Direct Cremation in Gippsland with Personal Touches
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We believe what we do is about loving people — it's a service before it's a business.
We provide cremation-only services with thoughtful personal touches for families in Gippsland, including a choice of 21 urns families find beautiful - at no extra cost.
Price for Gippsland families: $2,999. See breakdown
This includes care of your loved one, all paperwork, and cremation elsewhere in Victoria. Prefer the cremation to take place in Gippsland itself? That is $560 extra, $3,559 in all.
No upfront payment required. Families who can pay our standard price help those who can't.
What families say:
"Marc gets grief" — Louise D.
"I felt at ease with Marc straight away" — Jim P.
Your loved one is cremated at a Eaglehawk Remembrance Park (Bendigo) to keep costs lower. While we aren't in the Gippsland itself, Marc was born and raised in Victoria and now lives in regional NSW.
With the encouragement of family and friends, we bring 6 generations of care but do things differently.
Call us anytime, day or night, on 1300 136 473.
How it Works
1. Call us — whether death has occurred or is expected, we're available 24/7 to guide you.
2. After the passing, we bring your loved one into our care — from hospital, aged care, or home in the Gippsland to a registered mortuary facility in Melbourne.
3. We handle all the details — death certificate, cremation permits, and all necessary paperwork. We keep you informed at each step and arrange a private cremation in Bendigo.
4. Ashes returned — your choice of urn, by registered post (signature required) or personal collection.
Care and Personal Touches
We encourage families to consider placing an item in the coffin such as photos, a handwritten note, or drawings from children.
If you would like your loved one dressed in particular clothing, we can arrange this for an additional fee (see below).
After the cremation, we arrange the death certificate promptly and can connect you with legal or grief support if needed. We provide resources to support you through grief and remain available in the weeks that follow.
Our price: $2,999 (inc GST)
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Expenses — costs paid to those we work with
Transfer into our care, anytime day or night | $400
Care facility accomodation (Melbourne) | $295
Government Medical Officer cremation paperwork | $88
Essential care coffin | $239
Death certificate | $59
Cremation-only at Eaglehawk Memorial Park (Bendigo) and return of ashes by Registered Post | $885
Our Fees — including our margin
Complete service for Cremation-Only, with choice of dignified urn (21 designs available), and Funeral Cost Support for others | $1,033
Total (inc GST) | $2,999
Additional options:
Cremation at Gippsland Memorial Park, Traralgon - including transfer to crematorium and return of ashes by post | $560
Have your loved one dressed in particular clothes | $215
How Our Pricing Works
We have a fixed Professional Services fee – everything else is at cost.
If your loved one passes away in Gipplsand, we can manage the entire process ourselves for $3,399
In each circumstance, we set aside part of what we receive to help families in need.
Is the Price Beyond Your Means?
We offer funeral cost support when needed, made possible by families who choose our standard fees. We can also point you toward charities and government programs that may help.
Memorial Service
Many families choose cremation-only and later hold a memorial service - a gathering without the coffin present.
A memorial can happen weeks or months later, giving time for loved ones to travel and gather in a church, garden, or other meaningful place.
We can provide basic guidance at no cost, arrange specific elements like a video presentation, or coordinate everything for you. Learn more or call us to discuss: 1300 136 473.
What to Do with the Ashes
There's no rush to decide what to do with the ashes - families take anywhere from weeks to years. When you're ready, there are several options for Gippsland.
Scattering Ashes
If you choose to scatter the ashes, please note that permission is required from the landowner or relevant authority. They may also request scattering at a particular time.
Learn more about scattering ashes
Keeping Ashes at Home
Another option is to keep them at home. We suggest placing them among flowers in a pot that you might change seasonally.
Learn more about keeping ashes at home
Interring Ashes in a Cemetery in Gippsland
The main option in the Gippsland is Gippsland Memorial Park. They offer memorials in:
Wall niche
Rose Garden
Questions about any of these options? Call us: 1300 136 473