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.
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99 Military Road Port Kembla
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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.
What families say
Molly
Dec 2025This 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 praise Dani and team enough . We got so many complements through the funeral service too of how lovely Tenders care . We truely would recommend Tenders . They really made it so much easier for us to deal with our grief . Our hearts are truely greatful 💕
Greg Messer
Sept 2025Tender 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. Everything was explained and the service was excellent. Rod did a great job as the Celebrant. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Not only were they the most affordable, they were provided exceptional service from the first contact. You cannot get any better than Tender Funerals AAA+++
Nanja Hauff
June 2024We 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 everything! Not to mention how much better value for money, by far the cheapest quote we got and it ended up being cheaper than that again! Thank you so much for everything you have done for our family, we highly appreciate it and will forever be thankful! 🤎
k Adams
Sept 2022Tender 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.
Susan Chippindall
May 2025We 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
Pricing guide
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Direct cremation (no service, no attendance) | $1,510 |
| Cardboard coffin | $145 |
| MDF coffin | $445 |
| Woven coffin (seagrass and willow) | $615 |
| Refrigeration/storage (up to 4 weeks) | $315 |
| Standard mortuary care | $210 |
| Bathing and dressing (by Tender) | $400 |
| Bathing and dressing (by family with support) | $350 |
| Embalming | $990 |
| Body transportation (1 transport in Tender van) | $200 |
| After hours call out fee | $550 |
| Death certificate | $68 |
| Cremation paperwork (attending practitioners permits) | $120 |
| Cremation fee - Lakeside (incl. 45 min chapel hire) Mon-Thu | $775 |
| Cremation fee - Lakeside (cremation only) Mon-Fri | $660 |
| NSW government cremation levy | $45.1 |
| Interment fee - Kembla Grange (starting from) | $1,740 |
| Chapel hire - Lakeside 45 mins (burial onsite) Mon-Thu | $435 |
| Single location funeral service fee | $2,250 |
| Dual location funeral service fee | $2,500 |
Published by tenderfunerals.com.au, checked May 2026
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Facilities
Chapel
On-site ceremony space
Cultural and religious services
Services conducted across multiple faiths and cultural traditions, in close coordination with religious leaders and community elders.
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Tender Funerals Illawarra 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 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.
Support and resources
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day. In an emergency, call 000.
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