Greenfields Funerals provides dignified, straightforward direct cremations in Shenton Park, delivered by a local, family‑owned funeral home that always puts your family’s needs first. Our caring team offers honest guidance, clear pricing and personal support at every stage, without the pressure or confusion that can come with large corporate providers.
Shenton Park is situated in Perth’s western suburbs, with Karrakatta Cemetery providing cremation services for families throughout the local area and surrounding suburbs.
What is a direct cremation?
Direct cremation is a simple form of cremation carried out without a formal funeral service beforehand. Your loved one is respectfully cared for, brought into our care and cremated, and their ashes are then returned to the family to arrange a private farewell, memorial or scattering.
No viewing or service at the crematorium as part of the package.
You can choose to hold a memorial, celebration of life or scattering later at home, a local community space or another meaningful location.
Why families in Shenton Park choose direct cremation
Many families in Shenton Park are choosing direct cremation because it reduces stress and keeps the focus on what matters most: remembering the person, not managing logistics.
Lower overall cost than a traditional funeral with chapel, flowers and catering.
It gives you more time to create a personal memorial or celebration of life that truly reflects your loved one’s personality, values and culture.
- Flexibility to gather with family and friends at locations that are meaningful in Shenton Park and the surrounding area, rather than being tied to a crematorium schedule.
Our local, family‑owned care
Greenfields Funerals is a locally based, family‑owned funeral home that supports families throughout Perth and the Peel region with genuine, down‑to‑earth care. Families in Shenton Park and the surrounding western suburbs frequently say they prefer our consistent, small team caring for them from the first conversation to the return of the ashes, rather than an impersonal corporate setup.
Local team who understands the needs of families in and around Shenton Park.
Clear, upfront information with no high‑pressure sales or unnecessary add‑ons.
What’s included in a direct cremation.
Every direct cremation arrangement includes the essential, professional services needed for a respectful farewell. You can then add any extra touches that feel right for your family, if and when you are ready.
- Professional transfer of your loved one into our care from home, hospital or nursing home.
- Caring mortuary preparation, a straightforward coffin suitable for cremation, and all essential documentation.
- Cremation carried out at Karrakatta Cemetery, with ashes returned to you in a simple urn or container.
How direct cremations work in Shenton Park
We’ve designed the process to be simple and compassionate, with clear support at each stage.
First contact
Reach out to our team 24/7 when someone has passed or is nearing the end of life, and we’ll walk you through the next steps without jargon or confusion.
Transfer into our care
Our team will arrange to bring your loved one into our care from home, hospital, nursing home or coroner, and keep you informed as things progress.
Paperwork and planning
We guide you through the required paperwork and discuss important decisions, such as ash collection and whether you’d like to arrange a memorial service later.
Cremation and return of ashes
We arrange the cremation within a timeframe that suits your family, then return the ashes to you or your chosen person for a private memorial, scattering or celebration of life.
Planning a personal farewell after a direct cremation
Choosing direct cremation doesn’t mean there’s no opportunity to say goodbye – it gives you the time and space to create a personal, meaningful tribute when you’re ready.
Arrange an intimate memorial at home, a nearby park, community venue, or any meaningful location in Shenton Park or the surrounding area.
Add personal touches like music, readings, photographs, their favourite foods or a heartfelt toast that celebrates who they were.
Is a direct cremation right for your family?
Direct cremation often suits families who value simplicity, need to manage costs carefully, or have relatives in different locations who need time to gather. Many people choose direct cremation when their loved one requested something simple, with no fuss or formal ceremony.
If you’d prefer a traditional funeral with a chapel service and formal ceremony, that’s absolutely an option too, and we’re here to talk through what would work best for your family.
Direct Cremations in Nearby Suburbs
We also provide direct cremations for families in Subiaco, Nedlands, Daglish, Claremont. For a complete overview of our direct cremation service across Perth, including pricing and options, visit our main Direct Cremations page
