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.
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85 The Lakes Way Forster
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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
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Professional service fee (single location)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $4,260 |
| Professional service fee (two locations)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $4,950 |
| Transfer, mortuary and body preparation (combined fee)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $1,523 |
| Transfer fee (within 75km, business hours)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $470 |
| Mortuary and storage feePublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $555 |
| Body preparation feePublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $498 |
| Viewing (weekday business hours)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $340 |
| Coffin - NSNA onlyPublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $970 |
| Coffin - MDF veneer, vinyl wrapped and paintedPublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $2,170 |
| Coffin - solid timberPublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $3,940 |
| Cremation fee (Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $1,390 |
| Celebrant servicesPublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $550 |
| After-hours transfer (weeknights and weekends)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $795 |
| Cremation service necessary care (minimum cost estimate)Published by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026 | $10,261.1 |
| Cremation, with No Service, No AttendancePublished by greatlakesfunerals.com.au (PDF), checked September 2026 | $4,900 |
Pricing is gathered from a range of published sources, including funeral directors’ own websites and price lists. Figures vary with circumstances and are not automatically kept current. Please confirm any figure with the funeral director before relying on it.
Facilities
Livestreaming
For those unable to attend
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Yes, Great Lakes Funerals offers payment plans for families who need a bit more flexibility around timing. Speak with the team about what works for your circumstances.
Yes, livestreaming is available for any service. Great Lakes Funerals can run it privately for family only, or publicly for a wider audience.
Contact Great Lakes Funerals directly to discuss Sorry Business and other cultural requirements. Practices vary between communities, so it is worth confirming what the team can accommodate before booking.
Support and resources
Post-funeral care
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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