Burial & Cremation
Understanding your options — burial and cremation services across Melbourne.
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Burial & Cremation
Choosing between burial and cremation is a deeply personal decision. Nelson Bros will help you understand the options available across Melbourne's cemeteries and crematoriums, and support you in making the choice that is right for your family.
Whether you choose a traditional cemetery burial with a lasting memorial, a cremation with a celebration of life service, or a natural burial in keeping with your values, our experienced team will manage every detail with the utmost care.
Burial Options
- ✦ Lawn burial
- ✦ Monumental burial
- ✦ Garden burial
- ✦ Above-ground entombment
- ✦ Natural / green burial
Cremation Options
- ✦ Cremation with service
- ✦ Direct cremation
- ✦ Ashes in memorial niche
- ✦ Ashes scattered
- ✦ Biodegradable urn burial
Common Questions
Burial & Cremation — FAQ
What is the difference between burial and cremation?
Burial involves interment of the body in a cemetery, in a lawn, monumental, or garden setting. Cremation reduces the body to ashes which can be kept, scattered, or interred. Both can be preceded by a full funeral service.
Can we have a funeral service before cremation?
Yes. A funeral service — with or without a viewing — can precede the cremation. Many families choose to have a full chapel service before the cremation takes place.
What can we do with ashes after cremation?
Ashes can be kept in an urn at home, interred in a cemetery niche or lawn, scattered at a meaningful location (with appropriate permissions), or incorporated into a memorial piece. Nelson Bros can advise on all options.
What types of burial are available in Melbourne?
Melbourne cemeteries offer lawn burial (headstone at ground level), monumental burial (upright headstone), garden settings, and above-ground entombment in mausoleums. We can guide you to the right option for your family and budget.
Is cremation cheaper than burial?
Cremation is generally less expensive than burial due to lower cemetery and casket costs. Nelson Bros provides transparent, itemised pricing for all options so you can make an informed decision.
Can we have a natural burial?
Yes. Nelson Bros offers green and natural burial options, including biodegradable caskets and natural burial grounds where no concrete vaults are used. See our Green Funerals page for more information.
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