ECO-FRIENDLY CREMATIONS
Caring for the environment doesn’t have to stop at the end of life. Eco-friendly cremations offer a way to honour your loved one with minimal environmental impact. At Just A Simple Cremation, we offer sustainable cremation services across Melbourne that balance dignity with responsibility.
What’s included in our eco-friendly cremation services
Our green cremation service is designed to reduce waste, lower emissions and avoid unnecessary materials. Each arrangement includes:
- Transfer of the deceased to our care centre in Dandenong South.
- Natural care of the deceased without chemicals.
- Simple, biodegradable or sustainably sourced coffin
- All legal documentation and cremation permits
- Ashes returned in a container made from recycled material.
We can also assist with biodegradable urns, tree-planting memorials, or guidance on scattering ashes in natural environments. Every step is handled with respect—for your loved one and the planet.
Why choose a Eco-Friendly cremation in Melbourne?
Eco-Friendly cremations appeal to families who want a simple, sustainable alternative to traditional burial. With fewer materials, no chemical embalming, and reduced physical impact, this approach helps minimise your environmental footprint.
It’s also a fitting option for people who lived by environmental values and want to reflect those values in their final arrangements.
Our approach to sustainable cremation services
At Just A Simple Cremation, we’re committed to practical, low-impact solutions. We partner with Melbourne crematoriums that meet strict environmental standards and operate with modern technology to reduce emissions.
A conscious farewell with care and integrity
An eco-friendly cremation is about making mindful choices—from the coffin to the paperwork. It’s a respectful way to say goodbye that aligns with modern values around sustainability, conservation and simplicity. Whether you’re planning for the future or arranging for a loved one, we’re here to guide you through your options with understanding and transparency.
Frequently asked questions about private cremation
It’s a cremation that minimises environmental impact through low-emission equipment, biodegradable coffins, and reduced waste throughout the process.
Generally, yes. Cremation uses fewer materials, avoids land use and chemicals, and has a lower overall footprint—especially when done with sustainable practices.
Yes, we provide simple coffins made from biodegradable or sustainably sourced materials. These meet all legal and environmental standards.
Ashes are returned in a recyclable or reusable container. We can help with scattering advice, eco-friendly urns, or memorial ideas like planting a tree.
Our eco-friendly cremations start from $2,995. Pricing is transparent, and all environmental options are clearly explained so you can make an informed choice.
The Direct Cremation Package includes:
- Transfer of your loved one into our care; between Monday-- Friday (9am-5pm)
- Attendance to all paperwork.
- Basic mortuary care and accomodation of your loved one until the time of their cremation.
- Doctor's cremation certificate.
- Registration of death with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
- Official death certificate.
- Cremation Capsule
- Cremation fee at Bunurong Memorial Park
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