How much does a funeral cost in Tasmania? (2026 guide)
Tasmania has one of the least transparent funeral markets in Australia. No traditional funeral director price lists were available from any source in our research, so the ranges in this guide rely on aggregator data, cemetery fee schedules, and a single specialist provider.
The 2025 eziFunerals Australian Funeral Index placed TAS at $7,400 average (advertised base prices), slightly below the national average of $7,750. Treat that figure with caution given how thin the underlying data is; only the Northern Territory has less.
What we do know: council cemetery fees in TAS are among the lowest in Australia. And Tasmania is home to one of Australia's few water cremation (aquamation) providers, offering an alternative to traditional flame cremation.
Every price here is a base advertised package price unless labelled otherwise. The provider figures below are drawn from publicly available pricing (national operators and one specialist provider) and aggregator estimates, last reviewed June 2026. They are indicative, subject to change, and may not reflect a final quote. Request an itemised quote from any provider before signing anything.
- Direct cremation
- $2,200 to $6,000Standard flame cremation sits low; Alluvium water cremation is $4,400 to $6,000.
- Cremation with service
- $4,500 to $7,800
- Burial (all-in estimate)
- $8,000 to $18,433Funeral director fees plus cemetery; an aggregator estimate, as no local price lists were found.
Advertised base prices, indicative only. Always request an itemised quote.
Direct cremation in Tasmania
Estimated range: $2,200 to $6,000
The upper end of this range includes water cremation through Alluvium ($4,400 to $6,000). Standard flame cremation sits at the lower end.
No traditional TAS funeral director publishes direct cremation pricing online. National providers operating in TAS provide the only published commercial pricing:
| Provider | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Willed | $2,099 to $3,699 | National, check TAS coverage |
| Bare Cremation | $2,599 to $3,208 | National, check TAS coverage |
| Salvos Funerals | $2,788 to $3,124 | Not-for-profit, check TAS coverage |
| Alluvium Water Cremations | $4,400 to $6,000 | Water cremation (aquamation) |
National providers may not cover all TAS locations. Check coverage maps directly before assuming availability. Transport surcharges for remote areas within TAS may apply.
Water cremation in Tasmania
Alluvium Water Cremations is one of a small number of Australian providers offering water cremation (also called aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis). The process uses water and an alkaline solution instead of flame to process remains.
Alluvium pricing: $4,400 to $6,000
Water cremation is more expensive than standard flame cremation. The process takes longer (typically 12 to 20 hours versus 1 to 3 hours for flame cremation) and the equipment is more specialised.
Families who choose water cremation typically do so for environmental reasons. The process uses less energy and produces fewer emissions than flame cremation. It is legal in Tasmania, and Alluvium is the only provider-specific data point available for the state.
Cremation with service in Tasmania
Estimated range: $4,500 to $7,800
This range is based on aggregator estimates, not primary provider price lists. No TAS funeral director publishes cremation-with-service pricing online.
National providers (Willed, Bare, Salvos) offer cremation-with-service packages that may cover TAS, but availability varies by location.
How much does a cremation cost in Australia?
Burial in Tasmania
Estimated range: $8,000 to $18,433 (funeral director fees plus cemetery, aggregator estimate)
As with cremation, no TAS funeral director publishes burial package pricing. The range here is based on aggregator data.
Burial costs in TAS are lower than in Sydney or Melbourne, largely because council-operated cemetery fees are lower. But without provider price lists to verify the funeral director component, the total range should be treated as indicative.
Cemetery fees in Tasmania
Council-operated cemeteries in Tasmania have among the lowest fee structures in Australia.
City of Launceston ([Carr Villa Memorial Park schedule](https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Carr-Villa-Memorial-Park)):
| Fee type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult cremation | $693 |
| Pre-purchase right of burial | $2,065 |
| Standard burial interment | $1,529 |
Interment is charged on top of the right of burial, and the total varies by section and depth; confirm the current figure with the council. Cremation fees here are substantially lower than metro cemetery fees in other states. For comparison: MCB in Perth charges around $1,350 for cremation, Macquarie Park in Sydney charges $3,075 for burial interment, and Melbourne metro plots run to around $13,028.
Hobart-area cemetery fees were not available at the time of this research. Contact the relevant council or cemetery trust for current pricing.
Regulation and pricing transparency
Tasmania has no mandatory pricing disclosure law. There is no equivalent of the NSW Funeral Information Standard. TAS funeral directors are not required to publish pricing online.
The lack of published pricing makes Tasmania one of the hardest states in which to compare funeral costs before contacting providers. Families must make phone calls to get pricing, often while dealing with time pressure.
What tends to affect the cost in TAS
These are general points families commonly weigh up. None of this is advice; the right choice depends on individual circumstances.
National provider coverage. Willed, Bare, and Salvos may offer services in TAS at their standard national pricing, which sits below the aggregator-estimated averages. Coverage varies by location.
Itemised quotes. Without published local pricing, the practical way to compare is to call. A line-by-line breakdown of the professional service fee, transfer, coffin, and cremation or cemetery charges makes providers easier to compare.
Water cremation. Where the environmental aspect matters, Alluvium ($4,400 to $6,000) combines the cremation and a basic service. This sits alongside a traditional provider's cremation-with-service package as one option.
Council cemetery fees. TAS council cemetery fees are among the lowest in Australia, which gives a comparison point when families evaluate total burial costs.
The bank funeral exception. Most major Australian banks will release funds to pay the funeral director's invoice directly from the deceased's frozen account before probate is granted. See paying for the funeral before probate.
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*This page contains general information about funeral costs and is not financial or legal advice. Prices change and individual circumstances vary. Always request an itemised quote and, for prepaid or financial planning decisions, seek independent advice.*
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This guide is general information to help Australian families, editorially reviewed by the Funerals Direct team from publicly available sources. It is not legal or financial advice. Funeral prices change and vary by provider and region, so always ask for an itemised written quote. For prepaid funerals, bonds, or insurance, consider speaking with an independent financial adviser or a free financial counsellor on 1800 007 007.
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