Simple Goodbyes supports Canberra families with affordable, dignified funerals and cremations, professional care and guidance without unnecessary complexity. You’ll always speak to a real person, never a call centre. We explain your options in plain language, manage the paperwork and logistics, and handle everything with dignity and respect.
Our role is to make an unfamiliar time easier to navigate. We take care of the details so you can focus on saying goodbye in your own way.
Funeral care made simple
Simple Goodbyes reduces the stress and removes the guesswork, with clear guidance, personalised support and professional care from beginning to end.
Local Canberra team
The same person from the first call to farewell
Clear, upfront pricing
No pressure or upselling
All cremations are carried out locally in the ACT
Two ways to say goodbye. One consistent level of care.
Whether you prefer a gathered service or a private cremation, we handle the arrangements and guide you through each step.
A complete funeral service
$6,999
A service where family and friends can gather to remember and say goodbye at Norwood Park Crematorium Chapel followed by cremation. Everything is prepared ahead of time, so the day feels calm and organised.
A private, simple cremation without a formal service. Your loved one remains in our care throughout, with all arrangements handled respectfully by our local team. Many families choose this option and hold a memorial later.
Not knowing the final cost can add unnecessary stress. Our pricing is completely transparent, with essential services included from the start and no hidden fees or unexpected add-ons.
Speak directly with a local team member anytime, day or night.
We’ll listen first, answer your questions and talk you through what’s needed, at your pace
02. Arrangements
We guide you through the arrangements. The same person supports you from start to finish. We explain your options clearly, complete the paperwork, coordinate with the chapel or crematorium, and organise all the details on your behalf.
03. On the day
We take care of the day. Whether you choose a funeral service or a direct cremation, everything is prepared and handled with care. You can arrive knowing the practicalities are taken care of, so you can focus on being present and saying goodbye.
Simple Goodbyes is independently owned by local Canberrans Mariana and Steve and delivered by a small, highly skilled team. The same person manages each farewell from arrangements through to cremation, rather than handing families between departments.
A simple funeral isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about removing unnecessary expense and complexity while keeping the standards that matter most. Respectful care, clear guidance, and everything handled properly from beginning to end. The structure may be simpler, but the professionalism, attention and support remain the same throughout.
Serving families across Canberra and surrounding regions
We are a proudly Canberra-based team. All services and cremations are carried out locally, so your loved one remains close to home.
Choose your area:
North Canberra including Belconnen, Gungahlin and CivicCoordinates chapel and crematorium logistics
South Canberra including Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo and Tuggeranong
