Modesty Funerals
About Modesty Funerals
Modesty Funerals is a funeral director serving families in Sydney, NSW and surrounding areas.
Facilities include an on-site chapel, livestreaming for distant family. They serve Chinese Traditional families. Languages spoken at the office include Mandarin. First-call coverage is available 24 hours, every day of the week.
What a funeral here costs
Starting prices published by Modesty Funerals, from their own price list.
- Full embalmingFrom $1,100
- Cremation certificate (charged by medical practitioner)From $165
- Floral hearseFrom $1,705
- Professional service fee — single service (up to 45 minutes, one venue)From $2,500
- Professional service fee — dual service (church then crematorium/cemetery)From $2,500
- Transfer into our care from place of deathFrom $535
- Hearse and four bearers on day of serviceFrom $3,300
- Hearse and two bearers on day of serviceFrom $2,600
- Mortuary accommodation (up to 14 days)From $250
- Care and dressing of loved oneFrom $360
- Coffin rangeFrom $1,225
- Cremation only fee (Macquarie Park Crematorium, weekday)From $605
- Cremation with 45-minute chapel hire (Macquarie Park Crematorium, weekday)From $1,372
- Death certificateFrom $71.50
- Temporary embalmingFrom $638
Published by modestyfunerals.com.au (PDF), 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.
“Exceptional service during a challenging time. The compassionate and professional approach of Joseph made all the difference for our family. Communication was outstanding throughout the month, and the final burial arrangements were handled...”
“Joseph & Teresa are very nice and professional funeral consultants. They providede a perfect traditional Chinese funeral for my dad. Many thanks to them!”
Y WOctober 2020
How they can help
Services offered by Modesty 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.
Celebration of Life
Less formal gathering with personal tributes.
Repatriation
Overseas transfer for burial or cremation.
Flowers & Tributes
Floral arrangements and tributes.
Facilities
- ChapelOn-site ceremony space
- LivestreamingFor those unable to attend
Cultural and religious services
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Ask the team at Modesty Funerals whether the cost can be spread over time. Payment options vary between providers.
Ask the team at Modesty Funerals whether the service can be livestreamed and how it would work.
Contact Modesty 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
Modesty Funerals
- 499 Sussex StreetSydney NSW 1001
- Opening hoursPhone answered 24 hours. Call to arrange a visit.From their public listing. Call to confirm before you visit.
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