Bethel Funerals
Not-for-profit Christian funeral director with a chapel in Mitcham, in Melbourne's east, and further chapels at Carrum Downs and Springwood, Queensland.
This is an independent directory profile. Details are taken from the business's own website and public listings, checked on 27 October 2026. We are not affiliated with Bethel Funerals.
About Bethel Funerals
Bethel Funerals is a not-for-profit funeral director that has supported families since 1997. Its Mitcham chapel in Melbourne's east seats more than 40 people and has multimedia equipment, live webcasting, parking and catering. Bethel also has a chapel at Carrum Downs in Melbourne's south-east and one at Springwood, south of Brisbane.
Bethel is part of Word Investments Limited, a not-for-profit group that gives its surplus funds to Christian mission, humanitarian and community causes. It says the families it has served have helped distribute more than $7.1 million. Bethel is a Christian organisation, not tied to one denomination, and conducts funerals for people of any faith or none.
Services can be held at Bethel's chapels or at churches, temples, parks, town halls and other venues, with burial or cremation. Bethel publishes a Victorian price list with itemised fees and one package, a non-attended cremation. A pastoral care worker keeps in touch with families after the funeral.
Services
- Burial and cremation
- Non-attended cremation
- Chapel funerals
- Church and other venue services
- Live streaming of services
- Viewings
- Coffins, caskets and urns
- Flowers
- Orders of service and memorial books
- Repatriation services
- Pre-planning
- Pastoral care after the funeral
Published package prices
These are the prices Bethel Funerals 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 package (Victoria; coffin extra, from $860) | $4,630 |
From Bethel's Victorian price list, June 2026, all prices including GST. Bethel says this is the only package it offers; other funerals are quoted from itemised fees, such as a $5,300 professional fee for a single service.
Source: Bethel Funerals price list, checked 27 October 2026. Prices can change, so confirm with the funeral director.
Locations and service area
Melbourne, from its Mitcham and Carrum Downs chapels, plus Brisbane from Springwood.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Mitcham | Chapel for 40+ guests, office and mortuary, 2d Cochrane Street, (03) 9873 8866 |
| Carrum Downs | Chapel and mortuary storage, 620 Frankston-Dandenong Road, (03) 8787 7255 |
| Springwood, Queensland | Chapel, 2998 Logan Road, (07) 3219 9333 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a direct cremation cost with Bethel Funerals in Melbourne?
Bethel's non-attended cremation package was listed at $4,630 including GST in its Victorian price list when we checked on 27 October 2026. It covers a standard transfer, basic mortuary care, an arrangement meeting, paperwork, the death certificate application and the cremation fee. The coffin is chosen separately, from $860 for a cardboard option.
Where is Bethel Funerals Mitcham?
Bethel's Mitcham chapel is at 2d Cochrane Street, Mitcham, phone (03) 9873 8866. It seats more than 40 guests and has multimedia, live webcasting, parking and catering. Bethel also has a chapel at 620 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs, and can hold services at churches and other venues.
Is Bethel Funerals not-for-profit?
Yes. Bethel is part of Word Investments Limited and gives its surplus funds to Christian mission, humanitarian and community work. Through its giving program, families can also choose a charity that suits their loved one, and Bethel makes a donation on their behalf.
Can I call Bethel Funerals after hours?
Yes. Bethel says its emergency line, 1300 881 473, is available 24 hours if a loved one has died. For other enquiries you can call the Mitcham branch on (03) 9873 8866 or send an enquiry through its website.
Does Bethel Funerals help with pre-planning a funeral?
Yes. Bethel's team can guide you through planning your own funeral in advance, including the choice between burial and cremation, and can help you work out how much money to put aside for it. It suggests involving your family in the process.