book.
  • Military and/or Lodge tributes.
  • Light refreshments following the service in crematorium or funeral home chapel.
  • Certified Copy of death certificate.
  
  • Service in church or funeral home chapel and cortege to cemetery for graveside committal.
  • Hearse and attendant staff.
  • Traditional timber veneer coffin in gloss rosewood finish with six (carrying) handles.
  • One standard funeral press notice.
  • Floral casket sheaf of seasonal flowers.
  • Memorial Book.
  • Military and/or Lodge tributes.
  • Certified Copy of death certificate.
 
Additional common disbursements
 
  • Cemetery fees relating to lease, removal of existing memorials, reopening and digging of graves.
  • Payment on your behalf to Clergy or independent civil celebrant.
  • Payment on your behalf to medical practitioner when an invoice is presented for the supply of death certificates for cremation services.
  • Personal press notices other than the funeral notice.
  • Some services scheduled outside of normal business hours.
  • Additional pall bearers if required.
  • Additional fees apply to Centennial Park's Heysen Chapel
  • After hours call out fees
Your funeral consultant will be able to provide you with a more accurate quotation based on your specific needs.
Other Options
There can be numerous factors that will affect the ultimate funeral cost. The most common cause of extra cost are personal press notices, memorial cards or hymn sheets, additional catering, additional floral tributes, alternative coffin or casket selections and, on occasions, the provision of an organist or piper. Your funeral consultant will be able to provide you with a detailed estimate of any additional costs once you have discussed your exact requirements.

There are many ways to personalise the funeral of a family member or friend. Here are some suggestions that COST NOTHING but may help to make the funeral as memorable as it should be:
  • Part or all of the service read by family or friends.
  • Display of photographs or other memorabilia during and after the service.
  • Special favourite songs or poems to be read or played.
Don't be afraid to make suggestions to your funeral consultant who will be receptive to your ideas and help to make them a reality.
 

Multimedia Presentations

Still and moving picture presentations are becoming more and more popular as a means to personalise funerals and enhance the experience for family and friends. 

A range of options are available, talk to your funeral consultant about how to put a special and meaningful presentation together.

 

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