Burials and Cremations
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Burials and Cremations

The funeral service for burials and cremation may take place in a church, family home, and temple. Alternatively, the funeral service can take place in the crematorium chapel. The service is the same for burial and cremation.

Cremation is on the rise in Australia. Thus cremations outnumber burials. However, there may be few differences between the states. The family has the choice of selection for the cemetery and crematorium. 

Burials

Burials are common in rural and regional areas. As per NSW regulations, once a burial occurs, the remains of the deceased are interred forever. You may discuss with the cemeteries should you require another arrangement. The family has the options to consider for the final resting place for the deceased. 

The graves may be historic monumental style with a headstone or plaque memorial. A lawn cemetery where only plaques are allowed or placed within a mausoleum or vault.

Cremation Funerals 

Cremation funerals are much higher in the city areas. This is probably because crematorium facilities are readily available. It is more economical than burials. You may discuss the options with a funeral director. While cremation funeral is on the increase it is forbidden in a few religions. Cremation is more common for the Hindus, Sikhs, Hindus, Parsees and Buddhists. 

Cremation requires few specific documents because of the finality nature. Your funeral director takes care of the formality. You must inform the funeral director of your time frame for cremation. The funeral director will then do the needful and procure the necessary documents for cremation.

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