What is a direct cremation?

A direct cremation is a delivery of your loved one to the crematorium without a service or gathering of people to farewell them. This is a cost effective option but may result in family and friends not having closure and bearing an extended time of grief. Statistics have shown that attending a funeral ceremony greatly… Continue reading What is a direct cremation?

Are special cremation containers and caskets available?

Yes, Morleys Funerals offers a wide variety of coffins and caskets to meet each family’s needs. A cremation casket is specially constructed from materials that are environmentally friendly. It appears very similar to a burial casket and may be used for a viewing and/or a funeral ceremony or gathering. As with all cremations, the coffin… Continue reading Are special cremation containers and caskets available?

Are there differences between the types of cremation memorials?

There are many options to consider including those at the Woongarra Crematorium. Positions such as Recordia Memorials, Pools of reflection, Gardens of remembrance and Rockeries. A columbarium wall is designed to hold an urn containing cremated remains in a niche.

How long does the cremation take?

Generally the process takes around 70 minutes. If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to contact Morleys.

How do we know we are getting the right ashes?

The cremator is completely cleared after every cremation so only the ashes of one person are present at any time. These always have identification details with them.

What happens to the coffin?

The coffin is cremated too. The adornments on the coffin such as handles are combustible. Any metal that remains is removed magnetically. The Name Plate is always removed for positive identification throughout the cremation process.

Are the same services available for a cremation as for a burial?

Whether you decide on a burial or cremation, the same services are available to you. You can celebrate the person’s life or have a more traditional approach to the service. You can still have a viewing, a church funeral or a modern, secular service at a venue that meets your needs. And, of course, afterwards… Continue reading Are the same services available for a cremation as for a burial?

I’ve heard that several people are cremated at the same time, is this true?

No. In Australia this does not occur. Only one coffin is inserted into a cremator at a time.

What is a cremation?

A cremation is where the deceased along with their coffin, casket or other covering are placed in a cremator. The cremator acts like a furnace and renders the contents to ash which are then individually collected, gathered and kept for collection.