Plan ahead with a prepaid direct cremation

Lock in today’s price, record your wishes and give your family one less thing to worry about. Prepaid plans start from $1,780 including GST, with a personalised contract ready within 24 hours.

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In short: A Good Cremations prepaid plan is the direct cremation price for your area plus a one-off $330 admin fee, from $1,780 including GST. You can request a no-obligation contract today.

See your prepaid plan price

Enter your suburb or postcode to see your total. No sign-up and no obligation.

Your plan is your area price plus a $330 admin fee. All prices include GST. Can't find your suburb? Call 1800 101 501.

Why plan ahead?

Reduce the burden on your familyPlanning ahead eases financial pressure and spares your loved ones difficult decisions during an emotional time.
Lock in today's pricePrepaying secures today's pricing, helping protect against future cost increases.
Make your wishes knownYour wishes are documented in advance, so you and your family can be confident they will be respected.

How to set up your plan

Check your priceUse the price checker above, or call us, to see your total including the admin fee.
Request your contractFill out our short personal information form online.
Review it in 24 hoursWe prepare your personalised prepaid contract within 24 hours for you to read at your own pace.
Decide, no obligationIf you are happy, go ahead and your plan is in place. If not, there is no obligation.
Request your contract

What your plan covers

A direct cremation is a simple, dignified cremation without a formal funeral service beforehand. It keeps the essential care and paperwork, and leaves the farewell to your family, so they can say goodbye their own way and in their own time.

Good Cremations specialises only in direct cremation. That focus lets us keep prices low and care standards high.

Included in your plan

  • Transfer into our careFrom a hospital, by trained professionals we trust.
  • Respectful careOnce in our care, your loved one stays with us. We never outsource this.
  • The cremationSimple and dignified, with all paperwork and permits handled.
  • Ashes returnedCollected from the crematorium at no cost.

Prepaid direct cremation vs a traditional funeral

From $1,780Good Cremations prepaid plan, inc. GST
$4,000–$15,000Typical traditional funeral in Australia*
ThousandsTypical family saving
Good Cremations prepaid plan Traditional funeral
Typical cost Area price + $330 admin fee $4,000 to $15,000*
Funeral service Not included. Your family holds a memorial their way, whenever they like Formal service at a chapel, church or crematorium
Setting it up Online or by phone, with a contract in 24 hours Usually an in-person meeting with a funeral director
Choices to make now Just your area. One simple total Coffin, venue, celebrant, flowers, cars and catering

*Source: WA Government, “How much does a funeral cost?”, updated September 2025. Actual costs vary by provider and the choices you make.

Free Digital Planning Pack

Record everything your family will need in one secure, easy-to-reference place. Whether you are planning ahead or simply getting organised, our free pack makes it easier for your loved ones when the time comes. It helps you note down your:

  • Important personal information
  • Estate details
  • Funeral wishes
  • Other essential documents
Digital Planning PackFree PDF download. No sign-up needed.Download the free pack

Peace of mind, built in

Good Cremations prepaid plans are secure and transparent, so you can plan for the future with confidence.

Released only when neededYour money is paid to us once the cremation is complete.
Cooling-off periodChange your mind after signing and get a refund.
No obligationRequesting your contract is free.
Today's price, locked inProtect against future increases.

Want to talk it through? Call 1800 101 501.

Talk it through with a real person

Planning ahead raises plenty of questions, and we are happy to answer them, with no pressure. Most of the time you will speak with your state representative.

Andrew, Good Cremations
AndrewNSW & ACT
Sydney, regional NSW and Canberra
Adam, Good Cremations
AdamVictoria
Melbourne and regional Victoria
Mardi, Good Cremations
MardiQueensland
Brisbane, the Gold Coast and regional Queensland
Joseph, Good Cremations
JosephNational Manager
Here to help families everywhere
Call 1800 101 501

We care for families across NSW, the ACT, Victoria and Queensland. See all areas we serve.

What families say about us

Feedback that guides our service, from families we have cared for.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lisa Parker 
 
 
 
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Mardi did a great job from the first phone call of arranging cremation for my dad. Mardi kept me updated throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend Good Cremations. Thank you Mardi
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tony Dart 
 
 
 
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Thoroughly recommend Good Cremations. From the first call with Joseph to arrange the prompt pick up and then with Mardi for the completion of the necessary documents and cremation. Caring and extremely helpful with everything. First class service.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Stuart Whitby 
 
 
 
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Very compassionate and understanding at a difficult time. Mardi was genuinely caring and the process was very straightforward. Kind regards Stuart Whitby.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heather 
 
 
 
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Nothing but exceptional service from Mardi at Good Cremations.  Communication excellent and at a very reasonable affordable price.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tanya Offer 
 
 
 
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My experience with Good Cremations was outstanding. The professionalism, friendliness and attention to detail were exceptional. Everything was handled with care, respect and genuine empathy from Mardi. The communication was excellent and the service went above and beyond my expectations. I truly appreciate the effort, kindness and dedication shown. I would highly recommend this service to anyone looking for quality, reliability, and exceptional customer care. Thank you Mardi for such a wonderful experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I dealt exclusively with Mardi, I could not have received better service. Phone calls always answered, emails returned promptly and I was kept informed at every step. She personally made a very difficult situation as smooth as possible with nothing too much trouble. Highly recommended.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 David Wright 
 
 
 
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Mum did not want a fuss, or an expensive funeral when she passed away. Good Cremations were the perfect solution. Everything was done as per the information we received and we were very happy with the price and the service.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Brad Richards 
 
 
 
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It is indeed with a great deal of relief that I am able to offer a heart felt five stars of gratitude to Good Cremations, with special mention to Mardi who so professional, patient and kind, for making a traumatic experience somewhat less daunting than it may have been. I can thoroughly recommend Good Cremations to anyone who finds themselves in need of these services. Thanks again to Mardi for your compassionate, calm and helpful assistance. Regards, Brad Richards and the family of Tracey Foster
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lisa Dunn 
 
 
 
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Mardi was amazing. I did this online from NZ and she was there for me the whole way. She made this challenge easier than I thought it would be. She always answered my emails promptly so I wasn’t sat worrying and waiting. Thank you soo much Mardi.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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excellent highly recommend.

Questions about planning ahead

A prepaid plan is the direct cremation price for your area plus a one-off $330 admin fee, all including GST. Area prices start at $1,450, so prepaid plans start from $1,780. Use the price checker on this page to see the total for your area.

No. Complete our personal information form and we will prepare your personalised prepaid contract within 24 hours. You can review it and decide whether you would like to go ahead, with no obligation.

Your money is only released to us once the cremation has taken place. Our team is happy to explain exactly how your plan works before you decide.

Requesting a contract is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Once you sign, there is also a cooling-off period during which you can cancel and have your money refunded. Your contract sets out the full terms.

Yes. Prepaying allows you to secure today's pricing, which helps protect you and your family against future cost increases.

Your family calls us on 1800 101 501, any time, day or night. Because your wishes and plan are already in place, there are far fewer decisions for them to make at a difficult time.

Yes. A direct cremation does not include a formal funeral service, which keeps the cost down, but your family is free to hold a memorial or celebration of life whenever and wherever suits them.

Traditional funerals in Australia typically cost between $4,000 and $15,000, according to the WA Government. A Good Cremations prepaid plan starts from $1,780, so most families save thousands.

Ready to plan ahead?

Request your no-obligation contract today, or call to talk it through.

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