Memorials Services for the Blue Mountains

The hard parts of memorials are easier with Bare.

Plan online or on the phone, in your home, not a funeral home.

No overheads from bricks and mortar parlours makes us more affordable.

Free ongoing aftercare including grief, admin, legal and legacy support.

No upfront costs, no hidden fees and transparent pricing.

Choose from venues around Australia – we’re not tied down by a parlour.

Flexible farewells, for every family.

We give you the flexibility to do it their way, not someone else's. Whether you say goodbye at a chapel or the local pub, our promise is the same – no upfront costs, easy planning from your home and care that doesn’t end at the service. We work with our trusted partners to deliver this service, which includes:

Collection from the place of passing & transfer of your loved one into care (24/7) by Personal Services Australia
Private cremation at Macarthur Grange Crematorium

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(02) 7202 4614

We've had the privilege of serving more than 40,000 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.

Dianne

Genevieve

I would recommend Bare to everybody

Trish

How it works

We make goodbye easier with simple and transparent memorial planning. We treat your loved ones as if they were our own and keep you informed every step of the way.

We'll collect your loved one.

We’ll collect your loved one from their place of passing and transport them to one of our trusted crematorium partners.

We'll arrange the cremation.

We arrange a respectful, unattended, and dignified cremation, register the death, and order the death certificate.

We’ll return the ashes to your family.

After the cremation, we'll return the ashes to your family, or have them scattered on your behalf.

We’ll arrange for ashes collection from one of our partner cemeteries at a time that suits you.

We'll arrange the memorial.

Your memorial arranger will manage and conduct all elements of the memorial, at a time and place that suits you.

Affordable memorials for the Blue Mountains.
Planned from the comfort of home.

At Bare, we pride ourselves on transparency and flexibility and we’ve designed our pricing so you’re only ever paying for what is truly important to you and your loved one.

Our base package includes everything you need for a beautiful, meaningful memorial, while our modular-approach means you can choose - or not choose - other personalisations depending on what matters most.

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Bare Memorial

From

$5,299

Inc. GST

A service with more flexibility and venue options compared to a funeral.

(02) 7202 4614

This includes a simple, unattended cremation, return of ashes and Death Certificate.

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.

5x counselling sessions and online resources.
Tribute page and social media memorialisation.
Legal consultation and life insurance check.
Notification service and help to close accounts.

Non-Partner Venue

P.O.A
Professional Funeral Celebrant

$560
Selection of Flowers

$200-$350
Live Streaming

P.O.A
Stationery, Memorial Book, or Framed Photo

P.O.A
Catering

P.O.A

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Looking for a traditional funeral or cremation only service?

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Frequently asked questions.

Can we use our own Celebrant?

You may use your own celebrant or member of the clergy if you prefer. Alternatively, a family member or friend can officiate at the service. A Celebrant is not included in the package and is an additional extra cost if you wish for Bare to engage a celebrant for you. Whatever your choice it is important that someone is designated as the officiator of the day. Please speak to your arranger for more information.

Is food included at a Bare Funeral or Memorial?

Catering is an optional extra, as some families choose not to provide any catering. We will tailor our venue recommendations to your preference, as some venues require catering, such as restaurants.

Can I have a Bare Funeral or Memorial live streamed and/or recorded?

Live Streaming and recording of a service is a lovely way to include those who cannot attend in person. At some venues, live streaming and recording is provided free of charge. Our friendly team can help you locate a venue with this inclusion. If a venue doesn’t include it, you can choose to add it as an optional extra, which usually costs $600–$900 for a service professional to attend and record. However, costs may exceed $1,000 with some providers, depending on the timeframe and equipment required.

How soon can I plan a memorial?

As a memorial service does not have the coffin present it can take place at any time.

We do request at least 7 days however to plan the memorial, as it requires securing a venue, meeting with a celebrant (if you choose to include one in your package) and organising the many features of the day. If you wish to have the ashes of your loved one present at the memorial we would also need to have the memorial booked on a date that ensures their ashes are available to come back to the family.

Giving yourself time and not feeling rushed is something we feel is quite important for you at a time like this.

What does the Celebrant do at a Bare Funeral or Memorial?

A celebrant is the person entrusted with bringing the story of your loved one out in all its richness. Your celebrant will meet with you prior to the service to help plan the Order of Service; who will speak, what they might like to say, what poems or passages will be read, and more. On the day, your celebrant ensures the smooth running of your service and supports your family every step of the way.

A Bare appointed celebrant is an optional extra in your Bare Funeral or Bare Memorial package to help plan the service and officiate on the day. Your Bare Arranger will recommend a celebrant based on an understanding of your family and your loved one. Whether Bare appoints a celebrant on your behalf or you organise a family member or friend to carry out the role it is very important someone is designated to officiate on the day. You will always remember the celebrant who celebrated your loved one's life, so we take great care in our selections.

What is the Photo Slideshow?

Photo presentations allow for the sharing of rich and intimate moments with everyone gathered at the funeral or memorial service. Accompanying music allows you to share your loved one's favourite songs. We recommend that families include a wide variety of photos of all stages of your loved one’s life.

Your arranger will work with you to create a slideshow to be played at the service. You'll need to provide us with the photos and select the music you'd like to be played. We recommend showing about 40 photos per song, and playing 1-2 songs. If you only have a few photos, this is fine. We can even show one still photo while a song is played, to allow your guests a time of reflection.

Do I have to display the ashes in an urn at a Memorial?

This is a very personal decision that will be respected by your memorial arranger in either case. The ashes can provide a tangible representation of your loved one, and they may form part of a special moment in the service for everyone to pay their respects to the deceased. Many families choose not to bring the urn, and instead, display a large framed photo to represent the life of their loved one.

Do I have to have flowers at a Bare Funeral or Memorial?

Flowers can be a beautiful way to add a touch of colour to a service. They are not required, but they can be included in your package as an optional extra. If you choose to have flowers, you might also consider complementing them with a personal touch of your own; lots of families get creative when it comes to honouring their loved one, so feel welcome to add an array of photos, letters, books and other unique mementos that speak to your loved one’s story.

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Free aftercare for all Bare families.

Our care goes the distance – because the hard parts of death don’t end with the funeral. We’re here to make the post-death journey that little bit easier for you with a range of ongoing support.

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If you’ve got a question, we have the answer. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with unfamiliar feelings, we’re here to help you through it. Our Resource Centre shows plenty of ways forward.

Memorials

Funeral planning

3 mins

Unique memorial services and ashes scattering from our customers.

We can help you create a personal memorial or send off. Read what some of our customers have organised for memorials or their ashes.

Funeral planning

Memorials

3 mins

Is it okay to delay a memorial service?

Delaying a memorial service has become more common for those needing to hold that service at a later date.

Funeral planning

Memorials

6 mins

How to arrange a Bare Memorial.

Learn about Bare Memorial Services and how we arrange a service for you.

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Memorials for the people of the Blue Mountains.