Direct Cremation

Direct Cremation2024-08-16T09:35:17+09:30

A selection of three packages to include the requirements for a Cremation with no Funeral Service or a small gathering at our Petras Street Chapel.

A)  Direct Cremation Package   $2,350

The Package includes:

  • Coffin – MDF materials, made by Australian coffin manufacturer
  • Death Certificate
  • Medical Certificates
  • Cremation Permit
  • Meeting with family at the Funeral Home to complete required documentation M-F 9-5
  • Cremation Fees and transfer to Northern Region Crematorium
  • Transfer of the deceased within the Barossa during business hours (See Notes A and B)
  • Basic Mortuary Care
  • Return of the Cremated Remains to the Funeral Home

Notes:

  • Transfer of the deceased outside of business hours: Monday – Friday $250, Weekends $325, Public Holidays $400
  • Transfer from outside of the Barossa area travel charge guide: RAH/Coroner/Mary Potter $250,  Lyell McEwin $200, Flinders Medical Centre $350, other regional areas as advised
  • Meeting with family outside of business hours $250
  • Identification, when required, at the Funeral Home when meeting with the family
  • Persons requiring a non standard coffin size – from $150
  • No Prepayment of this package
  • Credit Card payments incur a 0.828% surcharge

B)  Cremation Package   $3,300

The Package includes:

  • Coffin – Paper veneer MDF gloss with 4 silver handles, made by Australian coffin manufacturer or upgrade at adjusted price
  • Death Certificate
  • Medical Certificates
  • Cremation Permit
  • Cremation Fees and transfer to Northern Region Crematorium
  • Transfer of the deceased (See Notes)
  • Mortuary Preparation and Dressing
  • Visitation at the Funeral Home
  • Death Notice in The Leader newspaper up to $75 (See Notes)
  • Return of the Cremated Remains to the Funeral Home

Notes:

  • Evening, Weekend and Public Holiday Funerals optional, surcharge applies
  • Transfer of the deceased outside of business hours: Monday – Friday $250, Weekends $325,
  •  Public Holidays $400
  • Transfer from outside of the Barossa area travel charge guide: RAH/Coroner/Mary Potter $250,
  •   Lyell McEwin $200, Flinders Medical Centre $350, other regional areas as advised
  • The Death Notice can be placed in other newspapers, eg The Advertiser, charged at cost
  • Persons requiring a non standard coffin size – from $150
  • No credits for package components not utilised

C)  Private Cremation Package   $4,000

The Package includes:

  • Funeral Home Gathering on Monday to Friday
  • Coffin ~ Paper veneer MDF gloss coffin with 4 handles
  • Words of Committal by Funeral Director (optional)
  • Death Notice in The Leader newspaper up to $75
  • Death Notice on our Website
  • Death Certificate
  • Doctor’s Medical Certificates
  • Cremation Permit, Cremation Fees and transfer to Northern Region Crematorium
  • Return of the Cremated Remains for family collection from the Funeral Home
  • Transfer of the deceased during business hours within 50kms of the Funeral Home (see Notes)

Notes:

  • Evening, Weekend and Public Holiday Funerals optional, surcharge applies
  • Transfer of the deceased outside of business hours: Monday – Friday $250, Weekends $325,
  • Public Holidays $400
  • Transfer from outside of the Barossa area travel charge guide:  RAH/Coroner/Mary Potter $250,  Lyell McEwin $200, Flinders Medical Centre $350, other regional areas as advised
  • No credits for package components not utilised

 

A range of Cremation Urns and Keepsake Urns are on display at the Funeral Home.

We can assist with interment of Cremated Remains into a Niche Wall or Cemetery plot, as well as bronze memorial plaques.

You may wish to hold a memorial service or gathering for family and friends for remembrance, comfort and providing closure.