Direct Burial
This is a cost of $2,967 (inclusive of gst), plus the cost of a casket, the digging fee and the Doctor’s fee if there is one. There are extra charges for viewings, additional nights in the cool room or work after hours. Note that State of Grace do not purchase burial plots.
Our general professional service fee is $3,100. However, we recognise that individual family needs differ and this fee may be adjusted to reflect the time required to meet your specific requirements.
Includes detailed funeral options, dressing, use of necessary equipment, attending to all necessary paperwork etc. There may be an additional charge for after hours, weekend or holiday service.
$350 – There will be an additional $275 charge for any transfers after 6pm and could also be an additional charge for transfers outside of the Auckland area (more than 25km from the State of Grace branch).
Average $850. We are able to organise this service when necessary.
$95 per night
Casket from $660 for a liner.
We have an extensive range of locally produced natural caskets and shrouds, along with conventional caskets – see our casket page.
This is usually a charge made by the doctor to provide the necessary medical documents. These costs can vary considerably and can be from $80 to over $300.
$60 – Necessary for cremation only.
$33 each with additional $7 for courier.
From $750 – this varies between each crematorium.
This fee is for the digging of the grave and varies considerably between each cemetery. State of Grace do not purchase burial plots.
Family are welcome to come and sit with their loved one at our premises.
For a full funeral, the first viewing is included in the professional services fee. There may be a $250 per hour fee for additional viewings. Please discuss this with your funeral director.
Average notice is $200
$350
From $250 for a bouquet and from $300 for a casket bar.
We encourage use of a wide range of community facilites for the service, including churches, council chapels, boating clubs, community halls, RSA etc and the cost varies.
From $250
From $150
From: $575 – We have a list of celebrants we can recommend. We endeavour to match each family with the most appropriate person for them, so please chat to us about this.
The cost depends on the venue and what equipment is required.
These vary greatly depending on the style from either a simple bookmark to a several page booklet. Costs for an A4 folded booklet in colour start at around $3.50 each.
Usually a cost per head from $12
Sometimes a full funeral service is not held at the time of cremation or burial. Our professional services fee for assisting with arranging a memorial service is $1,200.