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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.
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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 burial questions.
We know navigating burials and funerals is tough. Here are some common questions that might help.
Timeframes vary depending on cultural or religious customs, family preferences and venue availability. Generally, burials occur approximately a week after death, but your Bare arranger can assist with alternative planning if more time is needed for family to travel or to fulfil other arrangements. We’ll guide you through your individual situation and circumstances – reach out to our team at any time, day or night.
Firstly, this is quite normal and many families find themselves in this position. If no plans were made, that’s totally fine. We can help you choose a burial location, service type and other necessary arrangements at your time of need, making the process as smooth as possible for you.
Absolutely. Personalising the service allows you to celebrate your loved one in a meaningful way. You can include specific music, cultural or religious rituals, photo tributes, unique decorations, or even non-traditional elements like storytelling or releasing butterflies. If you’re not sure where to start, there’s no need to worry. Our experts will help you tailor the service to reflect your loved one’s personality and wishes.
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.
Burial costs can vary depending on the cemetery, burial plot, coffin and how you choose to personalise the service - our basic package fee includes an estimate of these items based on the cemetery listed in our price breakdown, but will be dependent on the location and type of burial you prefer. Other fees can include grave preparation, memorial markers and the funeral ceremony itself. We’ll work with the cemetery to provide a clear breakdown of costs to help you make an informed decision within your budget.
Yes, we can help you arrange a viewing or private time with your loved one, allowing family and friends to say their goodbyes. This typically happens before the burial service and can be held within our dedicated viewing spaces or, if possible, your funeral venue. If you’re considering burying your loved one in a vault or crypt, a viewing may take place in the days leading up to the funeral. Please feel welcome to call us so we can guide you based on your individual needs.
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.
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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.