Cremation Services in Perth
What’s involved in a Cremation Service by Hetherington?
It’s important for families to know what’s involved when planning a cremation in Perth. Your funeral director at Hetherington Funerals is able to take care of the process for you. We ensure it’s as simple and stress-free as possible. We’re here to take away some of the burden for you and your family.
Our cremation process begins with the preparation of the body. It is common for families and friends to leave special tributes in the coffin which are cremated along with the body. The funeral director will notify you of what is and isn’t permissible.
The casket or coffin is then taken to the cemetery – this could be Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Karrakatta Cemetery, Fremantle Cemetery or Rockingham Regional Memorial Park. It is at these locations that the crematoriums have been built and the physical cremation takes place. Some families choose to have a service prior to going to the cemetery, either a church or hall or chapel at the funeral home.
The third stage of the process takes place a few days after the cremation has occurred. It is then that the ashes become available for collection from the cemetery by the family. The collector must be the person who signed and authorised all the paperwork, unless a written note is written authorising somebody else.
The last stage involves the final placement of the ashes. Will they be interred at the cemetery, scattered to the winds, gently placed in the ocean, or kept at home in a personalised urn? This is the final decision the family will need to make as they seek to honour their loved one and lay them peacefully to rest.
We aim to follow the Western Australian Government’s cremation approval process specified in the Cremation Act 1929.
Speak to Hetherington Funerals
Our funeral planners are dedicated to offering cremation services in Perth and a range of other affordable funeral services and the best funeral plans to relieve some of the difficulty from the family. If you have any further questions about our cremation services, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at (08) 9459 2846, or leave us a message online.
Our Complementary Services
Naturally, there are many other aspects that need to be considered when organising to farewell your loved one. At Hetherington Funerals, we can assist you with funeral plan management, involving the following complementary services according to your wishes:
Looking for supportive funeral homes in Perth?
Our funeral directors are dedicated to offering affordable funeral services and the best funeral plans to relieve some of the stress involved in difficult times. If you require any further information on burial services, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us at (08) 9459 2846 or leave us a message online. We’re available to support you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.