Affordable Burials
If a simple and affordable burial is your wish or that of your deceased loved one, I can accommodate this. This service consists of a straightforward and respectful graveside ceremony, which I or someone of your choosing can lead. Sometimes families simply gather together without a formal service.
Whatever your preference, I take great pride in providing a fully professional and supportive service to the family, ensuring that the occasion is meaningful and respectful.
Remember these 4 things:
- Saving costs does not lessen the significance of anything or anyone.
- What is most important to you, your family, and friends?
- Don’t let stress or worry become overwhelming.
- Sometimes simple is best.
Simple Burial Services
$2288.00
(includes GST)
This price is all-inclusive and covers everything you will need for a burial.
This price does not include the plot or the cost of interment, as these can vary and some plots may already be paid for.
Our low-cost burial service at the gravesite can accommodate groups of all sizes. As the body is not embalmed, the burial should take place within a few days.
We offer natural burials using our untreated plywood caskets. Below is an example of the coffin we use. We have only one type of coffin, which is included in the price.
This is what the inclusive price covers:
- Me being personally available to you 24/7
- Meeting with you and your family to complete all the necessary paperwork
- Transferring your deceased loved one into our care
- A wooden casket
- All transportation
- Collecting all necessary paperwork
- Coordinating with the local council
- Graveside service (if desired)
- The death certificate
- A local newspaper notice
- Coordinating the entire process to minimize stress and burden for you and your family
- Please note:– This does not include plot and interment costs. This is because sometimes people already have a plot, and the prices between Nelson and Tasman can vary.
Natural Burials
SDF caters especially for those wanting a natural burial. Because we do not embalm the person, it works in well with the way we do funerals.
We use untreated plywood, like the one shown above. Sometimes families will decorate the coffin themselves.
We also have an option of using a “coffin tray” with the person wrapped in a shroud. Obviously there would be time restraints with this – but it is a definite option.
You can even use a shroud or blanket you have. I am happy to wrap the person if you don’t want to do that. We would do this asap and place on the tray, so we don’t need to move the person again.
There is no extra charge for natural burials
Did you know... ?
One Plot – Multiple People
Did you know that you can purchase a plot at Marsden Cemetery (and likely at most cemeteries) where two coffins can be buried in a single plot?
Moreover, you can have up to 10 sets of ashes interred in the same plot.
Therefore, in theory, the cost of one plot could accommodate a family plot for 12 people. There would, of course, be interment fees for each individual. However, when you compare that to purchasing individual urn plots, say at $400 each as an example, the savings are substantial, and the entire family is in one location.