About Great Lakes Funerals
Great Lakes Funerals at Forster publishes a pricing and disclosure document on its website in line with the Fair Trading Regulation Act in NSW, so families can see the costs before phoning. A more detailed estimate can be requested for the specific service they are planning. The firm is AFDA-accredited and covers Forster, Tuncurry and the wider Great Lakes region. Available 24 hours a day for at-need calls. Phone the Forster office to confirm inclusions or to begin arrangements for a local burial or cremation service.
Contact
85 The Lakes Way Forster
Get directionsServices offered
Traditional Cremation
Chapel service followed by cremation.
Traditional Burial
Graveside or chapel service with burial.
Celebration of Life
Less formal gathering with personal tributes.
Livestreaming
Broadcast for those who cannot attend.
Pre-Planning
Lock in costs and arrangements in advance.
Coffins & Caskets
Range of coffins and caskets.
What families say
Cassandra Turner
Sept 2024Emma and Lloyd were so accommodating with us wanting to personalise our Celebration of Life service. Nothing was too difficult. Every aspect was catered to with ease and clarity of communication. The premises were beautiful and provided a comfortable space to plan and hold the service we had foreseen. Thank you to Great Lakes Funerals for helping us to deliver a wonderful celebration service during a difficult time.
Julie Meredith
Jan 2025A massive thank you to the team at Great Lakes Funeral team. Nothing was ever a problem. Emma was always available to discuss anything that was a concern organising my husbands funeral. The tea room next door was also a great asset to have everything in the one place. In this difficult time for the family they were a pleasure to deal with.
Irys Adonis
Nov 2023My family and I worked alongside Emma and Lloyd after the passing of my beloved Papa. The care and compassion shown to us during such a stressful time exceeded beyond our expectations. If I could give 100 stars, I would. With only two days to plan, Emma and Lloyd put an incredible amount of attention to detail into every single aspect leading up to, the day of, and post service. This attention to detail took a huge weight off our shoulders, and everything was seamless. We are so beyond grateful to have had Emma, Lloyd and the rest of their team (also, a huge shoutout to Wendy Ballard who conducted the service) support us through this. Because of them, my Papa received a farewell that honoured him and his legacy in a way that he deserved. Thank you!
Rameka Brougham
Nov 2023A massive thank you to Emma and the team at Great Lakes who were very professional and supportive during a difficult time for the family. They were accommodating and respectful. Thank you very much!
Pricing guide
Indicative pricing only. Final costs depend on your specific choices and circumstances.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Professional service fee (single location) | $4,260 |
| Professional service fee (two locations) | $4,950 |
| Transfer, mortuary and body preparation (combined fee) | $1,523 |
| Transfer fee (within 75km, business hours) | $470 |
| Mortuary and storage fee | $555 |
| Body preparation fee | $498 |
| Viewing (weekday business hours) | $340 |
| Coffin - NSNA only | $970 |
| Coffin - MDF veneer, vinyl wrapped and painted | $2,170 |
| Coffin - solid timber | $3,940 |
| Cremation fee (Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens) | $1,390 |
| Celebrant services | $550 |
| After-hours transfer (weeknights and weekends) | $795 |
| Cremation service necessary care (minimum cost estimate) | $10,261.1 |
Facilities
Livestreaming
For those unable to attend
Photo gallery
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Great Lakes Funerals does not currently list payment plans as a standard option. It is worth asking the team directly, as some providers can offer flexibility on request.
Livestreaming is not currently listed for Great Lakes Funerals. Ask the team if it can be arranged through a third party.
Great Lakes Funerals does not specifically list Sorry Business experience. For Indigenous arrangements, speak with the team about your needs before booking.
Support and resources
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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