A direct cremation, also known as a bare cremation, is a simple and cost-effective method of handling a deceased person’s remains. In a direct cremation, the body is cremated shortly after death, usually without a formal funeral service beforehand. This means there is no traditional viewing or ceremony involving the body present.
The process typically involves the following steps:
1. Transportation: The body is transported from the place of death (hospital, hospice, home, etc.) to the crematory.
2. Cremation: The body is prepared for cremation, placed in a simple container (often a cardboard or wooden container), and then cremated in a cremation chamber.
3. Cremated Remains: Once the cremation is complete, the remains are typically processed to reduce them to ashes. These remains are then placed in an urn or another container.
4. Disposition: The urn containing the cremated remains can be returned to the family, who can choose to scatter the ashes, keep them in their home, bury them, or perform any other form of memorialization.
Direct cremation is chosen for various reasons, such as its lower cost compared to traditional funerals, the absence of a need for embalming (since there is no viewing), and the flexibility it offers in terms of memorialization options. Families who opt for direct cremation may choose to hold a separate memorial service or gathering at a later time if they wish to commemorate the deceased’s life in a more personalized manner.
For assistance with a direct cremation in Perth, please contact us.