Bare is one of the largest independent funeral directors in Australia, performing more than 7,000 funerals annually. Bare, and our partners, are registered or licensed as per each state’s local guidelines and regulations for Funeral Directors. We're ISO certified, have more than 2,400 5 Star Reviews, and have featured in a number of media stories for the difference we're making in the industry.
Award winning service, because you deserve nothing less.
Award winning service.
Because death was already hard enough.
How it works
Three affordable service options, one consistent standard of care.
Sorry, we are not currently servicing this area.
Bare Cremation
- Experienced Funeral Director
- 24/7 Transportation & Care
- Simple cardboard or MDF Coffin
- Legal Paperwork & Death Certificate
- Private, Dignified Cremation
- Return of ashes, as directed by you
- Experienced Funeral Director
- 24/7 Transportation & Care
- Simple cardboard or MDF Coffin
- Legal Paperwork & Death Certificate
- Private, Dignified Cremation
- Collection of Ashes from Cemetery
- Bare Aftercare Support (RRP: $1,150)We believe that care should continue beyond the funeral. That’s why we provide a dedicated aftercare concierge to assist you with everything from closing bank accounts to accessing free grief support, for as long as you need. This support is included with all Bare services. To learn more, visit bare.com.au/aftercare
- $ViewingYou may wish to hold a viewing prior to cremation. Your Bare Arranger can help you understand this option.
- Everything in Bare Cremation.
- Bare Partner Venue
- Professional Funeral Celebrant
- Curated Slideshow and AV Equipment
- Selection of Flowers
- Stationery & Service Booklets
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Bare Aftercare Support (RRP: $1,150)We believe that care should continue beyond the funeral. That’s why we provide a dedicated aftercare concierge to assist you with everything from closing bank accounts to accessing free grief support, for as long as you need. This support is included with all Bare services. To learn more, visit bare.com.au/aftercare
- $ViewingYou may wish to hold a viewing prior to your memorial service. Your Bare Arranger can help you understand this option.
- $Live StreamingLive streaming and recording is a lovely way to include those who cannot attend in person. For some venues this inclusion is complimentary, for others it may come at an additional cost. Please speak to your Bare Arranger for more information.
- $CateringIf 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.
- Everything in Bare Cremation.
- Bare Partner Venue
- Professional Funeral Celebrant
- Curated Slideshow and AV Equipment
- Selection of Flowers
- Stationery & Service Booklets
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Premium Coffin (present at service)Our package includes a selection of premium coffins to choose from. Your Bare Arranger will share and discuss these options with you.
- Optional: Viewing at CeremonyA viewing at the ceremony is optional, but included in your package price. If you would like a viewing to take place other than at the ceremony, this is possible but an additional charge. Chat to your Bare Arranger after receiving your quote to discuss suitability.
- Bare Aftercare Support (RRP: $1,150)We believe that care should continue beyond the funeral. That’s why we provide a dedicated aftercare concierge to assist you with everything from closing bank accounts to accessing free grief support, for as long as you need. This support is included with all Bare services. To learn more, visit bare.com.au/aftercare
- $Coffin UpgradeIf 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.
- $Live StreamingLive streaming and recording is a lovely way to include those who cannot attend in person. For some venues this inclusion is complimentary, for others it may come at an additional cost. Please speak to your Bare Arranger for more information.
- $CateringIf 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.
- $HearseHearses 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.
- $ViewingYou may wish to hold a viewing: in WA this occurs at a different location on a date prior to the ceremony. Chat to your Bare Arranger after receiving your quote to discuss this optional extra.
Not exactly what you need?
Can't find exactly what you're envisioning? Reach out to us, and together, let's create a bespoke farewell tailored just for you.
You’ll receive complimentary Bare Aftercare as part of all services.
Unlike many other funeral providers, we believe that care should extend beyond the funeral service. That’s why with any Bare Cremation, Memorial, or Funeral service, you’ll receive our complimentary Bare Aftercare package. This includes support for post-death administration, wellbeing, and more.
Frequently asked questions.
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 ones' ashes are returned 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.
We have a different business model to traditional funeral homes. Traditional funeral homes have high fixed operating costs - with physical funeral parlours to manage and maintain. Bare is different. By offering simple services that can be arranged online or over the phone, we can provide high quality services at affordable prices.
The first thing to do is contact our Customer Care team on 1800 071 176 (we're available 24/7). On speaking with your dedicated concierge, they will 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 funeral arrangement process as simple as possible. Once we have those initial details, we'll transfer your loved one into our care and begin the process of arranging a cremation. We'll 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 return the ashes to you and arrange for the Death Certificate to be mailed to you.
Yes - the advertised price of a cremation with Bare is the final price. We're aware that the funeral industry has a reputation for hidden fees and charges. With a Bare Cremation, the price you see is the price you pay. We don't charge extra for weekend or overnight transfers, oversized coffins, pacemaker removal - or anything else. To get a price for your location, simply hit the "Instant Quote" button and know that the price you'll see is the price you'll pay.
Yes 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.
We take this responsibility very seriously, and the process to ensure this happens is closely regulated. Your loved one is cremated individually. They, the coffin, and the ashes receptacle are all labeled and checked and verified. Your loved one’s paperwork accompanies them throughout their care journey and is checked multiple times to ensure their identity is recorded correctly.
We generally advise families that the timing from collection of your loved one to return of ashes is 3 weeks. However, it can vary depending on many factors and it is best to obtain guidance from your arranger.
There are a number of institutions and people you should contact to ensure a person’s estate is effectively closed. Our team is here to help you with that with our Aftercare service, and we’ve also built a Who to Contact checklist that you can download here.
No, you don't have to pay upfront for an At Need arrangement. We know that paying for a funeral can be daunting, particularly when there's more important things to worry about, so with Bare we don't ask for payment upfront. If you have any questions about this, please give our care team a call on 1800 071 176.
From the time of cremation, we typically advise a wait time of 3 weeks. At times it can take longer if there is a delay in processing by the state authority. If there is a long delay, we will actively follow up on your behalf.