Direct Cremations
A direct cremation is a simple, dignified farewell without a formal Service. It allows families to honour their loved one in their own way, at their own pace, with all essential care provided at an affordable cost.
How Online Direct Cremations Work
step by step process
Start Online
Begin the process by completing our secure online form, where you’ll be guided step by step to provide the details we need.
We Take Care of the Rest
We will carefully arrange the transfer of your loved one into our care.
Cremation is carried out
The cremation takes place with dignity and respect at a certified facility.
Ashes Collected
You may collect your loved one’s ashes directly from us.
Online Direct Cremations
A respectful, no-fuss farewell, professionally arranged online at an affordable cost. We’re here to support you with clarity and compassion.
Online Direct Cremation Package
The online direct cremation package is only one of any number of options that we can provide. The online direct cremation package is designed for simplicity and affordability. The online direct cremation package price is fixed, however we can create and personalise a quote for you based on your particular needs or situation.
Pricing
Simple Online Direct Cremations
- Service Fee & Admin
- Cremation Fee
- Basic Coffin
- Doctor Fees
- Transfer of your loved one into our care
- Online Arrangement
- Standard Death Certificate
- Standard Urn
- After hours transfer - Additional $495.00
- Oversize Coffin - Additonal $250.00
- No viewing available for this option
- No Mortuary Care or Dressing
Price Starting From
$3,800.00
Price Starting From
$3,800.00
Personal Direct Cremation
- Professional Service Fee & Admin
- Cremation Fee
- Shell Coffin
- Transfer of your loved one into our care
- Mortuary Care & Dressing
- Doctors Fees
- In Person Arrangement
- Centrelink Notification (if required)
- Death Certificate
- Standard Urn
- Online Death Notice (optional)
- Ashes Collection
- Viewing - Additional $650.00
- After hours transfer - Additional $185.00
Price Starting From
$4,300.00
Price Starting From
$4,300.00
Direct Cremation with a Viewing
- Professional Service Fee & Admin
- Cremation Fee
- Shell Coffin
- Doctor Fees
- In Person Arrangement
- Transfer of your loved one into our care
- Mortuary Care & Dressing
- Centrelink Notification
- Death Certificate
- Standard Urn
- Online Website Notice (optional)
- Viewing in our chapel
- After hours transfer - Additional $185.00
- Oversize Coffin - Additonal $250.00
Price Starting From
$4,950.00
Price Starting From
$4,950.00
Simple, Respectful & Affordable Direct Cremations
Caring Support Every Step of the Way
Michael Crawford Funerals ensures that even the simplest arrangement is cared for with dignity. Every family’s circumstances are unique and our team at Michael Crawford Funerals is committed to supporting you with patience and compassion. Whether you prefer to make arrangements online, over the phone or in person, the process is designed to be simple and stress‑free.
Families also have the option to add elements such as flowers, keepsake urns or personalised media if they wish. You can view our range of memorial items that can be added, including Urns, Flowers and Personalised Media.
To help families better understand the legal and practical steps involved, additional guidance is available through the Australian Government’s information on what to do when someone dies.
Purchasing an urn online
Michael Crawford Fuenrals offer a range of urns that can be delivered/shipped directly to you from our memorial store online or can be collected from our funeral home in Bacchus Marsh.
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.
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
