Funeral Directors Sydney – Burial and Cremation Funeral Services in Sydney

Choosing a Burial or Cremation for Your Loved One

The decision of burial verses cremation is usually one of the few areas were peoples wishes are well known to their family members. As in all aspects of the funeral arrangements it is personal choice that dictates the final disposition of a deceased. Certain religions still do not allow cremation however in recent years many have relaxed their views toward cremation.

In brief the following apply:

Burial

The first thing to realise about burial is that there is still ample land available for burial purposes in the Sydney Metropolitan area. Currently graves in New South Wales have security of use by its owners. That means graves are not reused.

Cremation

A person’s preference for cremation is usually well known by their family. Today at least 50% of all funeral services in New South Wales are cremations. Service can be held in either the crematorium chapel which are all well equipped and modern or at a church and then followed by cremation. At Kevin and Perram Sydney Funeral Directors we can advise on all available crematoria and facilities available.

In addition to the standard documentation for a burial, an additional doctor’s certificated or Coroners Permit is required for cremation. We will attend to these as part of our funeral planning process.

While cremation is generally considered to be a cheaper option as opposed to burial, the final cost may be much closer when memorialisation at a crematorium is added. This needs be investigated prior to a final decision being made.

Special options

Today there are also a range of special ways to conduct the “final disposition” these include burials at sea, burials on private property or farm, above ground burials and ash scattering to name a few. Please contact us directly to discuss any special requirements as we have had considerable experience in many of these types of services.