Wauchope District Funeral & Cremation Service

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Burials | Cremations | Accredited Member of Australian Funeral Directors Association | Catering | DVD recording of funeral services | Flowers | International & interstate funeral planning | Live streaming in our chapel at no charge | Own chapel onsite for funeral services | Own crematorium

Classic coffins | Cremation memorial urns | Enviro coffins | Member of Guardian Pre Paid Funeral Plan | Pre-arranged & pre-paid funeral services | Coffins | Coffins & caskets | Headstones | Headstones & monuments | Artificial flowers

What happens when someone dies in a hospital or nursing home?

If death occurs at a public hospital, hospital staff will take care of all relevant formalities. At a nursing home, more onus falls on the family.

When is a coroner needed?

When death occurs due to non-natural causes including violence, accidental, unusual causes, and unexpected death.

How much choice does the family have in funeral arrangements?

The family has absolute choice in all of the funeral arrangements. There are only a few rare exceptions due the coronial investigations.

How long between death and the committal service?

The length of time between death and the committal service can vary depending on your instructions and the circumstances of the death.

What is embalming?

Embalming is carried out by a qualified embalmer and is a chemical treatment of a body which disinfects and preserves it.