For families who prefer a quiet, private farewell — or a simpler and more affordable one — a direct cremation skips the wake and proceeds straight to the cremation, with care and dignity throughout.
A direct cremation is a cremation carried out without a wake or ceremony. Your loved one is collected, prepared, and cremated on a booked date, and the ashes are returned to the family. It is the most affordable option, from around $1,400, and suits families who want something quiet, private and simple.
A direct cremation is simple and dignified, in a few steps:
A direct cremation is right for families who:
A memorial gathering can still be held later, in your own time, if the family wishes.
A direct cremation starts from around $1,400, which makes it the most affordable way to arrange a dignified farewell. The exact cost depends on the casket and a few choices along the way. See our funeral cost guide for the full picture.
A direct cremation is a cremation carried out without a wake or ceremony. Your loved one is collected, prepared and cremated on a booked date, and the ashes are returned to the family. It is the simplest and most affordable option.
A direct cremation starts from around $1,400, making it the most affordable way to arrange a dignified farewell. The exact cost depends on the casket and a few choices along the way.
Yes, a small number of family members may attend the cremation if they wish, or leave it entirely to the funeral director. A separate memorial gathering can also be held later in the family’s own time.
It suits families who prefer a quiet, private farewell, who are honouring a wish for simplicity, whose relatives are spread overseas, or who need a dignified option within a limited budget.
Yes. After a direct cremation the ashes are returned to the family, to be placed in a columbarium niche, scattered at sea, or scattered at an inland garden, as you wish.
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