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Best Funeral Director in Brisbane, 2026

How much does a funeral or cremation cost in Brisbane? Published pricing across Brisbane funeral directors ranges from $1,399 to $2,999. We rank the 15 Brisbane funeral directors we cover by their published price, cheapest first, so the most affordable direct-cremation and funeral options are at the top — pricing is rare and hard-won in this industry. We also flag ownership type (independent family-owned vs the InvoCare or Propel corporate groups), AFDA peak-body membership, 24/7 availability and cultural-tradition specialty (Greek Orthodox, Catholic, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist). Take your time, get more than one quote, and check the AFDA member directory at afda.org.au/members. Coverage spans Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West End, New Farm and Bulimba.

15 providers ranked No paid placements

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Which is the best funeral director in Brisbane?

Our top-ranked funeral director in Brisbane for 2026 is Value Cremations — Value Cremations (Brisbane (QLD-wide), Brisbane) is an InvoCare-group funeral brand. Runners-up: Just Cremate Me and Michael Hutchinson Funerals (MH Funerals). All 15 providers in this guide serve Brisbane and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 15 providers profiled in Brisbane, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓16 listed providers operate in Brisbane, QLD (of 126 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West End, New Farm.
✓Our #1 pick for Brisbane: Value Cremations — best for families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises.
✓Brisbane-specific pricing range from listed providers: $1,399 to $2,999.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

15 Verified Funeral Directors in Brisbane, Ranked

Value Cremations

InvoCare-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Brisbane (QLD-wide)

Value Cremations (Brisbane (QLD-wide), Brisbane) is an InvoCare-group funeral brand. Direct cremation from $1,399.

From (direct cremation)

$1,399

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Value Cremations is an InvoCare-owned funeral director in Brisbane (QLD-wide), Brisbane. Services include direct cremation.

Funeral home website → 1300 982 538

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.valuecremations.com.au/pricing/queensland/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Just Cremate Me

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Stapylton / Greater Brisbane

Just Cremate Me runs an independent family-owned funeral home from Stapylton / Greater Brisbane. Direct cremation from $1,450.

From (direct cremation)

$1,450

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Just Cremate Me is an independent family-owned funeral director in Stapylton / Greater Brisbane, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 07 3807 5230

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.cremateme.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Michael Hutchinson Funerals (MH Funerals)

Propel Funeral Partners AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Oxley

Michael Hutchinson Funerals (MH Funerals) is an Propel Funeral Partners brand based in Oxley. AFDA member. Direct cremation from $1,550.

From (direct cremation)

$1,550

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Traditional Burial, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Michael Hutchinson Funerals (MH Funerals) is an Propel-owned funeral director in Oxley, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, traditional burial.

Funeral home website → 07 3273 1399 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://mhfunerals.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Brisbane Cremation

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Underwood

Brisbane Cremation, in Underwood, Brisbane, operates as an independent family-owned funeral home. Direct cremation from $1,595.

From (direct cremation)

$1,595

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Brisbane Cremation is an independent family-owned funeral director in Underwood, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 1300 110 138

Note: Sourced + verified from https://brisbanecremation.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Cremations Only

Independent Australian-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Murarrie

Cremations Only (Murarrie, Brisbane) is an independent Australian-owned funeral provider. Direct cremation from $1,895.

From (direct cremation)

$1,895

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Traditional Burial, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Cremations Only is an independent Australian funeral director in Murarrie, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, traditional burial.

Funeral home website → 1300 311 747

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.cremationsonly.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Tony Hollands Funerals

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Yeerongpilly

Tony Hollands Funerals runs an independent family-owned funeral home from Yeerongpilly. Direct cremation from $1,980.

From (direct cremation)

$1,980

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Traditional Burial, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Tony Hollands Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral director in Yeerongpilly, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, traditional burial.

Funeral home website → 07 3392 9919

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.tonyhollandsfunerals.com.au/budget-cremation. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Academy Funerals

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Lawnton

Academy Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral home based in Lawnton. Direct cremation from $1,999.

From (direct cremation)

$1,999

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Traditional Burial, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Academy Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral director in Lawnton, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, traditional burial.

Funeral home website → 07 3261 8222

Note: Sourced + verified from https://academyfunerals.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Horizon Funerals

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Brisbane (metro-wide)

Horizon Funerals, in Brisbane (metro-wide), Brisbane, operates as an independent family-owned funeral home. Direct cremation from $2,000.

From (direct cremation)

$2,000

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Horizon Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral director in Brisbane (metro-wide), Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 1800 355 830

Note: Sourced + verified from https://horizonfunerals.com.au/direct-cremation-brisbane/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Bare Cremation

Independent Australian-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Brisbane (metro-wide)

Bare Cremation (Brisbane (metro-wide), Brisbane) is an independent Australian-owned funeral provider. Direct cremation from $2,699.

From (direct cremation)

$2,699

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Traditional Burial, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Bare Cremation is an independent Australian funeral director in Brisbane (metro-wide), Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, traditional burial.

Funeral home website → 1800 071 176

Note: Sourced + verified from https://bare.com.au/direct-cremation/brisbane. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Newhaven Funerals

Corporate-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Stapylton / Greater Brisbane

Newhaven Funerals runs an corporate-owned funeral provider from Stapylton / Greater Brisbane. Direct cremation from $2,999.

From (direct cremation)

$2,999

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Traditional Cremation, Traditional Burial, Memorial Service, Eco / Natural Burial.

Best for: Families seeking natural burial or low-environmental-impact service

Newhaven Funerals is an corporate funeral director in Stapylton / Greater Brisbane, Brisbane. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, traditional burial.

Funeral home website → 1800 644 524

Note: Sourced + verified from https://newhavenfunerals.com.au/funeral-prices-plans/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Alex Gow Funerals

Independent family-owned AFDA member Available 24/7 Geebung

Alex Gow Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral home based in Geebung. AFDA member.

From (direct cremation)

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Traditional Burial, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting a family-owned alternative to corporate chains

Alex Gow Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral director in Geebung, Brisbane. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 07 3851 7800 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.alexgowfunerals.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

K.M. Smith Funeral Directors

Independent family-owned AFDA member Available 24/7 Bowen Hills

K.M. Smith Funeral Directors, in Bowen Hills, Brisbane, operates as an independent family-owned funeral home. AFDA member.

From (direct cremation)

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Traditional Burial, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting a family-owned alternative to corporate chains

K.M. Smith Funeral Directors is an independent family-owned funeral director in Bowen Hills, Brisbane. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 07 3252 2031 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://kmsmith.com.au/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals

InvoCare-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Newstead / multiple (Holland Park, Sandgate, Wynnum)

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals (Newstead / multiple (Holland Park, Sandgate, Wynnum), Brisbane) is an InvoCare-group funeral brand. AFDA member.

From (direct cremation)

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Traditional Burial, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals is an InvoCare-owned funeral director in Newstead / multiple (Holland Park, Sandgate, Wynnum), Brisbane. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 1300 662 172 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.ghmfunerals.com.au/about-us/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

White Lady Funerals

InvoCare-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Morningside / multiple Brisbane

White Lady Funerals runs an InvoCare-group funeral brand from Morningside / multiple Brisbane. AFDA member.

From (direct cremation)

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Traditional Burial, Traditional Cremation, Direct Cremation, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

White Lady Funerals is an InvoCare-owned funeral director in Morningside / multiple Brisbane, Brisbane. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → 1300 656 550 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.whiteladyfunerals.com.au/locations/qld/brisbane/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Simplicity Funerals

InvoCare-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Woolloongabba / multiple (Kedron, Logan, Redcliffe)

Simplicity Funerals is an InvoCare-group funeral brand based in Woolloongabba / multiple (Kedron, Logan, Redcliffe). AFDA member.

From (direct cremation)

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Traditional Burial, Traditional Cremation, Direct Cremation, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Simplicity Funerals is an InvoCare-owned funeral director in Woolloongabba / multiple (Kedron, Logan, Redcliffe), Brisbane. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → 1300 556 222 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.simplicityfunerals.com.au/locations/qld/brisbane-region/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Funeral Director in Brisbane, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
Value Cremations	From $1399 (direct cremation)	Invocare-owned	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Just Cremate Me	From $1450 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Michael Hutchinson Funerals (MH Funerals)	From $1550 (direct cremation)	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Brisbane Cremation	From $1595 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Cremations Only	From $1895 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Tony Hollands Funerals	From $1980 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Academy Funerals	From $1999 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Horizon Funerals	From $2000 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Bare Cremation	From $2699 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Newhaven Funerals	From $2999 (direct cremation)	Corporate	Families seeking natural burial or low-environmental-impact service
Alex Gow Funerals	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting a family-owned alternative to corporate chains
K.M. Smith Funeral Directors	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting a family-owned alternative to corporate chains
George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
White Lady Funerals	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Simplicity Funerals	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank funeral director in Brisbane

We rank providers on objective, publicly verifiable signals — never on star reviews, which we do not collect on this site. We weight regulator registration and credentials (the relevant Australian body for this profession), information transparency (published fees, clear scope), specialisation and service coverage, and operating track record. Compare Funeral Directors does not accept payment to feature or rank providers; where referral fees apply, they are disclosed in our footer and do not affect position.

Common questions

FAQs: funeral director in Brisbane

Who is the best funeral director in Brisbane?

Our 2026 ranking puts Value Cremations first for Brisbane, best for families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises. We rank on verifiable credentials, information transparency and service coverage — not paid placement. "Best" depends on your specific needs, so use our ranking criteria below and compare 2–3 before committing.

How much do funeral directors cost in Brisbane?

Services typically cost between $1,800 and $7,500 in Brisbane in 2026, depending on scope, provider seniority, and specialisation. Most providers offer free initial quotes; comparing 3 or more before committing is a common consumer approach.

How quickly can I get a quote in Brisbane?

Most funeral directors in Brisbane respond to quote requests within 24 hours, and many within the same business day. Submitting your requirements once through a comparison service like Compare Funeral Directors returns up to 3 quotes in under a minute.

How much does a funeral cost in Australia?

Traditional funeral with burial: $9,000-$18,000. Traditional with cremation: $5,500-$13,000. Direct cremation (no service): $1,800-$4,500. Costs vary significantly by location (Sydney highest), coffin choice ($800-$8,000), cemetery plot fees ($1,500-$25,000), and service venue. Get itemised quotes from 2-3 funeral directors before deciding — costs can be negotiated, especially for non-traditional services. Funeral bonds and prepaid plans lock in current prices.

What's included in a funeral director's service fee?

Standard inclusions: collection of deceased, preparation/embalming if required, refrigeration, paperwork (death registration, cremation permits, etc.), liaison with cemetery/crematorium, organisation of service venue, hearse, viewing arrangements, professional staff on day of service, coordination with celebrant or clergy. NOT included (separate costs): coffin/casket, cemetery plot or cremation fees, flowers, newspaper notices, catering, celebrant fees, transportation for family. Always request itemised quotes.

Can I have a funeral without a funeral director?

Legally yes in Australia, though logistically challenging. Some families do this for cultural reasons or significant cost savings. Requirements: collect/transport the deceased, arrange refrigeration (mandatory in most states), obtain death certificate, lodge with Births Deaths and Marriages, arrange cremation/burial, comply with public health regulations. Costs reduce to ~$1,500-$3,500 (mostly cremation/burial fees). Better suited to small intimate gatherings, often religious or alternative communities. The Natural Death Centre (naturaldeath.org.au) provides guidance.

What is a prepaid funeral and is it worth it?

Prepaid funerals lock in today's prices for a future funeral, paid upfront ($5,000-$15,000) or via instalments. Funds held in trust under Australian regulation. Benefits: protection against inflation (funeral costs rise 4-7% annually), assets-test exempt for Centrelink (up to $15,500), removes financial burden from family, ensures your wishes are followed. Choose a long-established provider with strong financial backing. Compare against funeral bonds (more flexibility on provider but no service guarantee) and life insurance (separate from funeral pricing).

How do I find an affordable funeral director?

Get itemised quotes from 3+ providers including: large national chains (Simplicity Funerals, Bare Cremation), local family-run businesses, and budget operators. Direct cremation (Bare Cremation) is the lowest cost at $1,995-$4,495. For full services, ask about: package deals (often save 20%), off-peak service times (lower venue fees), simpler coffins (the most marked-up item), reducing optional extras (limousines, premium flowers). Centrelink may help cover funeral costs for low-income families ($800-$2,500 funeral assistance).

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