Cremation

A respectful and considered way to farewell your loved one. Our cremation offerings are flexible, thoughtful, and tailored to your needs.

Included in every Candour Cremation

With Candour, every cremation includes the essentials of dignified care, environmental consideration, and dedicated support.

Transfer into our care

We're here every day of the year-day or night, including public holidays-to gently bring your loved one into our care.

Sustainable coffin

A 100% recycled cardboard coffin with a minimalist design that’s lightweight, durable, and biodegradable.

Standard Urn

A vessel provided for the dignified return and safekeeping of your loved one’s ashes.

Essential care

We ensure your loved one is cared for with dignity and respect, including safe holding and gentle placement into a coffin.

Doctor's Cremation documentation

A legal requirement in Victoria, this certificate involves an independent doctor reviewing and confirming the cause of death prior to cremation.

Death certificate

We register the death with the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages and arrange for the official certificates to be sent to you.

Delivery to service

We will transport your loved one to the funeral location with care and dignity.

Dedicated director

A dedicated funeral director will support you with personalised care, seamless coordination, and 24/7 assistance throughout.

Cremation packages

Explore our thoughtfully designed cremation packages, each crafted to provide a meaningful and seamless farewell. Select the option that best reflects your wishes and the service you envision.

Essential

$2,600

Unattended cremation with simple, dignified care.

  • Transfer into our care
  • Simple, sustainable cardboard coffin
  • Standard Urn
  • Essential care, including safe holding and gentle placement into the coffin
  • Doctor's cremation certificate
  • Official death certificate
  • Transport to Victorian crematorium
  • Dedicated funeral director to guide you
  • Online tribute page

Classic

$9,555

Service at a crematorium chapel, followed by private cremation.

Cremation & cemetery chapel fee not included. Cost based on your selection.

All other inclusions in the Essential package plus...

  • Service held in a cemetery chapel
  • Full mortuary care, including dressing and preparation
  • Private family viewing prior to the service
  • Floral tribute in an essential size
  • Photographic tribute video

Signature

$12,355

Service at a church or custom venue of your choice, followed by private cremation.

Cremation & venue fee not included. Cost based on your selection.

All other inclusions in the Classic package plus...

  • Upgraded timber-style coffin (Lambeth)
  • Premium floral tribute with a larger display
  • Custom-designed order of service booklets
  • Memorial book featuring your photographs and space for guests to record their names
  • Support with personal touches or custom requests
  • Other options available upon request

Tailored options for a thoughtful farewell

Enhance your loved one’s service with meaningful, personalised touches. From floral arrangements to music and printed keepsakes, our team can help coordinate every detail.

Service locations

Locations from $280.
Click to explore and find the perfect setting.

Cremation location

See all available cemetery and cremation options.

Flowers

Casket sheaths from $550.
Explore our full range here.

Coffins and caskets

Browse our full range of sustainable and traditional options.

Visual tributes

Custom slideshow of up to 75 photos- $375.

Catering options

A range of light refreshments and full catering options available.

Music

Recorded music included. Live musicians available - pricing varies depending on your preferences.

Live streaming

Recording or live streaming available from $770.

Printed Material

Order of service booklets from $300.
Other formats available on request.

Family transport

Sedans and Limousines from $550.

Officiant

Celebrant -  approx. $770.
Clergy/Priest -approx. $440.

Cremation Frequently Asked Questions

What is cremation and how does it work?

Cremation is a respectful process where the body is reduced to ashes using heat in a crematorium. The ashes are then returned to the family in a chosen urn or vessel.

Is cremation more affordable than burial?

Yes, cremation is generally more cost-effective than burial. At Candour Funerals, we provide transparent, affordable cremation services with options for personalisation.

Can we have a funeral or memorial with cremation?

Absolutely. You can have a meaningful service before or after the cremation, at a chapel, church, beachside venue, winery, or even at home—anywhere that feels right for your family.

What can we do with the ashes after cremation?

Ashes can be kept in an urn, scattered in a special place, interred in a memorial garden, or turned into keepsakes. The Mornington Peninsula has several beautiful, permitted locations for scattering ashes—just ask us for guidance.

Are there local crematoriums on the Mornington Peninsula?

While there are no crematoriums on the Peninsula itself, we work closely with trusted facilities nearby, such as Bunurong Memorial Park and Springvale Botanical Cemetery, to ensure a seamless and respectful process.

Are there local crematoriums on the Mornington Peninsula?

While there are no crematoriums on the Peninsula itself, we work closely with trusted facilities nearby, such as Bunurong Memorial Park and Springvale Botanical Cemetery, to ensure a seamless and respectful process.

Can you help arrange a cremation on the Mornington Peninsula?

Yes. Candour Funerals is based in the region and regularly arranges cremations for families across the Mornington Peninsula, including in Frankston, Rosebud, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Hastings, and surrounds.

Are there eco-friendly cremation options available?

Yes. We offer sustainable choices such as biodegradable coffins and urns, carbon-neutral service options, and guidance on gentle cremation practices. Our team is passionate about supporting environmentally conscious families.

Do I need a coffin for cremation?

Yes, a basic coffin or approved container is required for cremation. We offer a range of affordable, respectful options designed specifically for this purpose.

Can we witness the cremation?

Yes, witnessing is possible at some crematoriums we work with. If this is important to your family, we’ll make the arrangements and support you every step of the way.

How long does cremation take and when are the ashes returned?

The process usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours, with ashes ready in 1 to 5 business days. We will notify you as soon as they are available and help you with memorial or storage options.

How do I organise a cremation?

Simply contact Candour Funerals 24/7. Our team will gently guide you through each step—from paperwork and transport to arranging a farewell that reflects your loved one’s life.

Get in touch

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide assistance and support.