When a loved one passes away, many people turn to traditional funeral services to pay their respects and honor their memory. But funeral services can be expensive, with costs often exceeding $10,000. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, Dignified Cremations offers quality unattended cremations in the Greater Brisbane area starting at $1190 –…

Whilst cremation has certainly taken over from burial as the most popular option amongst Australians, information about unattended cremations has been quite slow to filter out to the market. This lower-cost option is not generally pushed or advertised by traditional funeral operators because it strips back their profit margins.  Below we’re going to clarify some…

It may be quite tough to go through the rituals of losing a loved one. Getting caught up in making sure all the minor details of their end-of-life plan can be followed places a lot of pressure on a family. This page intends to provide you with guidance and support about ash-spreading customs. First and…

What is an unattended cremation service? A direct cremation, also known as an unattended cremation, is one in which the cremation is scheduled independently of any accompanying formal funeral service. The unattended cremation service provided by Dignified Cremations includes all transportation, medical and legal documentation such as the death certificate, a private unattended cremation, and…

For loved ones left behind, the days after a death can be devastating and overwhelming in equal measure. Hundreds of decisions have to be taken: the funeral director, the service, the choice of cremation or burial, the wake, the catering and so on – and that’s just the immediate stuff. Then there’s the bureaucracy of…

There are generally 2 reasons why someone chooses an unattended cremation.   They don’t want all the fuss and ceremony that comes with a traditional funeral service,  They don’t want to pay $10,000 for a traditional funeral   Whether it is the decision of the person who is dying or their family members making arrangements…

One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Dignified Cremations is how much does a cremation cost, and the answer is simple:  If you reside in Brisbane, a basic unattended Dignified Cremation will only cost you $1190. What is included in a dignified cremation service? Our standard unattended cremation package includes many features…

Burial or Cremation – How to Decide There are many factors to consider when deciding between burial or cremation. So, how can you decide? We will go over some of the factors below.  What Are Your Religious and Cultural Beliefs, if Any? Religion can play a big role in making this important decision. For example,…

Believe it or not, some people actually don’t want a funeral service. It is their life and their decision, so it’s up to us to ensure they can have exactly what they want [or don’t want]. Dignified Cremations will supply a professional cremation service of the highest standard, meeting all state regulations, including the transfer…

When we lose a loved one, it is inevitable that our own life will be forever changed. Navigating your way through grief and mourning is a challenging but necessary process. We are often not taught the difference between grief and mourning. Grief encapsulates your thoughts and feelings about the loss, while mourning is how you…