Family-led Funerals

Written By Victoria Spence

A family-led funeral means that the family (whether of origin, or of choice) lead the funeral process, rather than having a funeral director lead. A funeral director may still be involved, but only to the degree that the family require. Family-led funerals are both old and new; they are the way that funerals used to happen, but are now also at the progressive edge of death being reclaimed by the community.

 
Several family members stand arm in arm at a lecturn, leading a ceremony in the Life Rites Chapel, full of joy and love.

Life Rites would love to support you in this endeavour by:

  • Advising on process, timelines and DIY elements

  • Recommending suppliers

  • Stepping in to any aspect as it becomes necessary

  • Providing emotional support

 

Our pricing transparency policy already means we show actual prices; below are some elements that may be part of a family-led funeral. A Life Rites Company Fee will be calculated at 40% of any aspects we organise or provide for you.

  • Transfer to Home, in hours - $357.50

  • Life Rites Cool Plate Home Vigil Package* - $825.00
    *Includes Life Rites Doula Attendant for 3 hours, who can advise re. body care

  • Cremation Certificates, est. - $165.00

  • Daisybox, cardboard coffin and nameplate - $213.40

  • Private Cremation Fee - $695.00

  • BDM Death Certificate - $67.00

Victoria Spence
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