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Best Funeral Director in Perth, 2026

How much does a funeral or cremation cost in Perth? Published pricing across Perth funeral directors ranges from $2,700 to $4,160. We rank the 11 Perth 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 Perth, Fremantle, Subiaco, Cottesloe, Joondalup and Rockingham.

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Which is the best funeral director in Perth?

Our top-ranked funeral director in Perth for 2026 is Best Price Cremations Perth — Best Price Cremations Perth (Perth, Perth) is an independent family-owned funeral home. Runners-up: Direct Cremations WA and Mayfair Funerals Perth. All 11 providers in this guide serve Perth and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 11 providers profiled in Perth, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓11 listed providers operate in Perth, WA (of 126 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Perth, Fremantle, Subiaco, Cottesloe, Joondalup.
✓Our #1 pick for Perth: Best Price Cremations Perth — best for families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises.
✓Perth-specific pricing range from listed providers: $2,700 to $4,160.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

11 Verified Funeral Directors in Perth, Ranked

Best Price Cremations Perth

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Perth

Best Price Cremations Perth (Perth, Perth) is an independent family-owned funeral home. Direct cremation from $2,700.

From (direct cremation)

$2,700

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, At-need only.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Best Price Cremations Perth is an independent family-owned funeral director in Perth, Perth. Services include direct cremation, at-need only.

Funeral home website →

Note: Sourced + verified from https://bestpricecremationsperth.com.au/cremation-cost-perth/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Direct Cremations WA

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Perth

Direct Cremations WA runs an independent family-owned funeral home from Perth. Direct cremation from $2,750.

From (direct cremation)

$2,750

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Direct Cremation, Memorial Service.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Direct Cremations WA is an independent family-owned funeral director in Perth, Perth. Services include direct cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 0412 910 421

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

Mayfair Funerals Perth

Independent Australian-owned Transparent pricing Perth

Mayfair Funerals Perth is an independent Australian-owned funeral provider based in Perth. Direct cremation from $2,890.

From (direct cremation)

$2,890

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

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

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Mayfair Funerals Perth is an independent Australian funeral director in Perth, Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → (08) 9271 2145

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

Farewell Cremations

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Perth

Farewell Cremations, in Perth, Perth, operates as an independent family-owned funeral home. Direct cremation from $2,900.

From (direct cremation)

$2,900

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

Farewell Cremations is an independent family-owned funeral director in Perth, Perth. Services include direct cremation, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Funeral home website → 0403 136 250

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

Greenfields Funerals

Independent family-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Port Kennedy (servicing Perth metro)

Greenfields Funerals (Port Kennedy (servicing Perth metro), Perth) is an independent family-owned funeral home. Direct cremation from $4,160.

From (direct cremation)

$4,160

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

Greenfields Funerals is an independent family-owned funeral director in Port Kennedy (servicing Perth metro), Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → 1300 69 79 89

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

Bowra & O'Dea Funeral Directors

Independent family-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Perth (Stirling St, Highgate)

Bowra & O'Dea Funeral Directors runs an independent family-owned funeral home from Perth (Stirling St, Highgate). 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

Bowra & O'Dea Funeral Directors is an independent family-owned funeral director in Perth (Stirling St, Highgate), Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → (08) 9231 5199 Verify on AFDA register ↗

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

Purslowe & Chipper Funerals

InvoCare-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 North Perth

Purslowe & Chipper Funerals is an InvoCare-group funeral brand based in North Perth. 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

Purslowe & Chipper Funerals is an InvoCare-owned funeral director in North Perth, Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → (08) 9444 4835 Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.purslowechipperfunerals.com.au/locations/north-perth/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Mareena Purslowe Funerals (White Lady WA)

InvoCare-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 North Perth

Mareena Purslowe Funerals (White Lady WA), in North Perth, Perth, operates as 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, Direct Cremation, Memorial Service, Prepaid Plans.

Best for: Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises

Mareena Purslowe Funerals (White Lady WA) is an InvoCare-owned funeral director in North Perth, Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → (08) 9388 1623 Verify on AFDA register ↗

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

Prosser Scott Funeral Directors

Independent family-owned AFDA member Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Fremantle / Perth Metro

Prosser Scott Funeral Directors (Fremantle / Perth Metro, Perth) is 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, Direct Cremation, Eco / Natural Burial, Prepaid Plans.

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

Prosser Scott Funeral Directors is an independent family-owned funeral director in Fremantle / Perth Metro, Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → (08) 9381 6133 Verify on AFDA register ↗

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

Salvos Funerals

Corporate-owned Transparent pricing Available 24/7 Perth (servicing metro)

Salvos Funerals runs an corporate-owned funeral provider from Perth (servicing metro).

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

Salvos Funerals is an corporate funeral director in Perth (servicing metro), Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, direct cremation.

Funeral home website → 1300 003 893

Note: Sourced + verified from https://salvosfunerals.com.au/locations-and-price-guides/perth/. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Webb H.H. & Co Pty Ltd

Independent family-owned AFDA member Available 24/7 Welshpool

Webb H.H. & Co Pty Ltd is an independent family-owned funeral home based in Welshpool. AFDA member.

From (direct cremation)

On enquiry

Founded

Not stated

Industry body

AFDA-listed where shown

Services: Traditional Burial, Traditional Cremation, Memorial Service, At-need only.

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

Webb H.H. & Co Pty Ltd is an independent family-owned funeral director in Welshpool, Perth. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, memorial service.

Verify on AFDA register ↗

Note: Sourced + verified from https://www.funeralsdirect.com.au/wa/welshpool/webb-hh-co-pty-ltd-welshpool-wa. Confirm current pricing with the funeral home.

Funeral Director in Perth, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
Best Price Cremations Perth	From $2700 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Direct Cremations WA	From $2750 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Mayfair Funerals Perth	From $2890 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Farewell Cremations	From $2900 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Greenfields Funerals	From $4160 (direct cremation)	Independent	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Bowra & O'Dea Funeral Directors	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Purslowe & Chipper Funerals	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Mareena Purslowe Funerals (White Lady WA)	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Prosser Scott Funeral Directors	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families seeking natural burial or low-environmental-impact service
Salvos Funerals	Pricing on enquiry	Corporate	Families wanting upfront pricing with no surprises
Webb H.H. & Co Pty Ltd	Pricing on enquiry	AFDA member	Families wanting a family-owned alternative to corporate chains

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 Perth

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 Perth

Who is the best funeral director in Perth?

Our 2026 ranking puts Best Price Cremations Perth first for Perth, 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 Perth?

Services typically cost between $1,800 and $7,500 in Perth 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 Perth?

Most funeral directors in Perth 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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