Greek Funerals Melbourne and Geelong

‘Agape’ means unconditional love in the Greek language, and this what you will receive from us at Agape Funerals We act and speak from our hearts, in both Greek and English. We provide exceptional personalised complete funerals starting from $6,295 (incl.GST).
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Greek Funerals Coburg

Agape Funerals specialises in Greek funerals Coburg for those of Greek Orthodox faith.

According to the Greek Orthodox Church, the soul departs the body after death and is the beginning of a new life. As part of our Greek funerals Coburg service, an orthodox priest leads grievers through a prayers, readings and hymns. The Greek funerals Coburg service can be customized by choosing particular sections which can be read by near and dear ones. While this may differ from family to family, it is normal in Greek funerals Coburg for there to be an open coffin service where mourners might be allowed to bow before the casket or kiss a cross put on the chest of the deceased.

Our Greek funerals Coburg directors are familiar with all the conventions of Greek funerals Coburg. A standard Greek Orthodox burial service incorporates:

Wake:

It is standard for individuals from the Greek Orthodox Church to hold a wake the night prior to the burial service. Our Greek funerals Coburg welcome friends and family to talk about the deceased and a priest may arrange the Trisagion (Thrice-Holy) administration.

Funeral service:

The memorial service, to happen at a funeral home or Greek Orthodox Church will incorporate songs, prayers, and readings from the book of scriptures. The cleric will offer a sermon and talk about the departed. At the funeral service, visitors can console the family with the expression, “Memory Eternal” or offer sympathies.

Burial:

A brief graveside service is generally held with the Trisagion Service performed once more. Hymns may be sung followed by blessings by the minister.

Contact us today to discuss about our Greek funerals Coburg service.

Our Services

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services to our community.

Funeral Services General

We come to you anywhere in Melbourne and Geelong with branches in Springvale, Thomastown, Footscray, Deer Park and Werribee. We take the time to really listen to what you want. Then we organise all the necessary requirements for the funeral process in a respectful professional manner for burial or cremation that reflects yourwishes and your budget.

Greek Funeral

At Agape Orthodox funeral we specialise in the traditional requirements of our heritage, and the Greek Orthodox Church. Whether the funeral is in the Oakleigh, Thomastown, Coburg, or St Albans areas of Melbourne, and Geelong, our aim is to listen first and then assist the families with the most affordable, all-inclusive, and personalised farewell.

Funeral at Home

Did you know that you can have the funeral in the family home, if you wish. At Agape Funeral we extend our services of caring and help the family with the deceased’s preparation, and dressing, having the Viewing and condolences, and the funeral at your own home and help you with all the necessary arrangements in designing the funeral in your unique way.

Monuments

Monuments, Headstones, Plaques, and Inscriptions Agape Funeral provides this value added service so that we assist our families with either before need, or after Burial/Cremation requirements

Cremations

Cremations funeral is another service that Agape Funeral offer along with Civil Celebrants, Green / Eco friendly coffins, urns and associated products with packages that can be tailor made to suit your needs.

Pre-paid Funeral

It is about communicating your wishes beforehand, which will then be implemented at the time of your funeral. We help you fulfil these wishes through a pre-paid funeral plan that locks in today’s prices.

Liaising With Cemeteries

Agape Funeral are registered with all the major Melbourne and Geelong Cemetery Trusts, as well country Victoria Cemetery Trusts and we can assist you in finding and purchasing family resting places.This also includes the co-ordination with Chapel, function room or Hall hire, and catering. Agape Funeral directors can assist your family and make the process easier and achieve a nice flow

Exhumations and/or Repatriations

Organising and overseeing the complex tasks of exhuming and/or repatriating the deceased to Greece or any other country is a highly specialised service which Agape Funeral provide. We will coordinate the safe, timely and orderly delivery of your loved one to the designated destination. As Agape Funeral is a small dedicated team we can beat any written quote by 5% .

Funeral Packages

Package 1 – $6,295 (incl.GST) and includes all below

We meet with you to discuss your choices and your instructions, so that we can then make all the necessary arrangements and bookings with the Clergy, Church/Civil Celebrants, and Cemeteries for burial or cremation.
All our arrangements, and Funerals are conducted according to the current Victorian Government’s and Consumer Affair’s guideline.
We arrange for the transfer of the deceased from place of passing into our care, regardless whether death occurs at Home, Hospital, Nursing home or from the Victorian Coroners (this covers the Greater Melbourne and Geelong areas).
You can choose from two different finishes of the coffin – Rosewood or Tassie Oak. All are of solid construction with six Silver or Gold accessories.
All of our coffins are made to Australian Industry Standards, very well appointed with white satin plush fabric, generous pillow and matching blanket.

Package 2 – $7,975 (incl.GST) and includes all below

A Silver or Gold Crucifix attached to the Coffin, if required.
A Fresh flower Cross with your choice of Red, White or Yellow Roses presented on top of the coffin.
A basket of fresh rose petals for mourners to spread on the coffin for burials and cremations.
The Neos Kosmos single column and Ta Nea / 3XY Funeral notices
A4 photo of the deceased framed in black that the family can keep.
The Hearse / Hearse driver, and Funeral Conductor.

Package 3 – $9,950 (incl.GST) and includes all below

Available is also our special Grecian Urn half-lid Casket for $1,600 extra Rosewood or White.
A Silver or Gold Crucifix attached to the Coffin, if required.
A Fresh flower Spray ( Double ended ) long stem Roses with your choice of colors, or a combination.
A basket of fresh rose petals for mourners to spread on the coffin for burials and cremations.
The Neos Kosmos double column and Ta Nea / 3XY Funeral notices
A4 photo of the deceased framed in black that the family can keep.
The Hearse / Hearse driver, and Funeral Conductor.
A family coach sedan with the driver is also available to assist the family, if required.