Cremations
Caring, dignified cremation services to support families during difficult times. Our team provides guidance, reassurance and personalised care, helping you honour your loved one in a meaningful, respectful and comforting way.
Respectful Cremations with Genuine Care
Cremation is a meaningful and dignified way to honour a loved one, and many families choose it for its simplicity and flexibility. Michael Crawford Funerals provides cremation services with compassion, professionalism and respect, ensuring every detail is handled with care. Their team supports families through each step, helping them create a farewell that feels personal and comforting.
Here to Support You
The team understands how emotionally difficult these decisions can be and strives to offer gentle, dependable guidance throughout the process. Cremation arrangements can be made online, by phone or in person, allowing families to choose what feels most comfortable.
Why Families Choose Cremation
- Greater flexibility in planning memorials or celebrations of life
- More personal ways to keep or scatter ashes
- Environmental or cultural considerations
- A more affordable alternative to some traditional services
Transparent Costs and Guidance
Arrange a Cremation
If you are considering cremation for a loved one, Michael Crawford Funerals is here to guide you with compassion and care.
What the Cremation Service Includes
Each cremation is arranged with care and includes:
- Transfer and respectful preparation of your loved one
- All required legal and medical documentation
- Coordination with an accredited crematorium
- Return of ashes to the family in their chosen urn
Families can explore meaningful keepsakes and urns through the Memorial Store, including:
Cremation Options & Pricing
At Michael Crawford Funerals, we offer cremation either as part of a full funeral service or as a simpler, no-service arrangement. Our goal is to give families flexibility while ensuring every farewell is handled with dignity, care and professionalism.
Cremation with a Funeral Service
A cremation with a funeral service includes a full service before the cremation takes place. This may be held in our chapel, a church, or another meaningful venue chosen by your family.
Cremation with a Memorial Service
A memorial service is a meaningful gathering held after the cremation has taken place. It allows family and friends to come together in a setting of their choice whether that’s our chapel, a church, or other venue.
Cremation without a Funeral Service
Families seeking a simpler and something more affordable may prefer a cremation-only option. For an even more streamlined approach, the Direct Cremations page explains the no-service, no-attendance option.
Funeral Service
Funeral Service followed by Private Cremation
$8,865.00 Inc. GST
Inclusions:
Professional Care & Coordination
- Professional Service: $5,100.00
- Transfer of your loved one into our care: $695.00
- Mortuary Care & Preparation
- Coordination of all arrangements
Ceremony & Commemoration
- Celebrant Services: From $770.00
- Viewing in our chapel
- Photo Tribute (80 photos, 2 songs)
- Live Streaming & Recording of service (in our chapel)
- Music for the ceremony
- Personalised Memorial Book
- Online Website Notice
Essential Requirements
- Cremation: From $870
- Penman Coffin: $1,190.00
- Doctor Authorising Cremation: $120.00
- Death Certificate: $120.00
Additional Considerations
- After Hours Transfer: Additional $185.00
- Oversize Coffin: Additional $295.00
- Press Notices: At Cost
- Flowers From $250.00
- Printing: At Cost
- Live Streaming & Recording of service (external venue) – $770.00
Memorial Service
Memorial Service and Private Cremation
$8,225.00 Inc. GST
Inclusions:
Professional Care & Coordination
- Professional Service: $5,100.00
- Transfer of your loved one into our care: $695.00
- Mortuary Care & Preparation
- Coordination of all arrangements
Ceremony & Commemoration
- Celebrant Services: From $770.00
- Photo Tribute (80 photos, 2 songs)
- Live Streaming & Recording of service (in our chapel)
- Music for the ceremony
- Personalised Memorial Book
- Online Website Notice
Essential Requirements
- Cremation: From $870.00
- Shell Coffin: $550.00
- Doctor Authorising Cremation: $120.00
- Full Death Certificate: $120.00
Additional Considerations
- After Hours Transfer: Additional $185.00
- Oversize Coffin: Additional $295.00
- Press Notices: At Cost
- Flowers From $250.00
- Printing: At Cost
- Live Streaming & Recording of service (external venue) – $770.00
Simple Online Direct Cremations
- Cremation Fee
- Basic Coffin
- Service Fee
- Doctor Fees
- Transfer of your loved one into our care
- Online Ararngement
- Death Certificate
- Standard Urn
- After hours transfer - Additional $495.00
- Oversize Coffin - Additonal $250.00
- No viewing available for this option
Price Starting From
$3,800.00
Price Starting From
$3,800.00
Personal Direct Cremation
- Cremation Fee
- Shell Coffin
- Service Fee
- Transfer of your loved one into our care
- Doctor Fees
- In Person Ararngement
- Centrelink Notification
- Death Certificate
- Standard Urn
- Ashes Collection
- Viewing - Additional $650.00
- After hours transfer - Additional $495.00
Price Starting From
$4,300.00
Price Starting From
$4,300.00
Direct Cremation with a Viewing
- Cremation Fee
- Basic Coffin
- Service Fee
- Doctor Fees
- Transfer of your loved one into our care
- Online Ararngement
- Death Certificate
- Standard Urn
- Viewing in our chapel
- After hours transfer - Additional $495.00
- Oversize Coffin - Additonal $250.00
Price Starting From
$4,950.00
Price Starting From
$4,950.00
Popular Service Venues
We serve families across Victoria. These are some of the chapels and venues we frequently use, but we can assist at other locations too.
Transportation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cremation more expensive than burial?
Generally cremation is cheaper than burial. However, you should discuss the matter with a funeral director who will be able to advise you of the precise cost.
Is cremation an option for people of all faiths?
Cremation is usually not acceptable within Orthodox Judaism, Islam and Eastern Orthodoxy. However, most Christian denominations approve cremation, and it is the preferred method among Hindus and many Buddhists.
May Catholics choose cremation?
Although burial is its traditional choice, the Roman Catholic Church has accepted cremation for decades. Not only has the practice of cremation become more socially acceptable, but the church no longer considers there to be a danger that Christian cremation will be associated with non-Christian belief, or with denial of such doctrines as the resurrection of the body, immortality of the soul, and the existence of eternal life. The church recommends cremated remains be disposed of in a way that indicates respect for the body of the deceased person. A memorial in a public place is favoured so that even in death the deceased person’s commitment to Christianity is still proclaimed.
Do I have to sign anything?
Yes. If you are the executor or the next of kin (or authorised by either to do so) you will be asked to complete an application for cremation and the crematorium’s authority forms.
What happens to the coffin after the service?
It is withdrawn into a committal room where the nameplate of the coffin is checked with the cremation paperwork to ensure correct identification with a label giving all the relevant information. The identification then stays with the remains until final placement.
Is the coffin cremated with the body?
Yes, the coffin is cremated with the body.
What happens about handles and other fittings?
Some crematoria remove the fittings because of the adverse effect their chemical composition can leave on cremation chambers and also because licenses issued by the Environment Protection Authority necessitate this. Any fittings removed are destroyed.
What about precious metals and other metal?
The temperature at which a modern cremator operates (usually between 800 and 1000 degrees) is such that metals are fused together with other materials so that they are not recognisable and have no salvage value. Any metallic material resulting from a cremation is disposed of in accordance with the instruction of the cremation authority.
Is more than one coffin cremated at one time in a cremator?
No. The only exceptions permitted to this rule may be in the case of a mother and baby or twin children, when some crematoria may accept both in the same coffin if the next of kin specifically request the two be cremated together, and permission is obtained from the relevant authority.
Can I be certain I get the right cremated remains?
Yes. Each coffin is identified on arrival and its specific identity label accompanies the remains throughout the process of cremation, cooling and packaging. Then each container is finally checked and labelled.
As each cremation chamber will only accept one coffin and the remains must be withdrawn before the cremator is used again, all remains are kept separate throughout the process.
What does preparation of the cremated remains entail?
When the cremation is complete, the remains are withdrawn from the cremator into a cooling tray. When cool, the remains are placed into a machine that removes metallic materials (including nails, wire, prosthesis) and reduces any large residue to a fine, pale ash. The granular remains are then sealed in a suitable container identified by the name of the deceased person.
What can be done with cremated remains?
Cremated remains may be buried in a grave, kept in an urn, scattered in a favourite place, or interred with a lasting memorial at cemetery.
Flowers
Floral tributes play a meaningful role in honoring a life. From coffin and casket sheaves to condolence flowers sent by family and friends, each arrangement is individually designed with care and respect.
Urns
Elegant cremation urns, available in a variety of styles, can be ordered online and delivered with care as a lasting tribute to your loved one.
What else can we offer?
Personalised Media
Personalised media options, such as custom video tributes, printing, and music playlists, reflecting your loved one’s life and personality.
Coffins & Caskets
The Coffin or Casket chosen plays a pivotal role in the way in which we celebrate and honor the life of a loved one.
Personalised Media
Personalised media options, such as custom video tributes, printing, and music playlists, reflecting your loved one’s life and personality.
Flowers
Each funeral is unique, just like the floral tributes chosen by families. Each floral arrangement is individually created according to your specific needs and requests.
Urns
Elegant cremation urns, available in a variety of styles, can be ordered online and delivered with care as a lasting tribute to your loved one.
Coffins & Caskets
The Coffin or Casket chosen plays a pivotal role in the way in which we celebrate and honor the life of a loved one.
Our Services
Michael Crawford Funerals provide a range of services to honour your loved one
Pre-Paid Funerals
Secure your future with our pre-paid funeral plans, comfort and clarity for you and your loved ones.
Chapel Service
We are here to assist you in planning a funeral service to celebrate and honour the life of your loved one.
Church Service
Support for families wishing to hold a service in their own church or place of worship.
Cremation
We provide dignified cremation services helping you celebrate the lives of your loved one.
Burials
A burial allows families to come together, share memories, and lay their loved one to rest in a peaceful, lasting place.
Direct Cremation
A direct cremation is a simple, dignified farewell without a formal service, providing essential care at an affordable cost.
Live Streaming
We provide a quality video streaming option (in our chapel) for family and friends who are unable to attend the service.
Memorial Store
View our range of memorial items including Personalised Media, Flowers, Urns, Coffins & Caskets.
Get In Touch...
We’re here for you 24/7. Whether you have questions, need support, or are ready to make arrangements, please don’t hesitate to contact our caring team.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm ~ Please phone to make an appointment.
Afterhours & Weekends
For immediate attention, you can contact us on
(03) 5367 6733 ~ 24 Hours, 7 Days
