A simple cremation service, at an affordable, fixed price.
Light is one of the country’s most affordable direct cremation providers. No hidden fees, no upfront payment. Just a simple, transparent price, without any compromise on service.
Why Light Cremations.
One of Australia’s most affordable direct cremations.
Fixed fees and no out of hours costs.
No upfront payments - ever.
100% Aussie owned.
Everything you need, nothing you don’t.
With no hidden fees, ever.
We provide a simple cremation service, which you can arrange from the comfort of your own home, at one of the lowest prices in Australia.
Light Cremation
- Transfer & Care
At the time of passing, we'll transfer your loved one into our care, keeping you constantly informed along the way. - Legal Paperwork & Death Certificate
We'll take care of the legal paperwork, and register the death with Births, Deaths and Marriages - arranging for the Death Certificate to be delivered promptly. - Simple Cardboard or MDF Coffin
Your loved one will be placed in a simple cardboard or MDF coffin. - A simple, private cremation
We'll perform a simple, non-attended cremation at one of our accredited crematorium partners. - Return of Ashes
We'll return the ashes to you - collection or courier options available. - Ashes Collection
Once the cremation is complete, your arranger will be in contact to coordinate the return of ashes back to you via collection from Karrakatta Cemetery, Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park or Fremantle Cemetery. - Ashes Collection
You may collect your loved one’s ashes directly, or alternatively we can send them to you via Australia Post with signature (express). - Out of Hours Transfer
Our fixed-fee includes any out of hour transfer requirements. Unlike others, we’ll never charge extra.
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How it works
Contact us by phone, 24/7.
Whether your loved one has passed or not, contact us and we'll get the process started.
We’ll collect
your loved one.
We arrange collection of your loved one from their place of passing, and transfer them into our care.
We’ll arrange the cremation.
We arrange a respectful, unattended, and dignified cremation, register the death, and order the death certificate.
Collect your loved one's ashes directly.
You may collect your loved one’s ashes directly, or alternatively we can send them to you via Australia Post with signature (express).
Frequently asked questions
Direct cremation means your loved one is cremated in the days immediately following the death, without a viewing or funeral service beforehand. Direct cremations provide an affordable and timely alternative to traditional funerals, and are now preferred by us much as 35% of Australians.
Yes, Light Cremations prides itself on simple, transparent pricing. The direct cremation price advertised is fixed. We don't charge extra for oversized coffins, pacemaker removal or anything else.
No, you don't have to pay upfront. We won't request payment until after the cremation has been booked, and we offer a number of different payment options - including paying for the service directly from your loved one's estate.
Absolutely. While we do have a digital platform available for you, our team is here 24/7 and we can absolutely support you the traditional way (via phone call and email) if that is your preference. Please let us know your preferred way to communicate when you contact us for the first time.
After a loved one passes, their body will be taken directly into our care (or the care of our partners) for preparation for the cremation. The body is prepared and placed in either a basic wooden coffin or cardboard casket for the cremation to take place. We will arrange all of the paperwork, including the Doctor's medical certificate, cremation permit, registration of the death and official BDM death certificate before the cremation can occur. After cremation, we’ll work with you to bring your loved one's ashes home in a temporary, but secure, urn.
The timeframe to bring your loved one into care depends on their location. If your loved one has passed away at home, generally, we’re able to attend within 2-3 hours of your healthcare professional confirming the death. If your loved one passes away in a hospital or if they are taken into the care of the Coroner, the process of Next of Kin completing the necessary release form will usually take a day or so.
We generally advise families that the timing from collection of your loved one to when you receive their ashes is 3 weeks. However, this may vary depending on many factors, including your preferred option for bringing your loved one’s ashes home. Please speak to your arranger for guidance.
We take this responsibility very seriously, and the process to ensure this happens is closely regulated. Each person is cremated individually. Your loved one and their coffin, the ashes receptacle, are all verified at every stage. Their paperwork is with them throughout the entire process and is checked multiple times to ensure their identity is correctly recorded.
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