Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors
Family-run Melbourne funeral director with branches at Springvale, Wantirna, Brighton and Hastings, tracing its history to the 1860s.
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About Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors
Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors says it has served Melbourne since 1860. John Allison bought a Richmond undertaking business in the 1860s, and in 1956 the family acquired J. Monkhouse & Son in Brighton and Sandringham, trading as Allison Monkhouse from the following year. Its website names Clive Allison, of the fifth generation, as managing director since 1988.
The business describes itself as family owned and locally operated. It lists branches at Springvale, Wantirna (Knox), Brighton and Hastings, with its mortuary at Mulgrave, and can meet families at home anywhere in Melbourne. Bilingual staff and translators help families from many cultural backgrounds.
Allison Monkhouse publishes starting prices for three packages, from a non-attended cremation to a chapel service with cremation. It also offers natural burial, prepaid funeral plans, and interstate and international repatriation.
Services
- Non-attended cremation (no service)
- Memorial services
- Chapel funeral services
- Burial and cremation
- Natural burial
- Religious and cultural funerals, with bilingual staff
- Orthodox funeral specialist
- Funeral livestreaming
- Interstate and international repatriation
- Coffins, caskets and urns
- Pre-planned and prepaid funerals
Published package prices
These are the prices Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors publishes on its own website. Cemetery charges, after-hours transfers and optional extras are usually charged separately, so ask for an itemised quote.
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| Non-attended Cremation (private cremation, no service) | From $3,399.00 |
| Allison Monkhouse Memorial Service (private cremation, chapel memorial later) | From $5,900.00 |
| Allison Monkhouse Chapel Service (chapel service, then private cremation; coffin extra) | From $7,345.70 |
Starting prices including GST from the Allison Monkhouse pricing page. For the chapel service, the coffin or casket is listed among the personalised extras.
Source: Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors price list, checked 27 October 2026. Prices can change, so confirm with the funeral director.
Locations and service area
Greater Melbourne, including Bayside and the Mornington Peninsula, with services arranged in regional Victoria and interstate when needed.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Springvale | Branch, 191-195 Springvale Road |
| Knox | Branch, Stud Road and Burwood Highway, Wantirna |
| Brighton | Branch, 124 Carpenter Street |
| Hastings | Branch, 192 Marine Parade |
| Mulgrave | Mortuary and operations centre, 21 McDonalds Lane |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a direct cremation cost with Allison Monkhouse?
Allison Monkhouse's non-attended cremation was listed from $3,399 including GST when we checked on 27 October 2026. It covers the professional fee, transfer into care in business hours within the local area, mortuary care, an arrangement meeting, a cremation coffin, certificates and permits, the cremation fee and the death certificate. Ashes are collected from the funeral home.
How much does a chapel funeral cost with Allison Monkhouse?
A full chapel service followed by a private cremation was listed from $7,345.70 including GST, and a memorial service held after a private cremation from $5,900, when we checked on 27 October 2026. For the chapel service, the coffin or casket, celebrant, flowers and printed stationery are listed as personalised extras.
Where is Allison Monkhouse located?
Allison Monkhouse lists branches at 191-195 Springvale Road, Springvale; Stud Road and Burwood Highway, Wantirna; 124 Carpenter Street, Brighton; and 192 Marine Parade, Hastings. Its mortuary is at 21 McDonalds Lane, Mulgrave. Staff can also meet families at home anywhere in Melbourne.
Can I call Allison Monkhouse after hours?
Yes. Allison Monkhouse runs a 24 hour advice line on (03) 9546 5870, and its website says the team is available 24/7. Arrangements can be made by phone, online, at a branch or at the family home.
Does Allison Monkhouse offer prepaid funerals?
Yes. Allison Monkhouse offers pre-planned and prepaid funerals. You can pay the full amount when you plan or pay an agreed amount monthly by direct debit, and it says funds lodged for a prepaid plan stay secure until they are needed for the funeral.