Honest prices, explained plainly.
Every price on this page is a starting point. When we meet, we’ll talk through each choice with you, so your family only pays for the farewell you want.
Unattended cremation
From$2,997
With The Gentle Way, our own water-based cremation here in Townsville. We can also use Whitsunday or Woongarra Crematorium — always guided by your family’s choice.
Your family chooses the crematorium.
When we meet with your family, we’ll use the crematorium of your choice, subject to availability.
The Gentle Way
Our own crematorium here in Townsville, using water rather than flame. Your loved one stays in our care from beginning to end.
About The Gentle Way →Whitsunday Crematorium
A family-owned crematorium in Bowen, and lower in price than Woongarra. Their low-volume cremator means each cremation is carried out with care and dignity.
Woongarra Crematorium
The local Propel-owned crematorium. If it’s the right choice for your family, we’ll make all the arrangements on your behalf.
We value supporting fellow family-owned businesses wherever we can, but the choice of crematorium is always yours.
Cremation prices
From a simple unattended cremation to a full funeral service, every option includes the paperwork, our care, and transport.
Unattended cremation
A simple, dignified cremation carried out without a service or attendants.
From$2,997
Includes- Cremation
- Death certificate
- Professional fee
- Mortuary fee
- Transportation
From price with The Gentle Way, our own crematorium. We can also use Whitsunday or Woongarra — always guided by your family’s choice.
Memorial service
The cremation takes place first, followed by a service to celebrate and remember their life.
From$6,312
Includes- Cremation
- Death certificate
- Professional fee
- Mortuary fee
- Transportation
- Memorial flowers
From price with The Gentle Way. Your choice of crematorium may change the final price — we’ll explain every option when we meet.
Funeral service with cremation
A service with your loved one present, in our chapel or a place of your choosing, followed by cremation.
From$7,207
Includes- Cremation
- Death certificate
- Professional fee
- Mortuary fee
- Transportation
- Casket spray of flowers
From price with Whitsunday Crematorium. Coffin not included — our coffin range starts at $1,495. With The Gentle Way, casket hire is included.
Burial prices
We look after all of the cemetery paperwork and arrangements with Townsville City Council.
Unattended burial
A burial carried out without a service or attendants.
From$3,462
Includes- Death certificate
- Professional fee
- Mortuary fee
- Transportation
Not included: coffin (from $1,495) and Townsville City Council burial fee ($4,500).
Graveside service
A service held at the graveside, with family and friends gathered together.
From$5,867
Includes- Death certificate
- Professional fee
- Mortuary fee
- Transportation
- Casket spray of flowers
Not included: coffin (from $1,495), Townsville City Council burial fee ($4,500), and tent & chairs ($150).
Funeral service with burial
A service in our chapel or a church of your choice, followed by burial.
From$6,067
Includes- Death certificate
- Professional fee
- Mortuary fee
- Transportation
- Casket spray of flowers
Not included: coffin (from $1,495), Townsville City Council burial fee ($4,500), and tent & chairs ($150).
Optional extras
Please note that transfers required outside of standard business hours will incur an additional fee.
Not sure what you need?
Call and speak with a local family who understands. We’ll talk you through the options and the costs, without rushing and without pressure.