Simple, affordable cremations with caring support
We offer straightforward cremations, compassionate support and clear, affordable pricing.
Available across Australia.
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Clear pricing for your area, with no hidden fees and no obligation to proceed.
Example price for Brisbane QLD, 4000: $1,450
Your price includes:
Collection and care for your loved one • Direct cremation • All necessary paperwork • Ashes are made available for collection or delivered at a cost
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Why Choose Good Cremations?
We specialise exclusively in direct cremation, offering a simple and dignified alternative to a traditional funeral.
100% Australian Family-Owned
Good Cremations is proudly Australian and family-owned. We focus on honest pricing, professional care, and clear communication at every step. All costs are explained upfront, so families can make informed decisions with confidence.
Respectful, Trusted Care
Every transfer is handled promptly and respectfully by trained professionals we trust. Once your loved one is in our care, they remain with us throughout the entire process. We never outsource this responsibility, ensuring dignity, consistency, and accountability at every step.
Flexible Funeral Options
We give families the freedom to choose what feels right. Whether you prefer a service before the cremation or a memorial held afterwards, our approach allows you to honour your loved one in a way that suits your family and personal circumstances.
One Fair Price, Everywhere
Our fixed price includes all standard transfer requirements, with no hidden costs or surprises. Unlike others, we do not add fees after the fact. What we quote is what you pay, providing clarity, confidence, and peace of mind from the start.
Simple, transparent pricing and care you can trust
Our Caring Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to providing compassionate service
Mardi Olifent
Client Care Lead
Meet Mardi – described by families as “an absolute gem” and “a true professional”. With a career spanning hospitality, tourism, pharmaceuticals, and now the funeral industry, Mardi brings a wealth of experience in customer service and a genuine passion for helping others.
At Good Cremations, she is known not just for her professionalism, but for the care and compassion she offers every family she supports.
John Sankey
Client Care Lead
Meet John – Originally from Dalby, QLD, John had a career as a full-time recording and touring drummer for over 20 years based in LA. In 2016, John returned to Australia in search of a new challenge and made a successful transition into the funeral industry.
He has since held a variety of roles in Brisbane, Northern NSW and Melbourne. In 2022, John accepted a Management position which has offered many rewards and a deep sense of purpose.
Andrew Pandelis
Client Care Lead
Meet Andrew – Affectionately known as ‘Panda’, Andrew is the strategist behind the day to day running of the Good Cremations business. Andrew is a happy-go-lucky kind of guy and an all round good bloke that you just can’t help but to like. He is an avid member of the St George AFC and St George DCC, where he currently holds the role of Club Captain. Hailing from a Greek and Maltese heritage, the ‘big fella’ usually holds the title of the smartest man in the room after winning his episode of The Chase Australia in 2018.
Testimonials
Feedback That Guides Our Service
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“The online process was incredibly easy, and the pricing was exactly as advertised – no hidden fees. The staff treated our father with dignity and respect throughout.”
Nicole V.
Sydney, NSW
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“Good Cremations helped us honour our mother’s wishes with a simple, beautiful farewell. The team was available whenever we had questions, and they guided us through everything with care.”
Dean W.
Brisbane, QLD
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“During such a difficult time, Good Cremations made everything simple and stress-free. The team was compassionate, professional, and transparent about every step. We’re grateful for their caring service.”
Jen & Trev D.
Melbourne, VIC
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Clear pricing for your area, with no hidden fees and no obligation to proceed
A direct cremation service focused on what matters, without unnecessary extras.
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Areas We Serve
Providing simple, affordable direct cremation services across Australia.
Queensland
We provide simple, dignified direct cremation services for Queensland families. Transparent pricing and caring support make the process straightforward. A gentle, affordable option when you need it most.
New South Wales
We offer affordable, all-inclusive direct cremation services across New South Wales. Our team provides clear guidance, support, and transparency. A respectful, stress-free way to honour your loved one.
Victoria
We deliver compassionate, modern direct cremation services for Victorian families. Simple arrangements, no hidden fees, and caring assistance throughout. A trusted choice for an uncomplicated farewell.
How It Works
Simple steps to arrange a dignified farewell
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Complete Online Form
Fill out our simple form with your preferences and details. Takes just 5 minutes.
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We Handle Everything
Our team coordinates all arrangements and keeps you informed every step of the way.
3
Peaceful Farewell
A dignified direct cremation service with optional attendance if you wish.
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Ashes Returned
Ashes returned to you in a standard utility container, or scattered in our beautiful memorial garden.
Compare Direct Cremation Costs – See How Much You Could Save
One price, everything included. No surprises.
Industry Average
- Collection from place of death
- All necessary paperwork & permits
- Preparation and care
- Simple coffin included
- Direct cremation service
Basic urn included
$3,950
Good Cremations
Collection from place of death
- All necessary paperwork & permits
- Preparation and care
- Simple coffin included
- Direct cremation service
Standard utility container included
- Ashes returned to you
24/7 support throughout
- Best value
Industry Average
- ✔ Collection from place of death
- ✔ All necessary paperwork & permits
- ✔ Preparation and care
- ✔ Simple coffin included
- ✔ Direct cremation service
- ✔ Basic urn included
$3,950
Good Cremations
- ✔ Collection from place of death
- ✔ All necessary paperwork & permits
- ✔ Preparation and care
- ✔ Simple coffin included
- ✔ Direct cremation service
- ✔ Standard utility container included
- ✔ Ashes returned to you
- ✔ 24/7 support throughout
- ✔ Best value
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our direct cremation services
Direct cremation is a simple, no-ceremony option where your loved one is cared for, cremated, and returned to you without a formal funeral beforehand.
It includes collection, all necessary paperwork, preparation, and the cremation itself, carried out with dignity and respect. There is no viewing or service prior to the cremation.
Once the ashes are returned, you can choose how and when to say goodbye. Many families hold a memorial later – at home, outdoors, or somewhere meaningful – when the time feels right.
This option is often chosen for its simplicity, flexibility, and lower cost, allowing you to farewell your loved one in a way that feels personal and unhurried. More information can be found here: https://goodcremations.com.au/pricing/
No, absolutely not. Our price is fully inclusive of a standard cremation, so you can feel confident that everything essential has been taken care of with no hidden costs.
This includes bringing your loved one into our care from a hospital during business hours, all necessary paperwork and permits, preparation, a simple coffin, and the cremation itself. It also covers a standard utility container for the ashes, ready for you to collect once the process is complete.
The only additional costs would be for optional extras, such as a different urn or keepsake items, or if an immediate after-hours transfer is required, where a fee applies for our trained funeral staff to attend 24/7. Otherwise, everything needed for a respectful and dignified cremation is included.
Once all required paperwork has been completed, received, and signed in full, we can proceed with arranging the cremation.
In most cases, this can be organised within around 10 days. The exact timing can vary depending on location, medical documentation, and any requirements from the relevant state authorities, as these must all be completed before a cremation can legally take place.
As soon as everything is in order, we’ll look at the earliest available time and coordinate all arrangements for you. Our team manages this process on your behalf and will keep you informed at each step, ensuring everything progresses as smoothly and promptly as possible while still meeting all legal and procedural requirements.
No. Good Cremations only offers a direct cremation option, which is structured without attendance at the cremation. This allows the process to remain simple and keeps costs as affordable as possible for families.
Everything is handled with care and respect, and the cremation takes place without a formal gathering at the crematorium. This approach helps reduce service costs while still ensuring your loved one is cared for with dignity throughout.
Once the cremation is complete, your loved one’s ashes are available for your collection, giving you the freedom to arrange a personal memorial or farewell in your own time and in a way that feels right for your family.
Your loved ones’ ashes are carefully placed into a standard utility container, which is included as part of our service. This is a simple ashes container designed for safe handling and transport.
Once the ashes are ready, they can either be collected from the crematorium or delivered to you for an additional fee, depending on what is most convenient for your family.
If you prefer not to collect or have them delivered, we also offer the option of scattering the ashes in the peaceful memorial garden onsite at the crematorium for a fee. This provides a tranquil and dignified setting for a final farewell, should that feel right for you.
We service over 100 locations across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, covering all major cities as well as many regional hubs and rural areas. When you arrange online with us, we’ll confirm availability in your specific area and make sure everything is coordinated with your local team. This ensures the process is smooth and that care is provided as close to home as possible.
If you’re unsure, you’re always welcome to get in touch and we can quickly confirm whether we service your location. Alternatively, you can visit https://goodcremations.com.au/ , enter your postcode, and we’ll confirm service availability for your area, one of our team will then be in contact to assist you.
We take care of all the essential paperwork required for the cremation process, so you don’t have to manage it on your own during a difficult time.
This includes arranging the official cremation permits, coordinating the required forms, and ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are completed correctly and on time. We also manage the process for the official death certificate.
If there is any information or documentation needed from you, our team will guide you through it step by step and explain everything clearly, so you always know what’s happening and what’s required.
Yes. These can include a range of premium urns, keepsakes, or memorial items to help you honour and remember your loved one in a way that feels meaningful to you.
All optional extras are clearly priced upfront, so you’ll always know the cost before making any decisions. There are no hidden fees, and you’re never obliged to add anything – everything is completely your choice.
For Good Cremations’ direct cremation service, we provide a simple, respectful coffin option as part of the arrangement.
This is typically either a basic cardboard coffin or an MDF coffin made from compressed wood fibres, both suitable for cremation-only services. These options are chosen to keep the process straightforward and affordable, while still ensuring your loved one is cared for with dignity.
At this stage, we focus on these essential options for our cremation-only service, rather than a wider range of coffin styles.
You can feel confident that your loved one will be cared for with the utmost respect and dignity throughout every step of the process.
From the moment they come into our care, they are treated with compassion and professionalism by experienced providers who have years of industry experience and understand the importance of this responsibility. We follow strict procedures for identification, care, and handling at all times, ensuring your loved one is always looked after properly and respectfully.
Our team operates with a strong focus on dignity, transparency, and care, and every step of the process is handled gently and with the highest level of respect from beginning to end.
Unfortunately, as Good Cremations offers a direct cremation service, we do not facilitate viewings of loved ones. This allows the process to remain simple and keeps costs as affordable as possible for families. We would be able to direct you to another trusted funeral provider should you wish to view your loved one.
Yes, we operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so we’re able to assist with collection at any time.
When you need us, our team is available to come into care and ensure your loved one is transferred safely and respectfully. We understand these moments can happen at any time, and we’re here to be there for you whenever support is needed.
You can be certain that the ashes you receive back are those of your loved one, as we follow strict identification and tracking procedures at every stage of the process.
From the moment your loved one comes into our care, they are given a unique identification that remains with them throughout the entire process. This identification is checked and confirmed at each step, including before and after the cremation, to ensure complete traceability.
The cremation itself is carried out individually, and our processes are designed to ensure there is no mix-up at any point. Once completed, the ashes are carefully collected, securely packaged, and labelled to match the original identification records before being returned to you.
These strict checks and procedures are in place to provide complete confidence, transparency, and peace of mind.
The official death certificate is issued by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in your state, and is organised by Good Cremations.
Once we have completed the necessary paperwork and lodged the registration of death on your behalf, the Registry will process it and issue the certificate directly. In most cases, this takes up to 6 weeks although timing can vary depending on the Registry’s processing times.
Good Cremations is proudly Australian and family-owned. We focus on honest pricing, professional care, and clear communication at every step. All costs are explained upfront, so families can make informed decisions with confidence. If you wish to read more about our story follow this link: https://goodcremations.com.au/about-us/
If your loved one passes away, what to do first depends on the circumstances. If the passing is unexpected or you’re unsure, call 000 immediately. If they are in aged care or under medical supervision, contact the registered nurse (RN) or attending staff, who will guide the next steps.
After this, you can contact Good Cremations anytime on 1800 101 501. Our team is available 24/7 to provide guidance and support, explain what happens next, and begin making arrangements once all requirements are in place.
We’re here to support you with respectful, professional care every step of the way.
More information: https://goodcremations.com.au/contact-us/
An urn is not a requirement, but it is one option some families choose after a cremation.
If you do choose an urn, some families prefer to keep it at home, while others may choose a memorial garden where family and friends can visit and reflect.
Our guide to cremation urns can be a helpful resource, and our team is always available to talk you through the available options and help you decide what feels right for you.
Yes, you can pre-pay your funeral if you wish.
Planning and paying in advance can help take financial and decision-making pressure off your family in the future, while also ensuring your wishes are clearly recorded and will be followed.
At Good Cremations, we partner with Australian Funeral Plan, who specialise in secure pre-paid funeral arrangements. Through this partnership, you can organise and lock in your cremation arrangements ahead of time, with clear pricing and no ongoing payments or surprises.
Our team can help guide you through the process and connect you with Australian Funeral Plan if you’d like to explore pre-paying. For more information please visit Australian Funeral Plan: https://afplan.com.au/
To complete the death registration and arrange the death certificate, we’ll need some key personal details about your loved one.
This usually includes their full name, date and place of birth, marital status, parents’ full names, and details of any children. We will also record information relating to the cremation.
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything on hand – our team will guide you through exactly what is needed and help gather the information step by step, making the process as simple and stress-free as possible during this time.
A death certificate is an official document issued by the state Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages that formally confirms a person’s death.
It is different from the medical certificate of cause of death, which is completed by a doctor and states the medical reason for death.
The official death certificate is usually required for important legal and financial matters, such as managing bank accounts, superannuation, insurance, and settling the estate.
When you arrange with the Good Cremations team, all arrangements are completed online, so it’s helpful to have a few key details ready to guide you through the process smoothly.
You may wish to have a support person with you for comfort while completing the arrangements, as you don’t have to go through this alone. It’s also useful to have identification details for your loved one on hand, as these are needed to complete the required paperwork.
If your loved one left any written funeral plans or shared their wishes, having these available will also help. Once you begin the online process, our team will let you know if anything further is needed so you feel fully prepared.
It’s best to contact Good Cremations on 1800 890 317 as soon as possible after your loved one passes away.
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can reach out at any time for immediate guidance and support. Once contacted, we can begin the necessary arrangements straight away, including arranging transfer into our care and starting the required paperwork.
Reaching out early helps ensure everything is handled smoothly and allows us to take care of the practical steps for you, so you can focus on what matters most during this time. Alternatively you can complete our online booking to have one of our team members contact you back: https://goodcremations.com.au/contact-us/
No, Good Cremations specialises in cremation services only and does not offer burials.
Our focus is on providing simple, affordable, and respectful direct cremation arrangements, allowing families to farewell their loved one without the complexity of a traditional funeral service. We would be able to direct you to another trusted funeral provider should you wish to organise a burial for your loved one.
Yes, you can arrange everything online.
Good Cremations is an online-only service, designed to make the process simple, clear, and convenient. You can complete the arrangement from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
If you need any assistance along the way, our team is still here to support you 24/7 by phone, guiding you through each step and answering any questions you may have.
What sets Good Cremations apart is our focus on simplicity, transparency, and care.
We were created to remove the stress and high costs often associated with traditional funerals. By specialising in direct cremation and keeping overheads low, we’re able to offer an affordable service without compromising on dignity.
We’re upfront with our pricing, no hidden fees, no pressure to add extras. What you’re quoted is what you pay.
As a proudly Australian, family-owned and online-only service, we make arrangements simple and accessible, while still offering 24/7 support. Most importantly, your loved one is cared for by experienced professionals with respect at every step.
Choosing an executor is an important decision, as they will carry out your wishes and manage your estate.
Most people choose someone they trust, such as a family member, friend, or solicitor. It’s important they are organised, reliable, and comfortable handling paperwork and responsibilities.
It’s also a good idea to speak with them beforehand to make sure they’re willing to take on the role and understand your wishes.
Yes. Many families choose to hold a personal memorial after the cremation has taken place, giving them the flexibility to say goodbye in their own time and in a way that feels most meaningful. Many families do not like to deal with the organisation of a traditional funeral service and opt to run a private service without a coffin and without a funeral director.
This could be a small, private gathering at home, a larger celebration of life, or a special moment held at a location that held significance for your loved one. Because there is no formal service required beforehand, it allows you the freedom to plan something that truly reflects their life and your family’s wishes, without time pressure.
If the death is unexpected, you should call 000. If expected under medical care, contact the attending nurse or doctor first. After that, you can contact Good Cremations anytime on 1800 445 612 for support.
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide immediate assistance whenever you need us.
Cremation and burial are two different ways of caring for someone after they pass away.
With cremation, your loved one is respectfully cremated and the ashes are returned to you, allowing you to decide how you’d like to honour them. With burial, they are laid to rest in a cemetery or burial site.
Many families choose cremation for its simplicity, flexibility, and affordability, giving them the freedom to farewell their loved one in their own way.
You can learn more at our Resource Centre: https://goodcremations.com.au/resource-centre/
No, you don’t need to purchase a coffin separately.
Our cremation service already includes a simple, suitable coffin as part of the arrangement, so everything required for the cremation is taken care of in one inclusive price. This ensures the process remains straightforward, respectful, and affordable for families.
Yes you can choose a coffin that is not cardboard or MDF wood at an additional price. Typically, for our direct cremation service, we provide a simple, suitable coffin as part of the included arrangement. It also helps us maintain clear, all-inclusive pricing without the need for additional decisions or costs during a difficult time.
Yes, the coffin is cremated together with your loved one.
The coffin provided as part of our service is specifically designed for cremation and meets all required standards. This ensures the process is carried out safely, respectfully, and in line with all regulations.
As we operate across Australia, the cremation is arranged at a crematorium closest to your location or where your loved one is in care.
We work with trusted, professional crematoria to ensure everything is carried out with dignity and in line with all regulations. Once arrangements are in place, we’ll let you know where the cremation will take place and keep you informed throughout the process.
Making arrangements with Good Cremations is simple and can be completed entirely online, from the comfort of your home and at your own pace.
Once submitted, our team will guide you through the remaining steps and any required paperwork. If your loved one has just passed, you can also call us 24/7 and we’ll support you through the next steps and coordinate care as soon as approvals are in place.
We’ll keep you informed throughout, ensuring everything is handled smoothly and with care.
Any jewellery or personal valuables are carefully removed from your loved one and returned to the family. If you would like specific items to remain with your loved one for cremation, this can be arranged – simply let us know your wishes, and we will follow them with care and respect.
No. As we specialise in direct cremation services, we do not assist with exhumations.
We recommend contacting the cemetery where your loved one is laid to rest, as they can provide guidance on the process and direct you to the appropriate specialists who are able to assist further.
No, a newspaper notice is no longer required.
In the past this was commonly done, but it is not necessary today. However, if you would like to place a notice, simply let our team know and we can assist you in arranging this.
– A pre-paid funeral plan, which we offer through our partnership with Australian Funeral Plan https://afplan.com.au/ , a trusted partner, allows you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance at a fixed, agreed price. This helps lock in costs and ensures your chosen arrangements are clearly documented and protected from future price increases. Australian Funeral Plan is an Australian owner and operated business that has all of the legal requirements to prepare pre paid funeral contracts and finances.
– A funeral bond is a savings-style investment held with a third party that earns interest over time, with funds released after death to help cover funeral expenses. A Funeral bond does not lock in the prices of a funeral and typically costs for a funeral will go up over time.
– Funeral insurance is a policy where regular payments are made, and a lump sum is paid out upon death to assist with funeral costs. Funeral Insurance does not lock in the prices of a funeral and typically costs for a funeral will go up over time.
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