Life Rites Funerals
About Life Rites Funerals
Life Rites Funeral Services is based in Hurstville in Sydney's south and looks after families across the St George area with arranging, viewing and ceremony planning.
The team takes on the practical detail of coffin, flowers, celebrant, paperwork, transport and venue so families can focus on grief and gathering rather than logistics. Both traditional services and lower-cost cremation packages are offered, with options to suit cultural preferences common across the southern suburbs. Available 24 hours a day.
What a funeral here costs
Starting prices published by Life Rites Funerals, from their own price list.
- Direct cremation (no service, no attendance) - sample totalFrom $3,800.72
- Cremation with funeral service - sample totalFrom $9,183.44
- Transfer into care (in hours)From $357.50
- Mortuary berth feeFrom $550
- Essential body careFrom $345
- Daisybox cardboard coffinFrom $235
- Cremation fee and ashes returnFrom $595.10
- BDM death certificateFrom $75
- Funeral direction feeFrom $550
- Doctor's cremation certificatesFrom $110
- Viewing or being-with in chapelFrom $176
- Crematorium chapel (per 45 minutes)From $600
Published by liferites.com.au, checked May 2026
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.
“I cannot speak highly enough of life rites. Skye provided a wonderful and emphatic service to us. My mother who died 5 years ago and before she died insisted we use white lady funerals who were efficient but did everything in an orderly...”
“It was an easy decision to choose Life Rites when we lost our beautiful Mum, and wanted to give her the dignified, kind, compassionate and gentle kind of service that reflected...”
Gabrielle BonneyMarch 2026“Ben from Life Rites Funerals has taken care of both of my parents funerals recently. He made it the easiest & most beautiful experience & with so much care & empathy. Helping us...”
Cassy CroucherOctober 2025
“We entrusted our loved one into the hands of Life Rites and what we were met with was extraordinary kindness. In the midst of grief, they brought calm and steadiness when everything felt uncertain. Ben, our funeral director, was a rare and beautiful presence - gentle, grounded and deeply compassionate. He guided us with such care that even in sorrow, we felt supported and understood. The entire team carries their work with dignity and quiet grace. I couldn’t recommend Life Rites more highly. In life’s most fragile moments, they are truly something special.”
Tiana LadejoFebruary 2026“During an incredibly difficult time, Ben, Kim and the team at Life Rites, provided exceptional compassion, care and support. Their attention to detail, empathy, respect and professionalism, made all the difference. I was in awe of the way they work and they went above and beyond to personalise the service for my husband. It wasn’t just a funeral, it was a beautiful celebration of life. I highly recommend them for their expertise and care.”
Liz LeesFebruary 2026
How they can help
Services offered by Life Rites Funerals.
Traditional Cremation
Chapel service followed by cremation.
Traditional Burial
Graveside or chapel service with burial.
Memorial Service
A gathering to celebrate a life lived.
Chapel Service
Service held in an on-site or local chapel.
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.
Repatriation
Overseas transfer for burial or cremation.
Natural Burial
Environmentally friendly burial option.
Coffins & Caskets
Range of coffins and caskets.
Urns
Selection of urns for ashes.
Flowers & Tributes
Floral arrangements and tributes.
Transport & Hearse
Hearse and family transport.
Embalming
Preparation and care of the deceased.
Facilities
- ChapelOn-site ceremony space
- LivestreamingFor those unable to attend
- On-site refrigerationMortuary care facilities
Membership and registration
- Australian Business Number
- 29 467 113 498
- Active on the Australian Business Register, checked August 2026.
Cultural and religious services
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Ask the team at Life Rites Funerals whether the cost can be spread over time. Payment options vary between providers.
Ask the team at Life Rites Funerals whether the service can be livestreamed and how it would work.
Contact Life Rites 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.
Visit or call
Life Rites Funerals
- 118 Durham StreetHurstville NSW 2220
- Opening hoursPhone answered 24 hours. Call to arrange a visit.From their public listing. Call to confirm before you visit.
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Talk to Life Rites Funerals
Phone answered 24 hours. Free quotes, with no obligation.
Support and resources
- Formal counselling: stated on website: "Guidance & Counselling" support services offering sensitive guidance, and monthly "Grief Circles" for funeral clients
- Support groups
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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