Cremation is a method for preparing the deceased for memorialisation. Scientifically speaking, it is a process of reducing a deceased human body to bone fragments using high heat and flame.
Cremation is a method for preparing the deceased for memorialisation. Scientifically speaking, it is a process of reducing a deceased human body to bone fragments using high heat and flame.
A direct cremation - also known as a basic cremation, simple cremation, or no service no attendance cremation - is a cremation option with no funeral service or ceremony included. Value Cremations is a brand that provides these cremation services to our customers.
Yes, we do. For more information please contact us in your state below:
You can have a cremation with or without a funeral.
Our cremations do not include a funeral. Instead, you might choose to hold a wake or a memorial service at a later date.
If you do want a funeral as well as a cremation, we recommend using Simplicity Funerals.
We do not provide the option for viewings. If you are seeking a viewing of your loved one, please contact Simplicity Funerals who can assist you with this in addition to the cremation.
Absolutely. Depending on the family's wishes, a memorial service can take place any time after the cremation.
Christian denominations approve cremation, and it is the preferred method among Hindus and many Buddhists. However, is usually not acceptable within Orthodox Judaism, Islam and Eastern Orthodox.
The Roman Catholic Church no longer considers there to be a danger that Christian cremation will be associated with non-Christian belief, or with a denial of such doctrines as the resurrection of the body, immortality of the soul, and the existence of eternal life. The Catholic Church recommends cremated remains are disposed of in a way that indicates respect for the body of the deceased person.
After a loved one passes, their body will be taken directly into our care for preparation for the cremation.
The body is prepared and placed in either a basic wooden coffin or an environmentally friendly cardboard casket for the cremation to take place.
We will arrange all of the paperwork, including the Doctor's medical certificate, cremation permit, registration of the death and official BDM death certificate before the cremation can occur.
After cremation, the ashes of the loved one are returned to the family, either in a temporary container or an urn that was given to the crematorium in advance by the family.
The exact time taken to cremate will depend on many factors including body mass, bone density and the materials from which the coffin is manufactured. The average time for an adult cremation is 90 minutes at a temperature of between 800 and 1000 degree Celsius.
From insertion to final cooling the cremation process may take up to four hours.
No, state laws do not mandate embalming prior to cremation. Proper refrigeration technique eliminates that need. The family may opt for embalming when having a funeral service or a viewing.
Value Cremations allows for the identification of the deceased, removal of battery operated equipment, basic hygiene preparation as required and encoffining of the deceased for cremation.
Only one person is ever cremated at a time. The only exception could be in the case of a mother and baby or twin children. In those instances, approval is sought from the Health Department prior to the cremation.
It is a legal requirement to use a coffin or casket as all crematories require the deceased to be cremated in a combustible, leak-proof, rigid and covered container.
Depending on the state, Value Cremations uses either the LifeArt Basic or BioBoard® coffin as part of the Value Cremations package.
The coffin or casket is cremated with the body during the cremation process. The heat and duration of the process means that the only thing that is left are materials that do not combust which are the metal parts from the coffin. These remaining materials are removed from the ashes before they are given back to the family.
The cremated remains are referred to as ashes. They are removed into a metal container and allowed to cool after cremation. Once cooled, the ashes are loaded into a homogeniser where they are finely ground down before being packed into a plastic container. They are then placed in the urn that the family provides or in a temporary container.
After a body is cremated the ashes are usually memorialised in a permanent cremation memorial site. Even when they are returned to the family for scattering, it is common for a small amount to be permanently memorialised so that the family and future generations have somewhere they can visit and pay tribute to their loved one. When you collect the ashes from your crematorium, please talk to them about what cremation memorial options exist.
If you don't wish to have a cremation memorial, there are some other options available. These include scattering ashes, keeping them at home in an urn and placing them in cremation jewellery. Take your time to choose something that brings you and your family peace of mind.
Generally, the ashes are available to pick up within 24 hours of the cremation taking place.
We have cremation packages available by state. The exact cost of cremation depends on factors such as your state, whether an oversize coffin is required, transport if outside the 70km area, or if collection of the deceased is after hours.
No, you are not required to buy an urn from Value Cremations or the crematorium. The ashes are returned to the family in a temporary container if an urn wasn’t given in advance by the family.
As we work with a number of different suppliers across Australia, and due to varying costs in each state, the price we are able to offer also varies by state.
