Direct cremations

for a better farewell

Because every goodbye is different

$1,799*

Private Cremation Services provide direct cremations and take care of all the essentials so that you can say farewell in your own way.

Our Point of Difference

Private Cremation Services are an independent, Australian owned funeral provider that understand traditional values, yet recognise the changing attitudes different generations have towards memorialisation, and the increasing preference for an affordable yet dignified funeral service offering.

Affordable Service Offering

At Private Cremation Services our direct cremation is one of the most affordable options in NSW and the ACT. We look after everything required and leave the end of life ceremony to you.

Commemorate Your Way

Unlike the expensive packages offered by other providers, at Private Cremation Services we provide direct cremation so that you can say goodbye at a time that is right for you.

Support Available 24/7

Here when you need us, anytime of the day or night. Call Private Cremation Services to be connected to one of our dedicated funeral arrangers at a time that’s convenient for you.

What we offer

Our direct cremations at Private Cremation Services offers realignment of expenses, allowing a transparent price point compared to the current industry average.

We believe, rather than spending a large percentage of the service on an overpriced casket, we offer a more environmentally friendly coffin which helps minimise the costs and reduces the carbon footprint on our environment.

That exchange of value is one of the processes we use to keep the cost of the direct cremation service down to allow you to explore the uniqueness of your loved one’s farewell more meaningfully because every goodbye is different.

  • We’ll transfer your loved one into our care from anywhere in New South Wales or Australian Capital Territory, without delay to one of our care facilities.

  • Our team of experienced funeral arrangers will carry out the direct cremation service with dignity, using an environmentally-friendly coffin.

  • We’ll liaise with the nominated facility and assist with all the administrative paperwork to process the official death certificate required for estate administration, sent directly to you.

  • Your loved one’s ashes will be returned to you promptly, as nominated by you, after the service has occurred so you can say goodbye your own way.

Our Founder

Dedicated towards improving the funeral sector, Alexa Heckmann founded Private Cremation Services, independently owned and operated direct cremation provider.

With many years of experience in the funeral industry, Alexa is committed to modernising and simplifying end of life care for all.

She is a passionate advocate for families and their needs, offering clear and transparent pricing, ensuring they are well informed to make decisions that are right for them because we understand that every goodbye is different.

What our customers have to say

FAQs

  • Contact us at anytime, we are available to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to arrange to transfer your loved one into our care, along with commencing the initial paperwork required.

  • Coordination of the transfer depends on where the death occurred. If the death occurred at a residence, aged care facility or private hospital, transfer after certification can happen within 3 hours. Death at a public hospital will be determined by hospital administration and can take a few days. If your loved one is transferred to Coroner, depending on the investigation, transfer may take several weeks.

  • Your loved one will be transferred to the mortuary facility of our service provider where they will be prepared for the direct cremation service.

  • Our dedicated funeral arrangers will provide all the documentation required prior to the direct cremation service. This includes all administrative and legal requirements, guidance through the arrangement, with support available by phone and email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • The direct cremation service is conducted at Macarthur Grange crematorium located at Smeaton Grange in New South Wales.

  • Timing can vary depending on clearance from facilities (hospitals, coroners etc) and completion of all required documents from the commissioner of the direct cremation service. Generally it is suggested the entire process takes 10 days from transfer into our care to return of cremains.

  • Once the cremation has occurred, the death will be registered by your funeral arranger through Births, Deaths and Marriages. Generally, a wait time of 10 to 15 days can be expected to receive the official death certificate via registered post.

  • You are not required to make an upfront payment. Payment will only be requested once the cremation has been scheduled, and we provide various payment options, including the possibility of settling the service fees directly from your loved one's estate.

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