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Funeral ceremonies serving all faiths can be held in our modern chapel complete with audio visual presentation facilities and all catering requirements can be met in our garden lounge which adjoins the chapel.
As a fully accredited member of the Australian Funeral Directors Association and also the Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association, professional practice and ethics of West Coast Memorial Park are of the highest standard.
Every family has different needs to honour the life of a loved one. Experienced staff at West Coast Memorial Park will ensure, with dignity and compassion that your loved one’s farewell is in accordance with your wishes.
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Book of Remembrance, Funeral Celebrants, Funeral Services, International Transfers, Interstate Transfers, Memorial Services, Mortuary Transfers, Pre-arranged Plans, Prepaid Plans, Religious Services, Scattering of Remains
Ash Containers, Burial Urns, Burials, Caskets, Environmentally Friendly, Gay Services, Jewellery, Keepsake Urns, Keepsakes, Keepsakes, Memorial Niches, Memorial Plaques, Memorial Urns, Memorials, Military Services, On Location, Religious, Urns
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Mourning Stationery, Bookmarks, Cards Arranged, Assistance With Preparing Eulogies And Tributes, Displays Of Memorabilia Or Photos Arranged, Ample Off-Road Parking, Resident Manager On Site, Serving All Faiths, Respect, Chapel, Crematorium And Office In One Location, Ceremonies For Scattering Or Placement Of Ashes, Release Of Doves Or Balloons, Available All Hours, Full Mortuary Care, Pre-Arranged Funerals, Privacy, Affordable Options, Dignity, Ceremonies Held In All Locations, Natural Surroundings, Military Tributes Arranged, Early Payment Discount, Viewings Arranged, Video Recording Of Ceremony If Needed, Memorial Sites For Ash Placement, Family Owned And Operated, Ceremonies Can Be Arranged For Any Time Of The Day, Funerals Are For The Living, Interstate Transfers Arranged, Chapel May Be Decorated To Suit Your Theme, Modern Chapel, All Catering Requirements Met, Fully Licensed On-Site Crematorium, Family Pets Welcome At Ceremonies Or In Chapel, Professional Funeral Directors, Organic Garden Open, Economical Options Available, Friendly Professional Staff, Audio Visual Presentation Facilities In Chapel, Convenience, Peaceful, Services For Burial Or Cremation, Honour The Life Of The Deceased, Floral Tributes Arranged As Needed, Serving All Locations On Eyre Peninsula, Rural Location, Pre-Paid Funeral Plans, Coffins And Caskets To Suit All Requirements, Musicians Arranged If Needed, Civil Ceremonies
First, give yourself time to take in what has happened. You can call a family member or a friend to let them know. After that, contact the deceased’s regular doctor, and once you have spoken to the doctor, contact the funeral home.
If death occurs at a public hospital, the medical staff there usually completes the required formalities and certificates. It will then be still up to the family to contact the funeral home. If death occurs in a nursing home or private hospital and you are not present, the staff will contact the next of kin.
1) A supportive friend or family member 2) Information required for the funeral home to register the death with the Registrar – for example, date of birth and date of marriage, birth dates of children, parents’ names and places of birth 3) Clothes you wish the deceased to be dressed in (including makeup if you desire) 4) A photograph to be used for Memorial Cards or Bookmarks 5) Favourite music of the deceased 6) Prepaid funeral plan documents or grave lease details, if applicable.
Spending private time with the deceased person, before the funeral, can be beneficial for family and close friends. A viewing provides an opportunity to talk to the deceased, or just to have some special time alone, with the coffin. It also helps the bereaved to accept the often painful reality of death, and to see that the deceased is now at peace.
Generally cremation is less expensive than burial. However, you can discuss the matter with a funeral director who will be able to advise you of the exact cost.
Yes, the coffin is cremated with the body. Some metal handles and fittings may be removed because of the adverse effect their chemical composition can have on cremation chambers.