Bowra & O'Dea
Family-owned Perth funeral director, founded in 1888, with nine funeral homes across Perth and Mandurah.
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 Bowra & O'Dea.
About Bowra & O'Dea
Bowra & O'Dea is a family-owned Perth funeral director that began in 1888, when blacksmith Michael O'Dea and wheelwright William Charles Bowra set up as coachbuilders and undertakers. The business says five generations of family experience now sit behind its work.
It has nine funeral homes: Perth, Cannington, Cottesloe, Dianella, Fremantle (Hilton), Mandurah (Greenfields), Medina, Midland (Bellevue) and Westminster. Its after care centre is in Highgate, and Sid's Place function centre shares the Mandurah site, where the chapel holds up to 400 people seated and standing.
Bowra & O'Dea publishes package prices including GST and has an online cost estimate tool. It arranges church, chapel and graveside services, burial, cremation and entombment, repatriation and prepaid funerals for many faiths and cultures. Through its Memorial Groves program it sponsors a tree planting in memory of each person it farewells.
Services
- Church and chapel funerals
- Graveside services
- Burial and entombment
- Cremation
- Direct cremation
- Live streamed and recorded services
- Multicultural and religious funerals
- Aboriginal funeral ceremonies
- Pet-friendly services
- Repatriation
- Prepaid funerals
- Memorial tree planting (Memorial Groves)
Published package prices
These are the prices Bowra & O'Dea 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 |
|---|---|
| Direct Cremation (no mourners, Tuesday to Thursday) | $4,380 |
| Essential Goodbye Funeral Home Cremation (viewing for up to 10 people, no attendance at crematorium) | $6,405 |
| Essential Cemetery Chapel Service Cremation (service for up to 50 at the cemetery) | $9,300 |
| Essential Goodbye Funeral Home Burial (viewing for up to 10 people, no attendance at cemetery) | $9,765 |
Package prices from Bowra & O'Dea's services page and its full price list dated July 2026, including GST. Essential packages run Monday to Thursday only.
Source: Bowra & O'Dea price list, checked 27 October 2026. Prices can change, so confirm with the funeral director.
Locations and service area
The wider Perth metropolitan area, north and south of the river, and Mandurah.
| Location | What's there |
|---|---|
| Perth | Funeral home, 68 Stirling Street, Perth |
| Cannington | Funeral home, 1307 Albany Highway |
| Cottesloe | Funeral home, 571 Stirling Highway |
| Dianella | Funeral home, 231 Grand Promenade |
| Fremantle | Funeral home, 312 South Street, Hilton |
| Mandurah | Funeral home with chapel for up to 400 (seated and standing) and Sid's Place function centre, 460 Pinjarra Road, Greenfields |
| Medina | Funeral home, 43 Summerton Road |
| Midland | Funeral home, 131 Great Eastern Highway, Bellevue |
| Westminster | Funeral home, 502 Wanneroo Road |
| Highgate | After care (mortuary) centre and administration, Beaufort Street, by appointment |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a direct cremation cost with Bowra & O'Dea?
Bowra & O'Dea's direct cremation package was listed at $4,380 including GST when we checked on 27 October 2026. It covers the arrangement, transfer within 70 km of its Highgate or Mandurah mortuary, a cotton garment, a simple cremation container, the cremation permit and fee, death registration and certificate, and medical papers. No funeral service can be added, and identification is limited to 15 minutes for up to three people.
How much does a full funeral service cost with Bowra & O'Dea?
Its July 2026 price list showed a professional fee of $7,050 for a premium single service and $8,600 for a premium dual service, including GST, when we checked on 27 October 2026. The coffin, from $1,994, plus cremation or burial fees and other choices are added, so use its online estimate tool or ask for a quote.
Where are Bowra & O'Dea's funeral homes?
Bowra & O'Dea has funeral homes in Perth (Stirling Street), Cannington, Cottesloe, Dianella, Hilton (Fremantle), Greenfields (Mandurah), Medina, Bellevue (Midland) and Westminster. Its after care centre and administration office are in Highgate, by appointment only.
Can I call Bowra & O'Dea after hours?
Yes. Bowra & O'Dea lists its Perth number, (08) 9231 5199, as available 24/7. Branch offices are open 8:30am to 5pm. Its price list includes after-hours transfers in the professional fee, while after-hours viewings and arrangements carry extra charges.
Does Bowra & O'Dea offer prepaid funerals?
Yes. Bowra & O'Dea introduced prepaid funerals in the 1980s and says a prepaid plan fixes the cost of the items you select at today's price, apart from statutory changes. It has an online prepaid estimate tool and a prepaid line on (08) 9231 5100.