Direct Cremation

“When I die, I simply wish to go straight to the crematorium…”

No Service, No Fuss, No Frills

WE DISCOURAGE PRACTICES WHICH INFLATE THE COST OF FUNERALS

This is a concept based on the belief that people should be protected from exploitation at an emotionally distressing time.

Everyone has to pay for a funeral eventually... it’s one thing you are forced to buy, and usually at short notice. In the time-honoured tradition of funeral directing, the distraught customer is invited to express love, appreciation, grief and guilt, by buying a bigger and better funeral.

IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH QUALITY.

Direct Cremation - No Service
$3,450 plus GST

If you and your loved ones simply wish to go straight to the crematorium. This will suit your needs.

Includes:

  • Transfer by Hearse of deceased from place of death to our mortuary, and then to Crematorium.

  • Eco-Cardboard Casket

  • Cremation Fee ( at Flaxton Park Crematorium)

  • Official documentation, including death registration and obtaining necessary medical certificates.

  • Copy of death certificate (small additional charge).

  • Use of our staff, facilities and vehicles. (Mileage may be charged outside Christchurch area. After hours fees apply.)

  • A discount will be given if payment made within 5 days of invoice. Eftpos & credit card (2%) facilities available.

Crematorium Chapel Service
$5,900.00 plus GST

Includes:

  • Transfer by Hearse of deceased from place of death to our mortuary.

  • Official documentation, incl. death registration & medical certificates.

  • Eco-Cardboard Casket with Pallcloth. (with option to upgrade casket.)

  • Copy of death certificate (small additional charge).

  • Crematorium Fee.

  • Transfer by Hearse on day of funeral for service.

  • Crematorium Chapel Hire- Canterbury Crematorium Linwood Avenue 1 hr (Includes Live Streaming).

  • Other venues available, email our office for information and prices.

  • Staff Attendances.

  • Placement of basic newspaper notice.

  • Arrangements with next of kin (service time, officiant, florist etc,.)

  • Use of our facilities and vehicles.

After funeral refreshments are available at both venues – extra cost. P.O.A. Mileage may be charged outside Christchurch area and after hours fees apply.

So you simply wish to go straight to the crematorium…

First, there are some matters and frequently asked questions that we should answer.

Upon death there are certain legal requirements.

1: Death & Cremation Cert.
2: Medical Referee Cert.
3: Registration of Death.

We obtain and complete this documentation for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. But this will incur extra charges.

  • No, but you would normally be taken within 24 hours of the death, (allowing for public holidays etc.)

    When the death occurs, once certificates have been completed, HALL & Co. Funeral Directors need to uplift the body to our mortuary by way of a transfer stretcher, (It is unacceptable to take a coffin direct to these locations) where it is then transferred to the cremation casket.

  • Yes. Under the Health & Burial act, a secure & leak proof receptacle for the body, is required.

  • No, this is up to the family and friends in charge of the funeral. The function of embalming includes disinfection and preservation of the body and restoration of a natural appearance to the deceased. So is often requested or advised when a viewing is taking place.

  • No, but give consideration to those left behind. They may wish for a memorial service, or be at the final disposition of the ashes. There are so many variations to what a service may include. We can offer some options if needed.

  • Yes you can. We have options for this above as well as location options under suggested service locations.

  • No, but perhaps consider a simply worded notice ending with “in accordance with (name) wishes a private cremation has been held.”

  • Usually within 48 hours of cremation. If there is an urgent requirement. Please let us know.

  • No, not with our company because of entrance and exit fees it is not worth theinvestment with our Trust Account. We suggest either you invest the money with a secure bank, your Solicitor, or joint account with next of kin. However, with a terminally ill patient we will accept a pre-payment with no fees attached.

  • Visit here for information.