Our Funeral Options

Burial or Cremation

One of the earliest decisions you’ll need to make is whether burial or cremation is preferred. This choice affects the type of paperwork required. In many cases, the preference may be noted in the deceased’s will, so it’s a good idea to check with the executor or solicitor.

Burial means choosing and purchasing a plot in a cemetery of your choice. You’ll also select a headstone and decide on any inscriptions, though this can happen later. Many families wait until the one-year mark to unveil the headstone with a special gathering. We’re happy to guide you through available cemeteries and associated costs in your area.

Cremation is increasingly common. Kelvin Grove Cemetery offers cremation facilities, allowing you to hold the entire service in one location. There are a wide range of options for where the ashes can be placed or scattered, and we can support you through that decision when the time feels right.

An Alternative to a Traditional Funeral Service

For those who prefer a simpler option, direct cremation offers a dignified alternative without the need for a formal ceremony or family involvement at the time of cremation.

With this option, Gardenview Funeral Services takes care of everything behind the scenes—from transferring your loved one into our care, managing all necessary documentation, arranging the cremation, and returning the ashes to the family.

Our Direct Cremation Service Includes:

– Collection and transfer of your loved one from the place of passing into our professional care

– Provision of a simple, dignified casket

– Coordination and completion of all required medical documentation

– Official registration of the death with the Department of Internal Affairs

– Request and supply of the official death certificate

– Transport to the crematorium for cremation

– Return of ashes to the family once cremation is complete