Cremation services personally guided from beginning to end
Family owned & independent funeral directors across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, personally arranging and overseeing every funeral we conduct.
Because responsibility never leaves our hands, the person entrusted to our care remains under our personal guidance every step of the way.
Whether arranging a simple family-led service or a fully coordinated cremation service, families are guided with calm, experienced support — without pressure, unnecessary upselling, or hidden costs.
Melbourne Cremation Services
A cremation service can be as simple or as personalised as a family wishes.
For some families, a quiet private farewell feels right. Others may prefer a chapel, Church, or memorial gathering that reflects the personality, values, and life of the person being honoured.
At Crane Funerals, families are guided through those decisions with calm, experienced support and clear information — without pressure or unnecessary complexity.
Every arrangement is approached with careful attention, genuine personal oversight, and exceptional care for those entrusted to us.
Because responsibility never leaves our hands.
We’re Here When
You Need Care
Every family approaches a farewell differently.
Our role is to provide calm guidance, flexible service options, and transparent pricing — tailored to suit your family.
Your service, your way
Cremation services tailored to your family
Some families prefer a simpler, more personal approach when arranging a cremation service, while others feel more comfortable with additional guidance and professional coordination throughout the process.
Whether arranging a quiet family-led farewell or a fully coordinated memorial or cremation service, every arrangement is approached with calm guidance, flexibility, and clear pricing — without unnecessary pressure or inclusions that may not feel important to your family.
Families may choose to hold a private gathering, chapel farewell, memorial service, or no formal service at all.
Whatever approach feels right for your family, exceptional care remains at the centre of everything we do — because responsibility never leaves our hands.
Family-Led Cremation Service
$6180 Including all items below:
Our professional service and arrangement guidance fees ($3650)
Transfer into our care (staff available 24/7) ($440)
Qualified / professional mortuary care (including viewing at Service if required) ($440)
Traditional style Coffin with a variety of finishes ($1290)
Care & accommodation facilities for up to 10 days ($330)
Cremation authorisation forms ($110)
Hearse / our transport to cemetery (included)
Registering your loved one’s passing with Births, Deaths & Marriages (included)
One copy of certified death certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages ($66)
Returning your loved one’s ashes to you after a cremation – if required (included)
G.S.T included
Family-Led Cremation Service Total – $6180
Cemetery Fees Additional & Dependant On Cemetery
While the individual components outlined above can be arranged separately, our service options are designed to provide families with a more practical and transparent overall arrangement — without unnecessary complexity or inflated costs.
Calm guidance, careful coordination
Support when you want it most
Some families feel more comfortable with additional guidance and professional coordination when arranging a farewell.
This service is designed to provide greater support throughout the planning process — whether arranging a Church service, chapel farewell, memorial gathering, or cremation service with separate committal.
Families are guided through each stage with calm advice, careful organisation, and experienced support, while every arrangement remains centred on dignity, flexibility, and exceptional care.
Fully Coordinated Cremation Services
$6995 Including all items below:
Our Professional Service and arrangement guidance fees ($3850)
Professional third party Celebrant / Clergy (up to $770)
Additional staff / time to support you with extra needs of the Coordinated Service ($275)
Transfer into our care (staff available 24/7) ($440)
Care & accommodation facilities for up to 10 days ($330)
Qualified / professional mortuary care (including viewing at Service if required) ($440)
Traditional style Coffin with a variety of finishes ($1290)
Cremation authorisation forms ($110)
Hearse / our transport to cemetery (included)
A memorial book for mourners to sign at the Service $90
Registering your loved one’s passing with Births, Deaths & Marriages (included)
One copy of certified death certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages ($66)
Returning your loved one’s ashes to you after a cremation if required (included)
G.S.T Included
Coordinated Cremation Service – $6995
Cemetery Fees Additional & Dependant On Cemetery
While the individual components outlined above can be arranged separately, our service options are designed to provide families with a more practical and transparent overall arrangement — without unnecessary complexity or inflated costs.
Memorial Service Following Cremation
Flexible, modern service with ashes present, rather than a coffin
Some families prefer to hold a memorial gathering after a private cremation has already taken place.
This approach can provide greater flexibility around timing, venue selection, and the style of farewell, while also reducing some of the costs associated with a traditional cremation service.
Memorial services may be held in a chapel, function venue, family home, garden setting, or another meaningful location, with ashes present if the family wishes.
Families are supported throughout with calm guidance, flexibility, and professional coordination tailored to suit their preferences.
Memorial Service Following Cremation
$4950 Including all items below:
Our Professional Service and arrangement guidance fees ($3450)
Transfer into our care (staff available 24/7) ($440)
Care & accommodation facilities for up to 10 days ($330)
Basic / essential mortuary care ($330)
Basic cremation Coffin ($690)
Cremation authorisation forms ($110)
Hearse / our transport to local Melbourne crematorium (included)
Registering your loved one’s passing with Births, Deaths & Marriages (included)
One copy of certified death certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages ($66)
Returning your loved one’s ashes to you (or to the Memorial Service) after a cremation if required (included)
G.S.T Included
Memorial Service Following Cremation – $4950
Cemetery Fees Additional & Dependant On Cemetery
While the individual components outlined above can be arranged separately, our service options are designed to provide families with a more practical and transparent overall arrangement — without unnecessary complexity or inflated costs.
We’re Ready To Help You
The easiest next step is simply a calm conversation — not decisions.
Crane Funerals – Guiding families across the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s Eastern & South Eastern Suburbs.
You’re also welcome to call me directly on my mobile at
0447 727 263 – Damian Meehan, Director of Crane Funerals.
D.V.A Pensioners / R.S.L Funerals. Returned Service men & women (old or young) deserve nothing less than the very best in professional assistance. You will also receive special considerations / savings on our funerals. Feel free to call to discuss your R.S.L funeral service needs with us.