CREMATION SERVICES
Below are some cremation services packages. If you wish to view our Burial Packages and prices please click here. Alternatively, you can call us on (03) 9329 4024 and we will tailor your choices.
We Offer Thoughtful Springvale Crematorium Services
At Gardenia Funerals, we have a passion for helping our customers through the trying time of losing a loved one and planning a service. This often involves cremation as it has been the most popular funeral method in Australia for a while now, and the number of people searching ‘crematorium Springvale‘ is increasing each year. This may be because the cost is generally lower, or so there’s no pressure on those left behind to visit a cemetery regularly. There is also more flexibility with cremation. You can choose an unattended cremation where no family and friends attend. This could be combined with a celebration at a different venue where you can reflect on memories and share stories. Another option is to have close family and friends attend the cremation; this is usually capped at around 30 attendees. Alternatively, you can combine a cremation with a full funeral service in a church or other funeral venue. Read More
How We Can Help at a Difficult Time
At Gardenia, our staff go above and beyond to make sure the cremation service we plan with you is exactly what your loved one would have wanted. We’ll talk with you at our Springvale funeral home, or we can come to you, whichever works best. We have a wide choice of options at every turn, whether it’s the venue, the flowers, or the coffin. This lets you choose little touches that reflect your loved one’s life and interests to help you celebrate every part of them.
If you choose to have a full service alongside the cremation, our Springvale funeral venue has 6 choices depending on how many people are attending and the option to stream services for those who cannot attend. All these choices in beautiful grounds will hopefully bring you some peace on a difficult day. We also have a photo editor in-house, so we can restore old, damaged photos, and any displayed images can show the person at their best. Our aim is for you to leave a Gardenia funeral knowing you’ve done your best for your loved one, and we think our glowing reviews prove we manage this.
How to Access Our 24-Hour Compassionate Service
When you’ve been cremation funeral directors in Springvale for as long as we have, you know that when someone will pass can’t be predicted. It’s no good only being available during business hours, so we have a friendly voice answering our phones at all hours of the day and night. Even if you’re expecting it, the time can’t be known, so we’ll help you arrange the collection of your loved one and help you organise the next steps. We hope hearing a calming voice at a difficult time can ease your sadness a little.
If you’re looking for general information or thinking ahead, you can use our website contact form or info@gardeniafunerals.com.au. If you need a quick answer, call us on (03) 9329 4024. Whatever help you need, we’re ready to assist you. Read Less
TYPES OF CREMATIONS WE OFFER
Unattended Cremation
Services
$4,745.00 INC. GST
An Unattended Cremation is a simple, no-service option where the cremation takes place privately, without family or mourners present.
This option is suited to those who prefer a straightforward approach, while still wanting the reassurance that everything is being handled properly, by an experienced, local team. You also have the flexibility to hold a memorial or celebration of life at a later time, in a way that feels right for you.
- Included in This Service
- Professional Service & Arrangement – $1,945.00
All arrangements are managed by our Melbourne-based team, ensuring clear communication, accountability and care from start to finish. - Online Arrangement Process – Included
Simple and secure online arrangements, with the option to speak directly with our team at any time. - 24/7 Transfer into Our Care – $495.00
Your loved one is brought into our care promptly and respectfully, attended by our own staff at any hour. Within 100km of Melbourne CBD. - Care in Our Private Mortuary – Included
Your loved one is held in our North Melbourne mortuary facility, not outsourced, ensuring continuity of care at all times. - Shell Coffin – $950.00
A simple and appropriate coffin, suitable for cremation. - Cremation Permit Fee – $150.00
All required medical documentation and approvals arranged on your behalf. - Cremation Fee (Crematorium Charge) – $1,100.00
Includes the cremation process at a local crematorium. Altona, Fawkner, Springvale, Bunurong or Lilydale. - Death Certificate Registration – $105.00
All documentation lodged with Births, Deaths & Marriages, ensuring the certificate is processed correctly. - Advice & Support – Included
Access to our team whenever needed, providing guidance and reassurance throughout the process. - Important Information
- Cremation takes place privately, with no attendance or formal service.
- The deceased is cremated in the clothing they were in at the time of transfer, unless additional preparation is requested.
- Additional Selections
- Mortuary Care & Dressing – $395.00
Available where preparation and presentation of the deceased is preferred. - Optional Additions
- Full Embalming – $1,295.00
Recommended only where specific requirements apply. - Oversize Coffin Surcharge – $295.00 (over 130kg)
- Public Holiday Transfer Surcharge – $295.00
The Gardenia Difference
Not all unattended cremations are the same.
At Gardenia Funerals, your loved one remains in our care from the moment we bring them into our custody, through to the cremation. You have access to a local, experienced team — not a call centre — and the reassurance that everything is being handled with dignity, accountability and respect.
Private Family
Goodbye
$5,645.00 INC. GST
No outsourcing — your loved one remains in our care, with one dedicated team throughout.
A Private Family Goodbye offers a quiet, personal opportunity for family and close friends to spend time together with their loved one in a calm and unhurried setting.
There is no formal service or structure — simply time and space to reflect, share memories and say goodbye in your own way. To preserve the intimacy of this experience, attendance is limited to a maximum of 30 people.
Please note, this is not a formal funeral service and does not include a celebrant or clergy member. If you are seeking a more structured service, please refer to our Chapel Service & Cremation package.
- Included in This Service
- Professional Service & Arrangement – $4,500.00
Complete guidance and care from an experienced funeral director, overseeing all arrangements and ensuring everything is handled with clarity and professionalism. - 24/7 Transfer into Our Care – $495.00
Your loved one is brought into our care promptly and respectfully, attended by our own staff at any hour. Within 100km of Melbourne CBD. - Mortuary Care & Dressing – $395.00
Care and preparation within our private mortuary facilities, ensuring your loved one is presented with dignity and attention to detail. - Cremation Permit Fee – $150.00
All required medical documentation and approvals arranged on your behalf, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. - Viewing / Private Goodbye – Included
A quiet, private setting for family and close friends to spend time together, reflect and say goodbye in an unhurried environment. - Funeral Staff & Coordination – Included
Our team will be present to guide and support the experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly and respectfully. - Transport to Crematorium – Included
Dignified transfer of your loved one following the private goodbye, carried out with care and professionalism. - Advice & Support – Included
Ongoing guidance and reassurance throughout the process, available whenever you need it. - Death Certificate Registration – $105.00
All documentation lodged with Births, Deaths & Marriages, ensuring the certificate is processed correctly. - Online Funeral Listing – Included
A dedicated notice page to share details and messages with family and friends. - Additional Selections
- Coffin or Casket Selection – At cost
A range of options available to suit personal preference and budget. - Cremation Fee (Cemetery Charge) – approx. $1,100 – $1,500
Third-party fee set by the selected cemetery or crematorium. - Printed Materials (Booklets, Cards, Notices) – from $5.50 to $10.00 each
Professionally designed and printed to reflect the life being honoured. All artwork remains copyright protected. - Floral Tribute (Casket Spray) – At cost
Fresh floral arrangements tailored to your preferences. - Chapel Hire (if required) – Additional cost
If a larger or alternative venue is selected. - Optional Additions
- Full Embalming – $1,295.00
Recommended where extended viewing or specific presentation requirements are desired. - Oversize Coffin Surcharge – $295.00 (over 130kg)
- Public Holiday Transfer Surcharge – $295.00
The Gardenia Difference
At Gardenia Funerals, every farewell is handled with care, clarity and respect.
A Private Family Goodbye allows for something simple and meaningful — a moment to pause, reflect and be together, without formality or pressure, supported quietly by our experienced team.
Chapel Cremation
Package
$7,145.00 INC. GST
No outsourcing — your loved one remains in our care, with one dedicated team throughout.
A chapel funeral is a service held in a dedicated chapel, where family and friends come together in one place to honour, reflect and celebrate a life.
The service may be held at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Bunurong Memorial Park, Altona Memorial Park, Fawkner Memorial Park, Lilydale Memorial Park, North Melbourne, Melton, Cranbourne, or at another venue of your choosing (outside venues will incur additional fees).
Every aspect is managed by our experienced team, ensuring the day runs smoothly, respectfully and without added pressure on the family.
- Included in This Service
- Professional Service & Arrangement – $4,500.00
Complete oversight by an experienced funeral director, personally managing every detail from initial planning through to the conclusion of the service, with continuity of care throughout. - Hearse & Transfer to Crematorium – Included
A dignified transfer in a modern hearse, carried out with care, professionalism and attention to timing. - Funeral Staff & Service Coordination – Included
A dedicated team ensuring the service flows seamlessly, with all elements managed quietly and professionally. - Advice & Support – Included
Ongoing guidance and reassurance, with direct access to our team at any stage throughout the process. - 24/7 Transfer into Our Care – $495.00
Your loved one is brought into our care promptly and respectfully, attended by our own staff at any hour. Within 100km of Melbourne CBD. - Mortuary Care & Dressing – $395.00
Care and preparation within our private mortuary facility, ensuring your loved one is presented with dignity and attention to detail. - Casket Spray of Fresh Flowers – $550.00
A professionally arranged floral tribute, creating a refined and elegant presence during the service. - Cremation Permit Fee – $150.00
All required documentation and approvals arranged on your behalf, ensuring all legal requirements are met without delay. - Celebrant or Clergy (Allowance) – $950.00
An experienced celebrant or clergy member, working with you to create a service that is personal, considered and well delivered. - Photographic Slideshow (up to 75 photos) – Included
A professionally produced tribute, curated with your chosen music and imagery to reflect the life being honoured. - Viewing / Private Goodbye – Included
A quiet and carefully prepared setting for family to spend time and say goodbye in an unhurried environment. - Death Certificate Registration – $105.00
All documentation managed with Births, Deaths & Marriages, ensuring everything is processed correctly. - Online Funeral Listing – Included
A dedicated notice page on our website and with the Herald Sun to share service details and messages. - Live Streaming & Recording – Included (Chapel Services)
Professionally managed streaming, allowing those unable to attend to be part of the service, with a high-quality recording provided. - Additional Selections
- Coffin or Casket Selection – At cost
A carefully selected range reflecting personal preference, style and budget. - Chapel or Venue Hire – $400 – $650 (approx.)
Depending on the selected location and availability. - Cremation Fee (Cemetery Charge) – approx. $1,100 – $1,500
A third-party fee set by the selected cemetery or crematorium, typically including chapel hire for one hour. - Printed Materials (Booklets, Cards, Notices) – from $5.50 to $10.00 each
Professionally designed and printed to complement the service. All artwork remains copyright protected. - Optional Additions
- Full Embalming – $1,295.00
Recommended where extended viewing or specific presentation requirements are desired. - Oversize Coffin Surcharge – $295.00 (over 130kg)
- Public Holiday Transfer Surcharge – $295.00
The Gardenia Difference
Not all funeral services are delivered the same.
At Gardenia Funerals, your loved one remains in our care from the moment we bring them into our custody through to the day of the service. You are supported by an experienced, local team — not passed between departments — with clear communication and accountability at every stage.
The result is a service that feels calm, well organised and genuinely reflective, with every detail handled professionally so you can focus on what matters most.
Church Cremation
Package
$6,995.00 INC. GST
No outsourcing — your loved one remains in our care, with one dedicated team throughout.
A Church Service & Cremation offers a traditional and dignified farewell within a place of worship, bringing family and friends together in a setting of faith and familiarity.
The service is held in your chosen church and led by clergy, before a private cremation takes place. Everything is carefully arranged and managed on your behalf, ensuring the day runs smoothly and respectfully, without added pressure on the family.
- Included in This Service
- Professional Service & Arrangement – $4,500.00
Complete guidance and care from an experienced funeral director, overseeing every aspect of the arrangement from planning through to the day of the service. - 24/7 Transfer into Our Care – $495.00
Your loved one is brought into our care promptly and respectfully, attended by our own staff at any hour. Within 100km of Melbourne CBD. - Mortuary Care & Dressing – $395.00
Preparation within our private mortuary facilities, ensuring your loved one is presented with dignity and attention to detail. - Casket Spray of Fresh Flowers – $550.00
A professionally arranged floral tribute, creating a refined and elegant presence during the service. - Cremation Permit Fee – $150.00
All required documentation and approvals arranged on your behalf, ensuring all legal requirements are met. - Clergy Fee – approx. $400.00
An allowance for a priest or minister to lead the service in accordance with your faith and traditions. - Church Fee – approx. $400.00
An allowance for the use of the church and its facilities for the service. - Funeral Staff & Service Coordination – Included
A dedicated team managing timing, flow and all details, ensuring the service is conducted smoothly and respectfully. - Photographic Slideshow (up to 75 photos) – Included
A professionally prepared tribute presentation, set to music and designed to reflect the life being honoured. - Transport to Crematorium – Included
Dignified transfer of your loved one following the service, carried out with care and professionalism. - Advice & Support – Included
Ongoing guidance and reassurance throughout the arrangement and beyond. - Death Certificate Registration – $105.00
We manage all documentation with Births, Deaths & Marriages, ensuring everything is lodged correctly. - Online Funeral Listing – Included
A dedicated notice page to share service details and updates with family and friends. - Additional Selections
- Coffin or Casket Selection – At cost
A carefully selected range to suit personal preference, style and budget. - Cremation Fee (Cemetery Charge) – approx. $1,100 – $1,500
A third-party fee set by the selected cemetery or crematorium. - Printed Materials (Booklets, Cards, Notices) – from $5.50 to $10.00 each
Professionally designed and printed to complement the service. All artwork remains copyright protected. - Projector Hire (if required by church) – Additional cost
- Optional Additions
- Full Embalming – $1,295.00
Recommended where extended viewing or specific presentation requirements are desired. - Oversize Coffin Surcharge – $295.00 (over 130kg)
- Public Holiday Transfer Surcharge – $295.00
The Gardenia Difference
At Gardenia Funerals, we work closely with churches and clergy to ensure each service is well coordinated, respectful and reflective of your family's wishes.
Every detail is handled with care and clarity, allowing you to focus on what matters most — being present, supported and surrounded by those who matter.
SUPPORT
Funerals are social gatherings that bring together people who cared about the person who died, but they are for the living. The funeral is a special time and place to support one another.