Direct Cremation

Simple, respectful, low cost.

The deceased is collected from the holding facility in a classic ’90s hearse and transported to the crematorium, accompanied by a chosen soundtrack.

Total Cost $2675*

  • Adminstration Service Fees $590

  • Cremation Fees $925

  • Shroud & Carrier $550

  • Collection, transportation, return of ashes $610

BREAK DOWN OF COSTS -

CREMATION FEE **

Includes:

  • Standard, adult weekday business hours cremation (before 4pm).

  • Standard urn for retaining ashes.

Potential additional costs:

  • Fees for cremations outside weekday business hours, on weekends, or public holidays: +$600-705.

  • Witness of cremation (up to 6 people): +$110.

  • An alternative urn: price on request.

SHROUD & CARRIER

Includes:

  • A simple cotton shroud, respectful wrapping of the deceased.

  • A wooden shroud carrier for transferral.

  • Use of a community coffin lid (eco-friendly, reusable) for legal transport.

Potential additional costs:

  • A coffin: price on request.

COLLECTION & TRANSPORTATION

Includes:

  • Collection of the deceased. The standard service area is Castlemaine and surrounds (30km radius).

  • Transport to crematorium and driver fee.

  • Collection and return of the ashes in person.

Potential additional costs:

  • Travel more than 30km from Castlemaine: +$1.50 per kilometre.

  • Holding facility fees before transfer: up to $50 per day***

*Final costs may vary depending on individual arrangements.

**Based on the current Remembrance Parks Central Victoria Crematorium price list.

***Costs vary between mortuaries, hospitals and aged care facilities.