Cremations

Frequently Asked Questions

B.	CREMATION:
	1.	Is cremation cheaper than burial?
	2.	What does it cost?
	3.	How many people use cremation today in Australia?
	4.	Who can be cremated?
	5.	What religious ceremony can I have with cremation?
	6.	Must there be any religious ceremony with cremation?
	7.	Do I have to sign anything?
	8.	Who has the authority to direct the method of disposal of the cremated remains?
	9.	What happens at the crematorium on the day of the funeral?
	10.	Can relatives witness the cremation?
	11.	What happens to the coffin after the service?
	12.	Do I get the correct cremated remains?
	13.	Preparation of the cremated remains has been mentioned - what does this entail?
	14.	Does the cremation take place immediately after the service?
	15.	Is the coffin cremated with the body?
	16.	What happens about handles and other fittings?
	17.	What about precious metals and other metals?
	18.	Can personal mementos be cremated with the deceased?
	19.	Is it true that pacemakers or radioactive implants must be removed before cremation?
	20.	What do you recommend to people about leaving items of jewellery on a body?
	21.	Is more than one coffin cremated at one time in a cremator?
	22.	Following cremation, what type of container should I purchase to store the ashes?
	23.	How can I ensure that I am cremated when I die?
	24.	What can happen to the cremated remains?
	25.	If I wanted to know more about cremation, how should I go about it?
	26.	Can stillborn babies be cremated?
	27.	Uncle James has died and been cremated. The Coroner advises that he has specimens from Uncle James that he no longer requires and they need to be disposed of. What do I do?
	28.	History of Cremation in Australia

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