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Bare Cremation
An unattended direct cremation that gives you time to plan your own celebration.
Bare Memorial
A service with more flexibility and venue options compared to a funeral.
Bare Funeral
A traditional service with a coffin that still has room for lots of personal touches.
Call us 24/7, we’re always here to help.
You'll have a dedicated funeral arranger to support you through the cremation process, keeping you constantly informed along the way.
At the time of passing, we'll transfer your loved one into our care. This service is 24/7, with no out of hours fees.
Your loved one will be placed in a simple cardboard coffin.
We'll take care of the legal paperwork, and register the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages - arranging for the Death Certificate to be delivered promptly.
We'll perform a simple, non-attended cremation at one of our accredited crematorium partners.
A basic urn is included for free. Additional options are available for purchase.
You will be able to arrange the collection of your loved one's ashes at a time that suits you. Hand delivery or mail may also be available if you’re located in a major metropolitan area.
Your package includes a selection of Bare partner venues to provide a special and fitting space for your loved one’s service. Your Bare Arranger will guide you in choosing the suitable venue for your needs.
A photographic slideshow with music is included in your package to share memories of your loved one during the service. You can select their favourite music and provide cherished photos, and we will create a tribute to be played at the venue. We recommend that families include a wide variety of photos of all stages of your loved one’s life.
Your dedicated local Bare Arranger will work with you every step of the way to plan a meaningful and beautiful farewell for your loved one.
Our package includes a selection of premium coffins to choose from. Your Bare Arranger will share and discuss these options with you.
A viewing during the ceremony is optional, but included in your package price. If you prefer a viewing to take place other than at the ceremony, speak with your Bare Arranger to discuss suitability, and it can be arranged for an additional fee.
You may wish to hold a viewing prior to cremation. Your Bare Arranger can help you understand this option.
A venue upgrade gives you more options to find a setting that best suits your needs. You may want a larger space or an extended service at one of our package locations, or a different location that reflects their wishes or holds special meaning. If you have a venue in mind, we can liaise with them to take care of the arrangements.
If you would like an alternate coffin not within our included selection, please speak to your arranger, who can share with you a broader range of coffins that do come at an additional cost.
A celebrant can be added to your package to help plan and officiate the service on the day. Your Bare Arranger will recommend a celebrant who will be entrusted with honouring your loved one’s life based on an understanding of your family and your loved one.
A selection of flowers is available and can be a lovely way to bring a touch of colour to the service. You might also consider complementing the flowers with a personal touch of your own; lots of families get creative in honouring their loved one, so feel welcome to add an array of photos, letters, books and other unique mementos that reflect their life and story.
Live streaming and recording is a lovely way to include those who cannot attend in person. For some venues, this inclusion is complimentary, while others will charge a fee. If your venue does not offer live-streaming, we can arrange for an independent service to attend and stream the service for up to 90 minutes.
Your Bare Arranger will work with you to create beautifully personalised stationery and service booklets that truly reflect the life of your loved one.
If you would like your service catered, we can arrange that for you and your guests. Chat to your Bare Arranger after receiving your quote to discuss.
Hearses are a beautiful way of honouring a loved one during transport and can also form a very personal part of the service. Chat to your Bare Arranger after receiving your quote to discuss.
Embalming preserves the body for viewing or burial, and is often chosen for open-casket services.
If family or friends can't carry your loved one, our team can do this for you. Where conditions allow we'll use a wheeled trolley; otherwise we'll carry them by hand. The fee covers the additional team members required, and applies whenever your loved one needs to be carried from a hearse or transfer vehicle at the service, or if our team are required to hand lower at a cemetery. Where carrying isn't needed or otherwise requested, the fee doesn't apply.
Bare Cremation
An unattended direct cremation that gives you time to plan your own celebration.
Bare Memorial
A service with more flexibility and venue options compared to a funeral.
this option.
Bare Funeral
A traditional service with a coffin that still has room for lots of personal touches.
this option.
Bare Burial
A simple, respectful burial with no ceremony. Ideal for families that don’t want a ceremony, or want to hold their own service at another time.
Bare Graveside Service
A Bare Burial with a short graveside service. A meaningful way to say goodbye before the coffin is lowered.
Bare Dual Service Burial
A Bare Burial with a formal funeral and graveside service. For families wanting a traditional farewell before the burial.
Call us 24/7, we’re always here to help.
You'll have a dedicated funeral arranger to support you through the Burial process, keeping you constantly informed along the way.
At the time of passing, we'll transfer your loved one into our care. This service is 24/7, with no out of hours fees.
Your loved one will be placed in a MDF coffin.
We'll take care of the legal paperwork, and register the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages - arranging for the Death Certificate to be delivered promptly.
We will wash, dress and prepare your loved one. Your arranger will work with you in organising the outfit.
We organise a professional driver in a hearse to transfer your loved one to the burial site.
The venue is for the funeral service prior to attending the grave. We work with a number of venues and your arranger can guide you through your options.
We will provide your chosen music and put together a photographic tribute of your loved one for the funeral service.
If you wish to bury your loved one in a premium coffin or casket, your arranger can work with you to present options.
A simple grave marker which can be placed on the grave after burial as a temporary marker while you are organising the final headstone or plaque.
Your loved one will be prepared for a viewing that will take place at a facility and prior to the day of the burial.
We can arrange a professional celebrant who will plan and conduct the service on the day in a way that fits your wishes.
We can arrange a celebrant to see your loved one off in a way that fits your wishes.
Select from a range of personalised items. Your arranger will work with you.
Choose from a selection of flowers to be displayed on the day which you may take with you or hand out to guests.
Embalming may be required in certain burial situations or to ensure your loved one is available for viewing. On advise from our professional mortuary team our arranger will discuss with you if embalming will be required.
If family or friends can't carry your loved one, our team can do this for you. Where conditions allow we'll use a wheeled trolley; otherwise we'll carry them by hand. The fee covers the additional team members required, and applies whenever your loved one needs to be carried from a hearse or transfer vehicle at the service, or if our team are required to hand lower at a cemetery. Where carrying isn't needed or otherwise requested, the fee doesn't apply.
Our arranger will work with you to organise a venue of your choice. We have an extensive list of venues we have worked with previously, and can also work with new venues at your request.
Our arranger will work with you to navigate refreshment options.
Live streaming and recording is a lovely way to include those who cannot attend in person. For some venues, this inclusion is complimentary, while others will charge a fee. If your venue does not offer live-streaming, we can arrange for an independent service to attend and stream the service for up to 90 minutes.
Your burial plot must be organised with the cemetery directly, and your arranger will ask for the appropriate paperwork from the cemetery as proof.
The price charged to you by the cemetery for preparing the grave. Your chosen cemetery will help you navigate understanding exact costs.
Bare Burial
A simple, respectful burial with no ceremony. Ideal for families that don’t want a ceremony, or want to hold their own service at another time.
Bare Graveside Service
A Bare Burial with a short graveside service. A meaningful way to say goodbye before the coffin is lowered.
Bare Dual Service Burial
A Bare Burial with a formal funeral and graveside service. For families wanting a traditional farewell before the burial.
Frequently asked questions.
We know navigating funerals is tough. Here are some common questions that might help.
Absolutely! At Bare, we understand that each person is unique and we believe in helping you create a personalised service that reflects the life and personality of your loved one. Our experienced team will work closely with you to understand your preferences, desires and ideas, ensuring the funeral service is tailored to meet your needs and pays tribute to the life of the deceased.
In short, almost anything is possible; whether it’s a traditional, religious, or modern funeral. Feel free to give us a call and we’ll see if we can make it happen.
When it comes to the venue and location options, the short answer is - almost anywhere you like.
We use a wide variety of venues to suit your individual wishes, whether it be a formal service to something more casual. Your dedicated arranger will help you choose your venue based on your wishes, be it a cemetery chapel, a function centre, a sports club, community hall, or a restaurant or pub. We can also work with you if you have somewhere specific in mind that’s not currently listed in our hundreds of Bare partner venues.
To view our Bare Funeral venues, simply head to our venues page and enter your postcode and preferences: https://bare.com.au/venues
A funeral is a service celebrating your loved one’s life that has the coffin present at the service. It therefore takes place before the cremation and at a venue suitable for the presence of a coffin.
A memorial service in comparison does not have the coffin present at the service. Because of this the service can take place at a wider variety of venues and at any time, before or after the cremation. Many families choose to wait till their loved one's ashes are home and have the ashes present at the service.
Bare offers both types of services and the choice will ultimately depend on the family’s preferences. Speak to our arrangers to understand which type of service may be best for you and your family. If you wish to receive a free quote online, you will see options available depending on your location.
Regardless of which service you choose, Bare will be there with you on the day. From the initial planning stages to the day of the service itself, our team is physically present to help coordinate the details, support your guests, and ensure everything runs exactly as you envisioned. You aren't just left with a plan; you have our dedicated team by your side to help manage the day from start to finish.
We know that paying for a cremation or funeral can be daunting, particularly when bills and financial commitments don't stop. At Bare, we don't ask for payment upfront for an immediate or imminent arrangement. We offer affordable services and flexible payment options to support your family. If you have any questions about this, please give our care team a call on 1800 071 176.
The timeframe to bring your loved one into care depends on their location. When a person passes at home, an aged care facility or a private hospital, we do our best to attend as quickly as possible once a healthcare professional has attended and confirmed their passing by completing in writing. Generally, we’re able to attend within 2-3 hours of your healthcare professional confirming the death. If your loved one passes away in a hospital which provides a morgue, or if they are taken into the care of the Coroner, we’ll need the Next Of Kin to complete an authority for their release. It’s quite normal for this process to take a day or so. We make the arrangements to bring them into care from a hospital or the Coroner on your behalf, and with your permission.
At Bare, we collect anytime day or night. Sometimes we will be dictated by the location of collection, for example certain hospitals will have dedicated collection times that we must adhere to. Needless to say, we will always collect as soon as possible - and there are never any out of hours hidden fees.
You can. Many families choose to hold a funeral service, such as a religious or secular ceremony, followed by a burial. This is called a Dual Service Burial. The funeral allows a larger group of family and friends to gather and pay their respects, while the burial provides a moment for final goodbyes. Both can be arranged to suit your family and loved one’s wishes. There are endless ways to give these services a personal touch – we’ll help you celebrate your loved one’s life story just the right way.
A burial refers to the act of interring (or placing) a loved one in a grave, while a graveside service is a ceremony held at the burial site. Graveside services are often simple and intimate, but can be combined with a larger service like a funeral, held at a separate location beforehand. A graveside service is a beautiful way to say farewell, and observe the burial as it takes place – there are many ways we can help you make this quiet moment truly special, and unique to your family and wishes. You may like to consider having a celebrant or member of the clergy accompany you to lead the service itself.
Planning from home starts with a simple phone call to our team on 1800 071 176 (we’re available 24/7). You’ll speak with your dedicated concierge, who’ll take some brief details and talk you through the process, along with answering any questions you might have. Their role is to make your life just a little bit easier, and so they will do everything they can to make the cremation or funeral arrangement process as simple as possible.
You don’t need to make a decision right away, but if you choose to move forward with us, we will bring your loved one into our care, from wherever they’ve passed.
From your home, we'll then guide you through the paperwork that must be completed, and keep you constantly informed of what's happening with your loved one. Once the cremation is complete, we'll register the death, arrange for the Death Certificate to be mailed to you, and work with you to have you receive your loved one’s ashes.
How you talk with your dedicated concierge and arranger is entirely up to you - phone, text message, video, or email - whatever is right for you, is right for us. You’ll also have 24/7 access to updates on your loved one via our funeral arrangement platform, along with the ability to pause, save and resume any required forms and paperwork online throughout the process.
Learn about the Bare story below.
What makes Bare, bare?
Our name represents our philosophy, not our service.
We chose the name ‘Bare’ to reflect our aim to bring transparency to an industry that has traditionally been a black box.
We’ve had the privilege of serving 50,000+ Australian families.
Every week, hundreds of families let us into their lives, sharing stories of their loved one, and entrusting us with their goodbye. Here are some of their stories.
We’re also Australia’s most awarded funeral provider.
Learn more in our Resource Centre.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, we’re here to help you through it. Our Resource Centre shows plenty of ways forward.
