<h2>Even the cheapest cremation can be dignified. Here’s how to arrange an affordable farewell.</h2>
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<p>Traditional funerals can be expensive but, in recent years, many Australians have been choosing more affordable alternatives.</p>
<p>If you’re looking to arrange a cheap cremation, this guide can help. It covers:</p>
<p><a href="#what">What is the cheapest cremation?</a><br />
<a href="#other">Other cheap cremations</a><br />
<a href="#average">Average cost of a cheap cremation</a><br />
<a href="#cheapest">Cheapest cremations in your area</a><br />
<a href="#ideas">Ideas for a cheap cremation</a></p>
<h3 id="what">What is the cheapest cremation?</h3>
<p>The cheapest type of cremation is a direct cremation, sometimes known as a no-service or no-attendance cremation.</p>
<p>Data collected via our <a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/find-and-compare-funeral-directors">funeral marketplace</a> shows that, nationally, the average price of a direct cremation is $3,513. In comparison, the average price of a dual-service cremation is $6,340.</p>
<p>With direct cremations, the person’s body is picked up by the funeral director and it is cremated in a private service by a trusted professional. No friends or family are present.</p>
<p>Afterwards, the person’s ashes are returned to their family or next-of-kin. Often, families then arrange their own memorial &#8211; but this is entirely optional.</p>
<h3 id="other">Other cheap cremations</h3>
<p>Direct cremations aren’t the only affordable alternative. Typically, single-service cremations are also cheaper than traditional, dual-service cremations.</p>
<p>Nationally, the average price of a single-service cremation is $6,046 &#8211; according to data collected from over 600 funeral directors listed on <a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/find-and-compare-funeral-directors">Gathered Here’s marketplace</a>.</p>
<p>Traditionally, a service is held in a church or chapel, followed by a service in a crematorium. However, single-service cremations involve a service at only one location.</p>
<h3 id="average">Average cost of a cheap cremation</h3>
<p>The cost of a cheap cremation varies depending on your specific circumstances, your location and the individual funeral director.</p>
<p>To give you a clearer idea of average costs, we collected quotes from over 600 funeral directors listed on our <a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/find-and-compare-funeral-directors">marketplace</a>. Here’s what we found:</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>State</b></td>
<td><b>Direct  </b></td>
<td><b>Single-service </b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>National</td>
<td>$3,513</td>
<td>$6,155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NSW</td>
<td>$3,810</td>
<td>$6,220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VIC</td>
<td>$3,543</td>
<td>$6,155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QLD</td>
<td>$2,889</td>
<td>$5,642</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SA</td>
<td>$2,829</td>
<td>$5,145</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WA</td>
<td>$3,987</td>
<td>$6,563</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Visit our guide on <a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/the-average-cost-of-a-cremation-in-australia">the average cost of cremations in Australia</a> for more information.</p>
<h3>How to find the cheapest cremation in your area</h3>
<ol>
<li>Visit our <a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/find-and-compare-funeral-directors">funeral comparison service</a> to find the cheapest cremation in your local area.</li>
<li>Enter your address to search for local services</li>
<li>Choose ‘No Service, No Attendance Cremation’ from the drop-down menu</li>
<li>Use the filter to sort the results according to cost</li>
<li>Compare costs, read reviews, make enquiries and request quotes!</li>
</ol>
<p>You can also read more about cheap funeral directors operating in your area in our city guides:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/funeral-directors-sydney-guide-lists/">Funeral Directors Sydney</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/funeral-directors-melbourne-guide-lists/">Funeral Directors Melbourne</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/funeral-directors-brisbane-guide-lists/">Funeral Directors Brisbane</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/funeral-directors-adelaide-guide-lists/">Funeral Directors Adelaide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gatheredhere.com.au/funeral-directors-perth-guide-lists/">Funeral Directors Perth</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Ideas for a cheap cremation</h3>
<p>Choosing a cheap cremation for your loved one might mean you skip the formal service. But that doesn’t mean you can’t arrange your own ceremony.</p>
<p>Lots of Australians are choosing direct cremations with no service, but then following them up with personal ceremonies.</p>
<p>This could involve scattering ashes at a meaningful location, planting a tree in their honour, or planning a paddle-out for someone who loved to surf. Memorials don&#8217;t have to cost anything, but they can still honour the person who died in a loving and respectful way.</p>
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