Alfred James Funeral Directors
South Australian funeral director with five funeral homes across Adelaide, from Prospect to Morphett Vale, serving families for over 100 years.
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About Alfred James Funeral Directors
Alfred James is a South Australian funeral director that says it has supported Adelaide families for over 100 years. It describes itself as a locally run business whose values have been carried through four generations, and it is a member of Funerals Australia.
It has five funeral homes, at Prospect, Morphett Vale, South Plympton, Lockleys and Unley. The Morphett Vale chapel on Main South Road seats more than 100 people and serves families from the southern suburbs to Victor Harbor. Lockleys, near Adelaide Airport, is purpose-built, and Unley suits small services of about 20.
Alfred James does not sell funeral packages. Instead, it talks through the funeral you want and gives a fully itemised quote by phone, email or post. It arranges religious and non-religious services, burials, cremations, direct cremations, live streaming, repatriation and prepaid funerals.
Services
- Traditional and religious funerals
- Non-religious funerals
- Burials
- Cremations
- Direct cremation or burial (no service)
- Memorial services
- Live streaming
- Online funeral notices
- Coffins, caskets and cremation urns
- Interstate and international repatriation
- Veteran and RSL tributes
- Pre-paid and pre-arranged funerals
Locations and service area
Metropolitan Adelaide, with the Morphett Vale funeral home serving the southern suburbs and the Southern Vales through to Victor Harbor.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Morphett Vale | Funeral home with 100+ seat chapel, 272 Main South Road |
| Prospect | Funeral home with 70+ seat chapel, 105 Prospect Road |
| South Plympton | Funeral home with 60+ seat chapel, 543 Marion Road |
| Lockleys | Purpose-built funeral home with 70+ seat chapel, 344 Henley Beach Road |
| Unley | Funeral home with 20-seat chapel, 193 Unley Road |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost with Alfred James?
Alfred James does not publish package prices. It says it prefers to talk through the kind of funeral you want and then provide a fully itemised quote, by phone, email or post, with all expected costs included. Ask for that written quote before you commit, and compare it with other Adelaide funeral directors.
Where is the Alfred James Morphett Vale funeral home?
It is at 272 Main South Road, Morphett Vale, phone (08) 8382 8190. The chapel seats more than 100 and has a viewing room, lounge, organ and sound system, a screen, disabled access and parking. Alfred James says it serves families from the southern suburbs and Southern Vales through to Victor Harbor.
Can I call Alfred James after hours?
Yes. Alfred James says its staff are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on (08) 8272 8555. It can transfer your loved one into care at any time of day or night, and can meet you at one of its funeral homes or at your home any day of the year.
Does Alfred James offer direct cremation?
Yes. Alfred James arranges direct cremation or burial with no ceremony. It covers transfer to its mortuary at any hour, preparation and care, a fully lined coffin with handles and gown, death certificates and the cremation permit where needed, registration of the death, and use of its premises for identification.
Does Alfred James offer prepaid funerals?
Yes. Alfred James offers both pre-paid and pre-arranged funerals, so you can plan your wishes in advance. Call its pre-paid funerals line on (08) 8272 1980, or use the enquiry form on its website and choose the option to prepay a funeral.