Bare Cremation in Perth is among our top picks for its respectful and dignified services. We believe this is heaven-sent for those who can barely think because of what they’re going through. 

To lighten the load of losing a loved one, we appreciate that they can seamlessly arrange the collection of the dead from their place of passing. From there on, they take care of almost everything.

This company will transport the dead to one of their trusted crematorium partners. They can also arrange the cremation, register the death, and order the death certification.

It’s also handy that they can deliver the ashes to the client at a time that suits them. We value that they take this seriously to avoid mistakes – an ID number is assigned and stamped on a metal disk, so they know who’s who.

On top of that, they have an optional service of organising the memorial service whether the client prefers it in a week, month, or year. This shows their flexibility with the clients’ schedules and comfort, in our opinion.

Their simple or bare cremation, including the return of ashes and death certificate, costs $2,299 with Goods and Services Tax (GST).

It’s great that their pricing is lower than average in Perth and all-inclusive. This prevents any hidden fees later, which helps reduce any further stress.

However, there were instances when their cremation process was a bit slow. Their team also advises a wait time of around 3 weeks for the death certificate, which can take longer if there’s a delay in processing by the state authority.

McKee Funerals has among the most extensive list of funeral services, including cremation in Perth we’ve seen. They’re also available 24 hours to accommodate more people.

Apart from cremation services, they provide burial, memorials, repatriation (interstate and overseas), embalming, death registrations, caskets, coffins, and more. 

With their 40 years of experience, we like that they’ve accumulated a broad knowledge of different faiths and beliefs. This allows them to respect and tailor their funeral services to meet each family’s religious and cultural needs.

Several clients we talked to also commend their gentle guidance during their time of grief and family bereavement. We appreciate that the staff takes time to listen to various individual or family requests to offer comfort.

It’s also great that they provide upfront fees and don’t charge lots of extras. Items like the photo montage, dressing the dead, and similar acts before the cremation are usually included in their advertised price.

Now, McKee Funerals is part of a network of funeral homes, cremation facilities and cemeteries. We find this convenient as their assistance extends to all states of Australia and New Zealand.

However, if you plan to visit their office, their location would be at least 28 km from central Perth. You should consider this when driving or commuting to save time and resources.

Simple Price Wise Cremations in Perth is one of our favourites because of their reasonably-priced services. We love that they can work within the budget and shy away from expensive funerals with luxury coaches, limousines, and large premises.

This shows, in our opinion, that this company focuses on what’s truly important during these intimate occasions – giving families a dignified service for their last goodbyes.

It’s fantastic that they offer 5 cremation packages too. It starts with a simple, low-cost non-attended package for $2,447 to a Stirling premium package for $5,747 (including GST).

They can also liaise with doctors and registrars regarding certificates and permits. It can take a toll on the clients to worry about all these, so we like that they gladly shoulder this burden.

Just remember that Simple Price Wise Cremations requires full payment of expenses 2 days before the service. 

Otherwise, it’s helpful that they accept payment plans such as Openpay. Clients can opt for the ‘buy now, pay later’ option with a 0% interest fee.

In addition, their packages have no hidden costs and include taxes. This helps set clear expectations and minimise miscommunication later.

Of course, their many choices can get overwhelming too. Thankfully, Simple Price Wise Cremations is available 24/7 to assist and guide choosing the right cremation funeral package.

Though, it may be challenging to locate their address since their building has no visible brand signage. They may also be unable to respond to calls immediately.

Hetherington Funerals is one of the longest-standing funeral homes in the city that we recommend for your loved one’s cremation in Perth.

We find it comforting that their staff is trained to be attentive to the emotional needs of each family. Once the client is ready, they can tailor-fit the arrangement services and add memorable personal touches.

For example, we like that the coffin, which is cremated along with the body, can have special tributes left by family and friends. Of course, their funeral director will notify them of what is and isn’t permissible.

Their thorough services and strict guidelines protecting the ashes’ ownership and privacy are commendable as well. Only the person who signed and authorised all the paperwork may collect them.

They also offer a wide range of complimentary services with their funeral plan management. Some deal with permits and certificates, funeral and death notices, professional videos, music, catering, and more.

Not only that, but it’s great that they’re accessible to many. Hetherington Funerals services Western Australian families in the metropolitan area and surrounding country precincts.

Their support team is also available 24/7 for enquiries, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Nevertheless, one client had a miscommunication with the team about their offerings. It’s best to have a detailed discussion beforehand about setting clear expectations to avoid frustrations in the future.

Perth Cremations & Burials is one of our top picks for cremation services in Perth. They serve the north and south of the river and the country regions.

Their staff takes care of all the logistics from their funeral home – from the transfer and care of the deceased to the cremation. We prefer their all-encompassing services so clients can spend more time with family and friends without worries.

Apart from their prices being all inclusive of taxes, we applaud their team for presenting no hidden extras or surprises to the costs. They give transparent breakdowns for the client’s understanding too.

It’s much appreciated that clients who pay by the date of their loved one’s cremation or burial will receive a 10% discount. We think this is a win-win situation for both parties for a more effortless transaction.

They offer an obligation-free quote as well. Their team told us they’re not on a commission-based selling, so they won’t treat prospects as mere sales targets.

Consequently, some clients shared that they commend the staff for only showing what they needed without excessive upselling.

Yet, this company can still improve the speed of their death certificate delivery and the quality of their funeral slideshows or videos.

If interested, Perth Cremations & Burials has a phone number for both their regular and after-hour operations. It’s also convenient that their phone support can assist 24/7.