Funeral director · Adelaide
Alfred James Funeral Directors
Alfred James Funeral Directors is an independent family-owned funeral director in Unley (head office); also Prospect, South Plympton, Lockleys, Morphett Vale, Adelaide. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, memorial service.
Is Alfred James Funeral Directors a good funeral director?
Alfred James Funeral Directors is an established funeral director provider based in Adelaide, Australia. Alfred James Funeral Directors is an independent family-owned funeral director in Unley (head office); also Prospect, South Plympton, Lockleys, Morphett Vale, Adelaide. Services include traditional burial, traditional cremation, memorial service. Pricing is pricing on enquiry.
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★Key takeaways
- ✓Alfred James Funeral Directors is profiled in our independent funeral director directory.
- ✓Primary location: Adelaide, Australia. Pricing: Pricing on enquiry.
- ✓Best for: AFDA member.
- ✓Website available for direct booking.
- ✓Compare with alternatives in our 2026 national ranking.
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Is Alfred James Funeral Directors reputable?
Alfred James Funeral Directors is profiled in our independent directory based on public records and the provider's own published information. We do not yet aggregate review data for this category.
How much does Alfred James Funeral Directors charge?
Alfred James Funeral Directors's pricing falls in the "Pricing on enquiry" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.
Where is Alfred James Funeral Directors based?
Alfred James Funeral Directors is primarily based in Adelaide, Australia, and serves clients across Adelaide and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.
What are the alternatives to Alfred James Funeral Directors?
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How much does a funeral cost in Australia?
Traditional funeral with burial: $9,000-$18,000. Traditional with cremation: $5,500-$13,000. Direct cremation (no service): $1,800-$4,500. Costs vary significantly by location (Sydney highest), coffin choice ($800-$8,000), cemetery plot fees ($1,500-$25,000), and service venue. Get itemised quotes from 2-3 funeral directors before deciding — costs can be negotiated, especially for non-traditional services. Funeral bonds and prepaid plans lock in current prices.
What's included in a funeral director's service fee?
Standard inclusions: collection of deceased, preparation/embalming if required, refrigeration, paperwork (death registration, cremation permits, etc.), liaison with cemetery/crematorium, organisation of service venue, hearse, viewing arrangements, professional staff on day of service, coordination with celebrant or clergy. NOT included (separate costs): coffin/casket, cemetery plot or cremation fees, flowers, newspaper notices, catering, celebrant fees, transportation for family. Always request itemised quotes.
Can I have a funeral without a funeral director?
Legally yes in Australia, though logistically challenging. Some families do this for cultural reasons or significant cost savings. Requirements: collect/transport the deceased, arrange refrigeration (mandatory in most states), obtain death certificate, lodge with Births Deaths and Marriages, arrange cremation/burial, comply with public health regulations. Costs reduce to ~$1,500-$3,500 (mostly cremation/burial fees). Better suited to small intimate gatherings, often religious or alternative communities. The Natural Death Centre (naturaldeath.org.au) provides guidance.
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