The Cost Effective Funeral

When a loved one dies, the last thing on most people’s minds is money. Later on, people find out how expensive it can be! The average funeral costs over $6000 in the US. Many people spend in excess of 10,000 with all the add-ons. You shouldn’t have to go into debt to pay respects to your loved one – many people can send off their loved ones with $800 via cremation and a bit of creativity. Even...

Cremation in Australia

In Australia, over 65% of the population choose cremation services. For some cultures and religions, it is their preferred option. For others, they choose cremations because they are cost-effective and practical alternative to burials. Costs of a cremation include the use of the crematorium chapel for the funeral service and the process of cremating. Most funerals held in a crematorium last for around half an hour,...

How does cremation work?

The furnace, usually called the incinerator, reaches from 1,600 to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit during the cremation process. How long it takes for a body to burn and be considered completely cremated depends upon many factors, including the type of furnace used, type of container used (if any) and the size and weight of the body being cremated. The typical cremation takes somewhere around two or three hours, but the...

Caskets

A casket is rectangular in shape and is the same width & height at the head, as it is at the foot.It is usually made of solid wood or metal. The lid is attached with hinges on one side. Some lids aremade in two sections; this is to assist viewing purposes. Caskets are traditionally larger than coffins andcome in a variety of designs. They may have a handle bar, or individual handles (x 6) Caskets are available...

Coffins

A coffin is more traditional with tapering at the head and feet.It is usually made of particleboard, custom wood or solid timber.The lid of the coffin comes separate.The lid is then secured into place with 4 -6 plastic or metal screws. A coffin can have four or six handles.Coffins are available in the following styles Particleboard /Custom wood plain Particle board with stain or veneer Particle board with...