F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors
4.5from 25 Google reviewsRedan, VICPhone answered 24 hours
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About F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors
F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors is a funeral director serving families in Redan, VIC and surrounding areas. The business offers livestreaming for distant family. Member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association, with 24-hour first-call coverage every day.
What a funeral here costs
Starting prices published by F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors, from their own price list.
Packages
- Essential care direct burial (no service, no attendance)From $4,022.90
- Essential care direct cremation (no service, no attendance)From $4,770.90
- Dual service (chapel/church then committal)From $5,420
- Single service (one venue, no cemetery attendance)From $5,055
- After hours transfer feeFrom $785
- Saturday funeral service surcharge (first 4 hours)From $1,150
- Sunday / public holiday funeral service surcharge (first 4 hours)From $1,300
- Viewing during business hours (essential care or additional viewings)From $185
- Viewing outside business hours (evenings, weekends, public holidays)From $285
- Flowers - end to end arrangementFrom $350
- Doctor's certificate for cremationFrom $88
- Catering - cold menu (per person)From $18
- Catering - hot and cold menu (per person)From $21.50
- Room hire for post-service cateringFrom $200
About these prices. They are gathered from the website and price list published by F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors, and can change. Fees like the professional service fee, permits and the death certificate may be added to a package. The surest way to know the full cost is to ask F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors for an itemised quote.
Published by fwbarnes.com.au (PDF), checked May 2026
Reviews
4.5 from 25 Google reviews
“To Sharnie and the team at FW Barnes, where do i begin. To say we appreciate everything you all did for us, as a family, is an understatement. Nora's 'Celebration of Life' was nothing short of perfect. No parent should bury their child...”
Dana Seeary, March 2025
“Do not recommend. Organising a funeral is already a hard enough time, unfortunately it wasn't made much easier by this business. The lack of empathy and compassion was more than...”
Shari Livingston, February 2025
“Wonderfully caring and supportive staff during what was the most traumatic time of our lives. Sharni and Simon went to every effort possible to ensure that we farewelled our...”
Kate VDH (K8), July 2024
“Sharnie and the team were so wonderful to work with. They helped at the very last minute. Nothing was too hard and they honestly went above and beyond to give our father the beautiful send off he deserved. I can't recommend FW Barnes & Son anymore. So professional, so empathetic and caring. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The Wallis Family.”
Sig Wallis, May 2023
“FW Barnes was very professional yet friendly and quite helpful while taking care of my mother’s funeral. I live in the U.S therefore didn’t know the protocol for funerals in Australia, and although my parents lived in Ballarat the funeral was to take place in Wangaratta which made the situation very convoluted. Simon Prague took care of all the details and made a very difficult and painful situation much more bearable as I could concentrate on consoling my father who was heartbroken. Thanks to Mr Prague and his team the details of the funeral were easy. Details and orchestrating...”
Marie-Claire Dauterman, January 2024
Visit or call
F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors
- 701 Darling StreetRedan VIC 3350
- Phone answered 24 hours, every day.From their public listing. Call to confirm before you visit.
How they can help
Services offered by F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors.
Livestreaming
Broadcast for those who cannot attend.
Pre-Planning
Lock in costs and arrangements in advance.
Coffins & Caskets
Range of coffins and caskets.
Membership and registration
- Industry body
- Funerals Australia, formerly the AFDA
- Listed as a member. Member list checked August 2026.
- Australian Business Number
- 30 614 760 762
- Registered as F.W. BARNES FUNERAL SERVICES PTY LTD. Active on the Australian Business Register, checked August 2026.
Common questions
Quick answers to questions families often ask.
Ask the team at F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors whether the cost can be spread over time. Payment options vary between providers.
Yes, F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors offers livestreaming. Ask the team how it can be set up for your service.
Contact F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors 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.
Good to know
- Livestreaming
- Available
Gathered from public sources, like the F.W. Barnes & Son Funeral Directors website. Details can change, so please confirm with the team.
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