Tender Funerals is a not-for-profit funeral service and also provides community education and empowerment around after-death care.

Tender Funerals Canberra Region is opening in mid-2024! 

(Site announcement very soon) 

As a community, we tend to avoid talking about and planning for dying, death and funerals. Yet, many of us are unable to afford even a $2000 unexpected expense. When funerals in Canberra can average from $6,000 (for a basic cremation with service) to $16,000 or more (for a basic burial), funerals can cause great financial and emotional distress for many families.

It doesn’t have to be like this.

Our model is very simple. People choose to use Tender either because they want or need to reduce their costs, or because they like our overall approach of choice, involvement and control. 

Regardless of why you want to use Tender, all our funerals are charged at cost. Whatever it costs us to provide the funeral director, casket, space to hold a service, or whatever else you need, is what we charge. Families who can afford to, make a donation to our Pay It Forward benevolent fund, which goes towards reducing or waiving the costs for families who can’t afford it. This, combined with our volunteer involvement, is how strong community support lies at the heart of how Tender operates.

Tender is so unique in the funeral industry that it was featured on Australian Story in 2022. You can read more about the benefit Tender makes in the community by reading our 2023 Impact Report.

What are we raising money for?

We’re raising money for our fit-out. Your donation will go directly towards:

• Purchasing a specialised transport vehicle
• Buying furniture and other items to create warm, welcoming family spaces, like our arrangement rooms, wash and dress rooms and viewing rooms
• Buying equipment and supplies for our community outreach programs

Every dollar you donate helps reduce the cost of a meaningful funeral for a family in need.

Alternatively, if you have goods or services you’d like to donate in-kind, please contact us at canberra@tenderfunerals.com.au

Be part of the movement reclaiming death and dying for the community. 

Donate to Tender Funerals Canberra Region today.

With thanks from the team at Tender Funerals Canberra Region.