Tender Funerals Illawarra
About Tender Funerals Illawarra
Tender Funerals Illawarra is a not-for-profit funeral service established in 2016, serving the Illawarra and southern Sydney regions from Port Kembla.
Australia's first franchised non-profit funeral director, Tender has delivered over 1400 meaningful and affordable funerals to families experiencing financial hardship through its at-cost pricing model. The service offers personalised after-death care, funeral arrangements and body disposal options, many based on sustainable principles, enabling families to participate actively in their loved one's final rites without incurring significant debt. Contact Tender Funerals Illawarra to discuss your funeral arrangements.
What a funeral here costs
Starting prices published by Tender Funerals Illawarra, from their own price list.
- Cardboard coffinFrom $145
- MDF coffinFrom $445
- Woven coffin (seagrass and willow)From $615
- Refrigeration/storage (up to 4 weeks)From $315
- Standard mortuary careFrom $210
- Bathing and dressing (by Tender)From $400
- Bathing and dressing (by family with support)From $350
- EmbalmingFrom $990
- Body transportation (1 transport in Tender van)From $200
- After hours call out feeFrom $550
- Death certificateFrom $68
- Cremation paperwork (attending practitioners permits)From $120
- Cremation fee - Lakeside (incl. 45 min chapel hire) Mon-ThuFrom $775
- Cremation fee - Lakeside (cremation only) Mon-FriFrom $660
- NSW government cremation levyFrom $45.10
- Interment fee - Kembla Grange (starting from)From $1,740
- Chapel hire - Lakeside 45 mins (burial onsite) Mon-ThuFrom $435
- Single location funeral service feeFrom $2,250
- Dual location funeral service feeFrom $2,500
- Direct cremation (no service, no attendance)From $1,610
- No Service No Attendance (Direct cremation without a service)From $1,610
Published by tenderfunerals.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.
“This funeral home is truely amazing . From the start to finish we were given so much care as a family and to our dad . Talked through everything step by step too to give us a clear vision of everything that would be happening . We can’t...”
“Tender Funerals were great to deal with from the initial enquiry to the end of the service. They were very well organised. The initial meeting with Aimee went really smoothly...”
Greg MesserSeptember 2025“We can’t speak highly enough of Tender Funerals! We had to organise a family member’s repatriation to New Zealand and the team at Tender has gone above and beyond helping us with...”
Nanja HauffJune 2024
“Tender funerals in Wauchope NSW: We were supported in every way possible with sincere authenticity, to provide our mother with the intimate, simple and very beautiful funeral that she wanted; we were guided through the process with ease, to be able to include contributions from family to create a unique personal theme. I cant express our gratitude enough to the staff who guided us, and to the many volunteers behind the scenes.”
k AdamsSeptember 2022“We recently used Tender Funerals for my husband’s cremation. They were absolutely wonderful. Amy came to my daughter’s home as logistically that was the easiest meet point for my children, and from the moment we sat down together, Amy put us at ease. She was very understanding and so attentive to any specific detail or question we had. Angelique then took over with the logistics and kept us informed every step of the way. Very caring people who take care of your loved ones with the utmost respect prior to the funeral. They keep you updated in every aspect and make this difficult journey for the family just that much easier. Thank you for your care and thoughtfulness at this time. Sue Chippindall”
Susan ChippindallMay 2025
How they can help
Services offered by Tender Funerals Illawarra.
Direct Cremation
Simple cremation without a service. Ashes returned.
Traditional Cremation
Chapel service followed by cremation.
Traditional Burial
Graveside or chapel service with burial.
Celebration of Life
Less formal gathering with personal tributes.
Natural Burial
Environmentally friendly burial option.
Transport & Hearse
Hearse and family transport.
Facilities
- ChapelOn-site ceremony space
Membership and registration
- Australian Business Number
- 21 271 844 991
- 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 Tender Funerals Illawarra whether the cost can be spread over time. Payment options vary between providers.
Livestreaming is not currently listed for Tender Funerals Illawarra. Ask the team if it can be arranged through a third party.
Contact Tender Funerals Illawarra 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
Tender Funerals Illawarra
- 99 Military RoadPort Kembla NSW 2505
- Opening hoursHours listed as 24 hours. Call to arrange a visit.From their public listing. Call to confirm before you visit.
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Support and resources
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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