Direct Cremation Melbourne
Simple, dignified cremation for families across metropolitan Melbourne, including the inner city, northern and eastern suburbs, Dandenong and Craigieburn. One clear price of $1,800 including GST, arranged online or over the phone, with Adam and our caring team beside you from start to finish.
In short: A direct cremation in Melbourne with Good Cremations costs $1,800 including GST. That includes collection from a hospital, mortuary care, the cremation, all paperwork and permits, and ashes collected from the crematorium. A traditional funeral in Australia typically costs $4,000 to $15,000, so families usually save thousands, and can still hold a farewell their own way.
Caring for Melbourne families
From the inner city to the outer north and east, we care for Melbourne families with one clear price and a local team led by Adam.
When someone close to you dies, the first hours can feel overwhelming. Our team is here to take the weight off. We guide you through each step, answer your questions plainly, and look after every practical detail so you can focus on your family.
A direct cremation is a simple cremation without a formal funeral service beforehand. Many families choose it because it is affordable and gives them the freedom to say goodbye in their own way and in their own time.
Why families choose Good Cremations
- One clear price$1,800 inc. GST across Melbourne. Any extras are shown before you commit.
- No outsourced careOnce your loved one is in our care, they stay with us throughout.
- Arrange from homeComplete everything online at your own pace, or over the phone.
- A real local contactAdam looks after Victoria families, 24/7.
Build your Melbourne price
Answer a couple of quick questions to see exactly what you will pay. No sign-up and no obligation.
Planning ahead? Prepaid plans are $1,800 plus a $330 admin fee. All prices include GST.
Places to remember them around Melbourne
Because there is no formal service, you are free to say goodbye somewhere that meant something. Here are a few places Melbourne families choose for a memorial, a scattering or simply a get-together to share stories.
Planning to scatter ashes in a public place? Check with the local council or park authority first, as rules vary. For pubs, clubs and venues, call ahead to book a space. Good Cremations is not affiliated with the places listed.
Direct cremation vs a traditional funeral in Melbourne
| Good Cremations direct cremation | Traditional funeral | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,800 inc. GST | $4,000 to $15,000* |
| Funeral service | Not included. Hold a memorial your way, whenever you like | Formal service at a chapel, church or crematorium |
| How you arrange it | Online or by phone, from home | Usually an in-person meeting with a funeral director |
| Pricing | One area price, with any extras shown upfront | Package price plus extras such as venue, celebrant, flowers, hearse and catering |
| Timing of the farewell | Whenever suits your family | Usually within a week or two of the death |
*Source: WA Government, “How much does a funeral cost?”, updated September 2025. Actual costs vary by provider and the choices you make.
Why is direct cremation more affordable?
Most of the cost of a traditional funeral comes from the service itself: venue hire, a celebrant, a hearse procession, flowers, printed booklets, catering and the staff to run the day. A direct cremation keeps the essential care and paperwork and leaves the farewell to you, so you only pay for what you need.
Clear pricing you can check
Victorian funeral providers must publish their price lists online under the Funerals Act 2006 (Consumer Affairs Victoria). Our price builder and team show every extra before you commit, so there are no surprises later.
How it works
Your Victoria team
You will always speak with a real person. Any of our team can help, but when you call from Victoria you will most likely speak with Adam.
What families say about us
Feedback that guides our service, from families we have cared for.
Areas we cover around Melbourne
Our $1,800 price covers metropolitan Melbourne, including the inner city, northern and eastern suburbs, Dandenong and Craigieburn, including:
- Melbourne CBD
- Carlton
- Brunswick
- Fitzroy
- Preston
- Heidelberg
- Doncaster
- Richmond
- Box Hill
- Ringwood
- Lilydale
- Glen Waverley
- Dandenong
- St Kilda
- Brighton
- Footscray
- Essendon
- Craigieburn
Nearby areas
See all areas we serve.
Saying goodbye, your way
Choosing a direct cremation does not mean going without a farewell. It simply separates the cremation from the gathering, so you can plan something that feels right without time pressure or the cost of a traditional funeral.
Some families hold a small get-together at home. Others scatter ashes at a place that meant something, or plan a larger celebration of life once relatives can travel. Our team is happy to talk through ideas with you.
Planning ahead in Melbourne
A prepaid plan lets you record your wishes and lock in today's price, so your family has one less thing to worry about. For Melbourne it is $1,800 plus a $330 admin fee.
Melbourne direct cremation questions
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Speak with Adam and our caring team any time, day or night.
