What is Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation is a simple cremation without a funeral service beforehand. Your loved one is collected, cared for with dignity, and cremated. Ashes are returned to you within 7-10 days.
There's no viewing, no service at our chapel, and no attendance at the crematorium. This simplicity makes it Perth's most affordable funeral option—while maintaining complete dignity and professionalism.
Want more details? Read our complete guide to direct cremation with FAQs, memorial ideas, and everything families ask us.
What's Included in $4,260
✓ Professional Care
Collection and care of your loved one from any Perth metro location (within 40km)
✓ Crematorium Fees
All crematorium charges at your choice of Perth facilities
✓ Simple Coffin
Dignified timber veneer coffin suitable for cremation
✓ Ashes Available
Ashes available for collection within 7-10 days
✓ All Documentation
Death certificates, cremation permits, all legal paperwork
✓ 24/7 Support
Professional guidance whenever you need it
Additional costs only if you choose them:
- Transfer beyond 40km: $3.50/km each way
- Upgraded ashes container: from $95
- Additional death certificates: $55 each
- Doctor's cremation certificate (if required): $200-300
Why Families Choose Direct Cremation
💰 Significant Cost Savings
A traditional funeral in Perth averages $8,000-15,000. Direct cremation at $4,260 saves thousands while maintaining complete dignity.
⏰ Time to Plan Properly
Without the pressure of organizing a service within days, families can plan a memorial gathering when they're ready—weeks or even months later.
🏠 Your Way, Your Place
Celebrate life at home, at the beach, in a park, or anywhere meaningful. No chapel restrictions, no time limits, no formality unless you want it.
✨ Simple & Dignified
Some people prefer simplicity. No fuss, no ceremony—just professional care and return of ashes. That's valid and dignified too.
Memorial Service Options
Direct cremation doesn't mean no celebration. Many families hold beautiful memorial gatherings after receiving the ashes:
🏖️ Beach or Park Gathering
Scatter ashes at a meaningful location with family present
🏠 Home Memorial
Intimate gathering with photos, stories, and favorite music
🍷 Celebration of Life
Restaurant or venue booking weeks or months later
⛪ Church Service
Religious memorial with ashes present if desired
🌳 Garden Interment
Place ashes in cemetery memorial garden or columbarium
🎵 No Service
Keep ashes at home—that's completely acceptable too
Need help planning a memorial? We can connect you with celebrants, venues, and memorial suppliers. Or arrange a simple ash scattering at the crematorium memorial gardens.
Perth Crematorium Locations We Serve
We arrange direct cremations at all Metropolitan Cemeteries Board facilities across Perth:
Areas We Serve
Greenfields Funerals provides direct cremation services throughout Perth metropolitan area and Southwest WA:
- Perth Northern Suburbs
- Perth CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Perth Southern Suburbs
- Fremantle & Coastal Suburbs
- Rockingham & Kwinana
- Mandurah & Peel Region
- Bunbury & Southwest
- Regional WA (fees apply)
📍 No matter where you are, we provide the same professional service. Transfers within 40km of Perth metro are included. Beyond 40km, we charge $3.50/km each way.
How to Arrange Direct Cremation
Call Us
Phone 1300 69 79 89 anytime, 24/7
We Collect
We collect your loved one with dignity
Paperwork
We handle all documentation
Ashes Returned
Within 7-10 days to your address
Common Questions
Is direct cremation dignified?
Absolutely. Your loved one is treated with the same professional care and respect as any traditional funeral. The only difference is the absence of a formal service beforehand.
Can I still have a memorial service?
Yes! Most families hold a memorial gathering after receiving the ashes. You can organize this yourself at any location—home, beach, park, church, or venue. There's no time pressure.
How quickly can you collect?
Usually within 2-4 hours of your call, 24/7. From hospitals, nursing homes, or private residences across Perth metro.
What about death certificates?
We arrange everything with the WA Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. The first death certificate is included. Additional certified copies are $55 each if you need them for banks, insurance, etc.
Can I view my loved one?
Not with standard direct cremation—that's what keeps the cost down. If you'd like a viewing, we recommend our Simple Cremation package ($6,950) which includes a private family viewing at our chapel.
What can I do with the ashes?
Whatever feels right: keep them at home, scatter at a meaningful location (in accordance with WA Health guidelines), place in a cemetery memorial garden or columbarium, divide among family members, or create memorial jewelry or art.
More questions? Read our comprehensive direct cremation guide with 20+ FAQs
Why Choose Greenfields Funerals
🏡 Family-Owned, Not Corporate
We're not owned by the two main funeral companies. Your money stays with a local WA family business, and you get personal service—not call centers.
💯 Transparent Pricing
$4,260 means $4,260. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. What we quote is what you pay.
🌟 Professional Care
Licensed funeral directors regulated by the WA Department of Commerce, modern facilities in Port Kennedy and Bunbury, and 24/7 availability. We've been serving WA families for years.
⚡ Fast Response
We answer our phones 24/7—a real person, not voicemail. Usually collect within 2-4 hours anywhere in Perth metro.
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