We can certainly customise your Bare Funeral or Memorial package to include your own celebrant or member of the clergy. You will only pay for the service elements you need, so the cost of the celebrant will be deducted from your package.
A Bare Memorial is a funeral service without a coffin present. They’re typically less sombre than traditional funerals, and focus on life, love and what was unique about your loved one.
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Flexible farewells, for every family.
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 will collect
your loved one.
We’ll transfer your loved one into our care, and care for them as if they were our own until the day of the memorial service.
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We'll arrange the cremation.
We arrange a respectful, unattended, and dignified cremation, register the death, and order the death certificate.
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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.
3
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.
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Bare Memorial
Best for families who want a less traditional funeral, without a coffin present. No hidden fees, payment never required upfront.
From
$5,999
inc. GST
Cremation Service
- Everything in a Bare Cremation. This includes a simple, unattended cremation, return of ashes and Death Certificate.
Bare Memorial Service
- Bare Partner VenueChoose a special place for the farewell from one of our partner venues, or if you already have somewhere in mind we can easily work with that.
- Professional Funeral CelebrantA celebrant is the person entrusted with bringing the story of your loved one out in all its richness. All Bare Memorial packages include a celebrant to plan the service, as well as officiate the service on the day. Your Bare Arranger will recommend a celebrant based on an understanding of your family and your loved one.
- Curated Slideshow and AV EquipmentPhoto presentations allow for the sharing of rich and intimate moments with everyone gathered at the 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.
- Selection of FlowersYour choose of a selection of flowers is provided as part of your Bare Memorial package and can be a beautiful way to add a touch of colour to a service. You might also consider complimenting the flowers 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.
- Stationery & Service BookletsYour Bare Arranger will work with you to ensure your stationery and service booklets are personalised and are a perfect reflection of your loved one.
- Dedicated Event ManagerYour dedicated local Bare Arranger will work with you every step of the way to plan the perfect farewell for you and your loved one.
Complimentary Inclusion
- Bare Aftercare Support (RRP: $1,150)We believe that care should continue beyond the funeral. That’s why we provide a dedicated aftercare concierge to assist you with everything from closing bank accounts to accessing free grief support, for as long as you need. This support is included with all Bare services. To learn more, visit bare.com.au/aftercare
Optional Extras
- $ViewingYou may wish to hold a viewing prior to your memorial service. Your Bare Arranger can help you understand this option.$400
- $Live StreamingLive streaming and recording is a lovely way to include those who cannot attend in person. For some venues this inclusion is complimentary, for others it may come at an additional cost. Please speak to your Bare Arranger for more information.P.O.A.
- $CateringIf you would like your service catered, we can arrange that for you and your guests. Chat to your Bare Arranger after receiving your quote to discuss.P.O.A.
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Frequently asked questions.
Can we use our own Celebrant?
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. This is an optional extra and usually costs around $600-$900 if you’d like a service professional to attend and record.
At some venues, live streaming and recording is provided free of charge. Our friendly team can help you locate a venue with this inclusion.
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 required securing a venue, meeting with a celebrant 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 in person 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.
All Bare Funeral packages include a celebrant to plan the service, as well as officiate the service on the day. Your Bare Arranger will recommend a celebrant based on an understanding of your family and your loved one. 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?
A large vase of flowers is provided as part of your Bare Funeral or Bare Memorial package and can be a beautiful way to add a touch of colour to a service. You might also consider complimenting the flowers 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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