How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Proserpine? A 2026 Price Comparison
What a funeral really costs in Proserpine in 2026: direct cremation, full service and burial compared side by side, with a calculator for checking any quote.
Funeral prices in Proserpine vary by thousands of dollars, and packages rarely include the same things. This guide puts published prices side by side for the three most common choices, a direct cremation, a full funeral service and a burial, and shows you what each one actually includes.
Looking for a local team to talk to in person? Our funeral directors in Proserpine are at Shed, Building J, 4A/2 Mann St, Proserpine QLD 4800 and answer the phone 24 hours a day.
How much does a funeral cost in Proserpine? An honest comparison
Funeral prices vary a lot, and packages rarely include the same things, which makes comparing hard. To help, we have put our published prices beside the published prices of another funeral home in the area. Choose a type of funeral below to compare the price and, just as importantly, what is included.
Prices include GST. Mackay Gentle Way Funerals prices from our published pricing, October 2026. Other funeral home prices are from an older published price list (viewed October 2026) and may not reflect their current prices, so always ask for a current written quote. Council cemetery fees are additional for burials with both providers.
What the comparison shows
- Funeral service with cremation: $5,500 with us versus $7,900 on their list, a difference of $2,400. Our package includes a casket, celebrant, casket flowers, 40 printed service booklets, a video tribute, music, a signing book and the return of ashes in an urn. Their price list notes that, unless specified, the coffin is not included and that celebrant, flowers and mourning stationery are charged additionally.
- Burial service: $5,800 with us versus $7,200 on their list, a difference of $1,400, with council cemetery fees additional for both. Ours includes a solid Oak coffin with six handles, a celebrant, casket flowers and booklets. Their burial package includes a hearse, which is not itemised in ours, so ask us about transport for your service.
- Direct cremation: $2,640 with us versus $3,350 on their list, a difference of $710. Ours includes the official death certificate and the return of ashes in an urn. Theirs includes a raw MDF or cardboard coffin.
There is one more difference worth knowing: our cremation packages use water cremation, a gentle, flame-free process, rather than conventional flame cremation. Some families have a strong preference either way, and both return ashes to the family.
Every funeral home does things a little differently, and families value different things. Our aim is simply to make sure every Proserpine family can compare properly before deciding.
Like-for-like savings calculator
Because our full service package already includes the extras that are often charged separately, the real difference is usually bigger than the headline. If you have a quote from another funeral director, enter what they would charge for each extra below to see the true comparison. Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere.
Our $5,500 inc GST Gentle Funeral Service already includes a casket, celebrant, casket flowers, 40 service booklets, a video tribute, music and a signing book. Ask us for an itemised quote to compare exactly.
How we keep funerals affordable
We believe a dignified farewell should not put a family under financial strain. These are some of the ways we keep costs fair:
- Published, itemised pricing. Every item in our Gentle Funeral Service is listed on our pricing page, so you can see exactly where the money goes.
- Packages that include what families actually need. The coffin, celebrant, flowers and booklets are in the price, not added later.
- No travel surcharge in the Whitsundays. The same price applies in Proserpine, Airlie Beach, Cannonvale and Bowen.
- Payment plans. Available for families who need them. Many banks will also pay a funeral account directly from the deceased person's account, and Services Australia may offer a bereavement payment to eligible partners and carers.
- Pre-paid plans. Pre-paid funerals lock in today's prices.
Prices by option
Cemetery fees
Burial prices from every funeral home exclude council cemetery fees. Whitsunday Regional Council sets these fees, and we pass them on at the exact council cost with no mark-up.
Questions to ask when comparing funeral quotes
Whoever you choose, these questions will help you compare fairly. Tap each one to see why it matters.
Can I see your full price list before I call?
Published prices let you compare without pressure. Check the date on any price list, too.
Is the coffin included in the package?
This is one of the biggest hidden costs. Ours are included in our service and burial packages.
Are the celebrant, flowers and booklets included?
These extras can add hundreds of dollars each if they are charged separately.
Are there after-hours or travel fees?
Ask about transfers outside business hours and outside town. We charge no travel surcharge in the Whitsunday region; our after-hours transfer fee applies only if needed and is published.
Can you give me a written, itemised quote?
Compare item by item, not just the headline price.
Who will I actually deal with, and where are they based?
Knowing who answers at 2am, and that they are local, makes a real difference.
Same prices across the Whitsunday region
Our prices are the same in every town we serve, with no travel surcharge anywhere in the Whitsunday region. For local details, see our page for Proserpine funeral services, or choose your town:
Looking for funeral directors in Mackay? Read our complete guide to funeral directors in Mackay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Proserpine?
Our published prices are the same in Proserpine as in Mackay: a Simple Farewell direct water cremation is $2,640 inc GST, our Gentle Funeral Service is $5,500 inc GST, and our Burial Service is $5,800 inc GST plus council cemetery fees at exact cost. There is no travel surcharge anywhere in the Whitsunday region. See our pricing page.
How much can I save compared with other funeral homes?
Compared with the published prices of another funeral home in the area, our full funeral service is $2,400 less, our burial service is $1,400 less and our direct cremation is $710 less. Our service and burial packages also include the coffin, celebrant, flowers and booklets. Always ask any provider for a current written quote. Use the comparison above.
Is there a cheaper option than a full funeral in Proserpine?
Yes. Our Simple Farewell direct water cremation is $2,640 inc GST, and families can hold their own gathering later. See our no funeral service option.
Are cemetery fees included in burial prices?
No. Whitsunday Regional Council cemetery fees are extra with every funeral home, and we pass them on at the exact council cost.
Do prices change for Airlie Beach or Cannonvale?
No. The same prices apply across the Whitsunday region, with no travel surcharge.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. We offer payment plans for families who need them. Many banks will also pay a funeral account directly from the deceased person's account, and Services Australia may offer a bereavement payment to eligible partners and carers. Or lock in today's prices with a pre-paid funeral.
Get a written, itemised quote
Call (07) 4881 0491 any time or send us an enquiry, and we will prepare a written, itemised quote with no obligation. To meet us in person, visit our Proserpine office page.
Sources
- Mackay Gentle Way Funerals, published funeral pricing (October 2026).
- Published price list of another funeral home in the area, viewed October 2026. Their current prices may differ.
*Comparison of published package prices including GST. Inclusions differ between providers; see the table above. Always ask for a current written quote.