Cremation

Almost 80 percent of funerals in Australia are cremations.

Hindu Cremation & Cremation Cost in Sydney

When the time comes to say farewell, it’s crucial to do so with respect, honouring traditions and beliefs. Everest Funerals offers dedicated Hindu cremation services in Sydney, ensuring a dignified and respectful departure in line with Hindu customs.

Understanding the significance of cremation costs in Sydney and the nuances of organising a cremation, we strive to provide a service that’s both compassionate and personalised.

What Is Cremation?

Cremation is a method of final disposition of a dead body through burning. Cremation leaves behind an average of 2.4 kg of remains known as “ashes” or “cremated remains”. This is not all ash and includes unburnt fragments of bone mineral, which are commonly ground into powder. They do not constitute a health risk and may be buried, interred in a memorial site, retained by relatives or scattered in various ways.

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Understanding Hindu Cremation Sydney Rituals

The Essence of Hindu Cremation Practices

In the heart of Hindu philosophy, the ritual of cremation transcends mere farewell; it’s a profound ceremony that liberates the soul for its onward journey. Our Hindu cremation services are crafted with deep respect for these rituals, ensuring every aspect is attended to with the utmost care.

Tailoring Services to Individual Needs

Every family has its unique needs and wishes. Whether it’s a traditional ceremony by the Ganges or a local service in Sydney, our team is adept at Hindu cremation Sydney services to reflect your family’s wishes, ensuring a service that resonates with the essence of Hindu traditions.

The Role of a Compassionate Funeral Director

Guiding Families with Empathy

A funeral director is not just an organiser but a pillar of support during challenging times. At Everest Funerals, our directors are more than coordinators; they are compassionate guides, ensuring the process of organising a cremation is seamless and respectful.

Ensuring a Respectful Farewell

With a deep understanding of Hindu cremation rituals, our directors ensure every ceremony is a fitting tribute, honouring the life and legacy of the departed, while providing solace and support to the family.

Cremation Cost in Sydney

Transparent and Affordable Services

Discussing cremation cost in Sydney can be intimidating, but at Everest Funerals, we believe in transparency and affordability. We provide clear, upfront costs, ensuring families can make informed decisions without the stress of unexpected expenses.

Financial Planning and Support

We understand the importance of financial planning during these times. Our team offers guidance on budgeting for a cremation service, ensuring you’re aware of all options, helping alleviate the financial burden during this solemn time.

Choosing the Right Hindu Funeral Home

A Sanctuary for Farewells

Choosing the right Hindu funeral home is crucial. Our facilities are designed to be sanctuaries of peace and reflection, equipped to accommodate Hindu rites and rituals, ensuring a serene environment for families to say their farewells.

Customised Services for Every Family

At Everest, we understand that every life is unique. Our Hindu cremation Sydney services are fully customisable, allowing families to honour their loved ones in a manner that’s both personal and respectful of Hindu traditions.

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The Significance of Indian Cremation Rituals in Sydney

Honouring Traditions Far from Home

For the Indian community in Sydney, maintaining traditional rites and funeral services is crucial. Our services are designed to respect these traditions, providing a bridge between ancestral customs and the practicalities of organising an Indian cremation in Sydney.

A Tribute to Cultural Heritage

Our commitment is to ensure that every Indian cremation we conduct is a heartfelt tribute to the cultural heritage of the departed, allowing families to maintain their connection to their roots, even far from home.

Honouring Life with Dignity and Respect

At Everest Funerals, we understand the importance of saying farewell in a manner that’s respectful, dignified, and in line with your cultural and personal values. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of organising a cremation, ensuring your loved one’s final journey is conducted with the honour and respect they deserve.

Contact our Hindu funeral home today to discuss how we can assist you in planning a fitting tribute that honours the life and legacy of your loved one.

Choosing Everest Funerals means entrusting your loved one’s final rites to a team that understands the significance of tradition, the importance of empathy, and the need for a service that’s both respectful and personal.

Let us support you in this solemn time, ensuring a cremation service that not only meets but exceeds your expectations, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – honouring the memory of your loved one.

Cremation Service FAQs

The body is required to be inside a coffin. This allows the body to be quickly and safely slid into the cremator. It also reduces health risks to the operators. The coffin or container is inserted into the cremator as quickly as possible to avoid heat loss. Many crematoria allow relatives to view the insertion. This is known as witness insertion. This is sometimes done for religious reasons, such as in traditional Hindu and Jain funerals.

 

The body is required to be inside a coffin. This allows the body to be quickly and safely slid into the cremator. It also reduces health risks to the operators. The coffin or container is inserted into the cremator as quickly as possible to avoid heat loss. Many crematoria allow relatives to view the insertion. This is known as witness insertion. This is sometimes done for religious reasons, such as in traditional Hindu and Jain funerals.

The time required for cremation varies from body to body, with the average being 90 minutes for an adult body.

The average cremation cost in Sydney ranges between $600 and $1,500. It is important to remember that this cost is only for the cremation itself and you will need to allow for other fees. See Pricing for more details.

Once the body has been cremated the remaining calcified bone fragments are collected and allowed to cool down. Once cooled, the ashes are processed in a special grinder and then to be placed into a container or urn. There will then be labelling, documentation and procedures to follow as per the crematorium’s regulations. Most crematoriums have a 48-hour turn-around time for collection of ashes as standard. Some crematoriums offer 24-hour processing of ashes and may charge an extra fee for this.

The person who lodges an application for a cremation, often a relative or the executor of the estate, should arrange to collect the ashes. Once the ashes are collected, it is important to disperse of them immediately, if possible. Your Funeral Director will request for urgent ash collection on religious grounds.

 

Once the ashes are collected, you should go with your family priest to disperse of the ashes. It is important to get permission to scatter ashes from the owners of private land or the Trustee of parks and reserves, or from local council for parks, beaches and playing fields as scattering of ashes may contravene the provisions of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 in terms of air or water pollution. Councils and other Government Authorities may set a time and place when scattering of ashes can be undertaken and can impose other conditions

 

In Sydney there is the Satyam Ghat allocated by Liverpool council for the disposal of ashes at the Georges river bank near Haigh Park, Bridges Road, Moorebank NSW 2170 http://satyamghatsydney.blogspot.com/

Yes, you can take cremated remains overseas but it is important to check the country’s embassy and airline policy pertaining to carrying cremated remains. Many airlines require cremated remains be stored in carry on luggage in suitable packaging.

For more information on embassy requirements, visit:

India – High Commission of India Consulate 

Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan High Commission 

Nepal – Nepal Embassy