The cost of a White Lady funeral varies depending on the type of service, coffin, venue, flowers, catering and whether you choose burial or cremation. Every farewell is different – your funeral specialists will provide a clear, personalised quote based on your wishes.
Read our guide: How much does a funeral cost?
You don't have to make decisions right now.
All you need to do is call us, and we’ll take care of your loved one first.
Here is what happens next
We're here to guide you every step of the way. Call us anytime, or leave your details and we'll call you back when you're ready.
Now
You call us, and we'll be there
We answer any hour, day or night, and talk you through everything at your pace. Then we bring your loved one into our care, wherever they are. We handle all of this for you.
Next
We look after them, until you’re ready
Your loved one is safe with us, and can stay in our care for as long as you need. There's no rush on this part. While you're with your family, we take care of the immediate practical steps, and your White Lady stays your one contact, ready whenever you are.
Later
The farewell, shaped together
We organise and coordinate everything for you, to make their farewell what they would have wanted.
We're ready to help
Questions families ask in the first hours
A few answers to common questions are here if you want them, and anything you need can be covered when you call.
Most funerals are held within five to ten days after someone passes away. The first meeting with your White Lady funeral specialists usually takes a few hours – we’ll discuss and confirm the main details. After the initial meeting, much of the work happens behind the scenes – your funeral specialist will arrange venues, paperwork and logistics. The overall timeframe depends on your family’s needs, level of detail and how clear your loved one’s wishes are.
You’ll need to decide on the main details first – where and when the service will be held, whether it will be a burial or cremation, how many people will be in attendance. You’ll also need to decide on the structure and style of the ceremony, who will speak, and additional touches like music, readings and flowers. Your White Lady Funeral specialists will guide you through each decision and provide practical support to help ease overwhelm, as we know there are a lot of choices to make. We can also connect you with religious or cultural experts if you need help making culturally sensitive decisions.
No, you don’t have to use a funeral director to plan a funeral. Some families choose to manage all of the arrangements independently, only seeking professional support for specific logistics such as transport or care of the deceased.
You have complete say in how a funeral is planned and what form it takes. Our role is to offer guidance, handle logistics and ensure everything complies with legal and safety requirements – not to make decisions for you.
Funerals in Australia can take place almost anywhere that’s safe and appropriate. We’ve helped families plan services in gardens, community halls, local beaches or even sports clubs – funerals don’t just need to be held in a church or chapel.
Yes. Many people choose to plan their funeral in advance so their wishes are known and their family doesn’t have to make difficult decisions later. You can pre-plan as much or as little as you like, and update your plans over time.
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