Natural Burial Professional Service Fee
$4,995Published professional service fee, including GST.
A natural return to the earth
Green Burial
An environmentally conscious burial using suitable biodegradable materials and the requirements of the selected natural-burial cemetery.
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A gentler environmental footprint
A green or natural burial places emphasis on simplicity, biodegradable materials and a natural return to the earth.
The precise requirements vary between cemeteries. The selected cemetery must approve the burial location, receptacle and practical arrangements before the service is confirmed.
Final Embrace Funerals can help the family understand the available natural-burial locations and coordinate a farewell that reflects environmental, personal and cultural wishes.
Published 2026–27 fee
Natural burial professional fee
This is a professional service fee, not a complete package total. Cemetery fees, the selected biodegradable coffin or suitable receptacle and other third-party costs are paid separately. Fees are current until 30 June 2027.
What is covered
Final Embrace can coordinate
- A dedicated funeral consultant
- Planning around the family’s environmental and personal wishes
- Coordination with a suitable cemetery or natural-burial area
- Basic mortuary care, including bathing and dressing
- The funeral hearse and staff required for the arrangement
- Registration of the death with the government department
- Arrangement and booking of agreed third-party suppliers
- The required funeral and cemetery paperwork
Important to know
Important choices and separate costs
- Cemetery, grave and interment fees
- A cemetery-approved biodegradable coffin, shroud or other suitable receptacle
- Clergy or celebrant, musician, flowers and memorial stationery
- After-hours transfer, weekend or public-holiday services
- Travel beyond the first 100 kilometres and family vehicles
- Advanced mortuary care when required and permitted
- A registered death certificate
- The selected cemetery’s own natural-burial rules and availability
What happens next?
Planning a natural burial
Discuss your priorities
Talk through environmental wishes, family traditions and the type of ceremony you are considering.
Confirm the location
Check the availability and requirements of a suitable Victorian cemetery or natural-burial area.
Select suitable materials
Choose a coffin, shroud or receptacle that is acceptable to the cemetery and suits the arrangement.
Finalise the service
Review the itemised quote, complete the paperwork and confirm the ceremony and burial details.
Original fee document
Funeral Fees & Services 2026–27
Review the published natural-burial professional fee and other charges.
Victorian legislation
Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003
View the current Victorian legislation governing cemeteries and crematoria.
Can we help you in any way?
Speak to a consultant
Speak with a consultant about natural-burial locations, cemetery requirements and a complete itemised arrangement.