Celebrating lives with cremation services.

Every life tells a unique story. With four generations of caring for Geelong families, we’ll help you create a cremation service that truly reflects who they were – from simple bare cremations to traditional farewells.

Cremations Geelong - Jonathan Hepner Funerals

Cremation Services Geelong - Jonathan Hepner Funerals

Creating meaningful farewells.

We offer four thoughtful cremation options, each designed to give your family complete peace of mind.

1. Bare Cremation (Direct Cremation):

A simple, respectful cremation without a formal service.

2. Essential Care Cremation:

Gentle cremation care, with the option to add a viewing.

3. Funeral Service with Cremation:

A meaningful farewell at a single venue, followed by cremation.

4. Funeral Service Across Two Locations:

A full farewell, followed by a committal ceremony before cremation.

Cremation costs in Geelong.

Whether you’re looking for a simple bare cremation or a full service with ceremony, our cremation costs in Geelong are transparent and straightforward. Choose the option that feels right for your family.

Bare Cremation

A simple, respectful cremation without a service.

$3,520

Professional Arrangement

Initial consultation and full coordination by a trained funeral arranger.

Mortuary Care

Minimum care and storage within business hours, with no dressing or viewing.

Daisy Box Coffin

A natural, eco-friendly cardboard coffin.

Cremation & Certificate

All cremation fees and your official cremation certificate.

Death Certificate

Official registration and a certified copy.

Essential Care Cremation

Enhanced care with aftercare support.

$4,410

Enhanced Mortuary Care

Respectful transfer and care within business hours.

Optional family viewing available for $880.

Aftercare Support

Gentle follow-up support for your family after the cremation.

Newspaper Assistance

Help with placing notices on your behalf.

Online Tribute

A dedicated tribute page on our website for sharing memories.

Everything from Bare Cremation

Includes everything in our Bare Cremation package.

Funeral Service with Cremation

Farewell at a single venue, followed by cremation.

$10,550

Mortuary Care & Viewing

Full mortuary care with 60 minutes of private chapel viewing beforehand.

Lambeth Coffin

A beautifully crafted coffin in warm Maple or Sapele.

Venue Hire

A 60-minute service in our comforting chapel or your chosen church.

Ceremony & Live Streaming

Photo presentation, service recording, and live stream for distant loved ones.

Floral Tribute

Fresh flowers to honour your loved one.

Hospitality & Keepsakes

Custom service booklets, a memorial book, and catering for 50 guests.

Logistics & Notices

Hearse transport, Geelong Advertiser notice, and Centrelink notification.

Service Across Two Locations

A full farewell, followed by a committal ceremony at the crematorium.

$10,750

Mortuary Care & Viewing

Full mortuary care with 60 minutes of private chapel viewing beforehand.

Lambeth Coffin

A beautifully crafted coffin in warm Maple or Sapele.

Venue Hire

A 60-minute service in our comforting chapel or your chosen church.

Ceremony & Live Streaming

Photo presentation, service recording, and live stream for distant loved ones.

Committal Ceremony

A gentle ceremony at the crematorium as the final farewell.

Floral Tribute

Fresh flowers to honour your loved one.

Hospitality & Keepsakes

Custom service booklets, a memorial book, and catering for 50 guests.

Logistics & Notices

Hearse transport, Geelong Advertiser notice, and Centrelink notification.

Personal Choices & Variations

While our packages are designed to be entirely transparent and comprehensive, certain personal choices or scheduling needs may introduce variations to the final balance:

After-Hours Care

An additional $198 for transferring your loved one into our care outside of standard business hours (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm).

Saturday Morning Services

An additional $650 for funeral services held on a Saturday before 11am.

Weekend & Holiday Services

An additional $825 for services held after 11:01am on Saturday, or anytime on Sunday.

Holiday Arrangements

A fee of $165 for funeral arrangements or family viewings held on weekends or public holidays.

Oversize Requirements

An oversize fee applies if a coffin greater than standard dimensions is required to safely and comfortably care for your loved one.

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Frequently asked questions.

You likely have questions about our cremation services. We’ve answered the most common ones, but please call (03) 5223 3100 if you need more guidance.

Cremation is one of two respectful ways to care for someone who has passed away in Australia, the other being burial. It’s a process where your loved one is gently returned to ashes through heat, which are then carefully collected and returned to you.

We prepare your loved one for cremation with exactly the same dignity and respect as we would for burial. Whether you choose to have a viewing or not, we ensure they look peaceful and are presented beautifully. The only difference is that we need to remove any battery-operated medical devices beforehand, as these can damage the cremation equipment.

Cremation costs in Geelong vary depending on the type of service that feels right for your family. Our Bare Cremation is $3,520, covering professional arrangement, essential care, the Daisy Box coffin, all cremation fees, and a certified Death Certificate. Our Essential Care Cremation is $4,410, with an optional private viewing available for $880.

A Funeral Service with Cremation is $10,550, and a Funeral Service Across Two Locations is $10,750. Both fully hosted services include a professional celebrant, Lambeth coffin, flowers, catering for 50 guests, printed booklets, a memorial book, live streaming, and a Geelong Advertiser notice. You can view our full price list for a complete overview.

They’re the same thing – just different names for a simple, no-fuss cremation service. Whether you call it a bare cremation or direct cremation, it means your loved one is cremated shortly after passing without a formal service beforehand.

This option focuses on essential care only, allowing families to hold a memorial gathering later when it suits them – perhaps at home, at a meaningful location, or not at all. Our bare cremation service in Geelong starts from $3,520 and includes collection, essential care, registration, transport to the crematorium, and all necessary documentation.

Our bare cremation service in Geelong provides everything needed for a simple, respectful farewell. For $3,520, this includes:

Professional Arrangement: Initial consultation and full coordination by a trained funeral arranger
Mortuary Care: Minimum care and storage within business hours, with no dressing or viewing.
Daisy Box Coffin: A natural, eco-friendly cardboard coffin.
Cremation & Certificate: All cremation fees and your official cremation certificate.
Death Certificate: Official registration and a certified copy.

While there’s no formal service, we treat your loved one with the same dignity and respect as all our services. You can always arrange a memorial gathering at a later time that suits your family.

The cremation process typically takes around an hour and a half, though this can vary. We handle all the timing and logistics, so you don’t need to worry about these details during an already difficult time.

Your loved one remains in their chosen coffin throughout the process – they’re never removed. The cremator is designed to accommodate the coffin as well, ensuring your loved one is treated with dignity from beginning to end.

There are three main options when deciding what to do with your loved one’s ashes: memorialising the ashes at a cemetery, scattering the ashes at a meaningful location, or placing the ashes in an ornamental urn to keep at home. We’re happy to look after your loved one’s ashes for as long as needed if you aren’t ready to make this decision.

Definitely. Cremation services can be just as personal and meaningful as any other farewell. We can include their favourite music, display treasured photos, incorporate cultural or religious traditions, or create unique tributes that reflect their personality. Our experience helps us suggest ideas that honour their memory beautifully.

Yes, with our Essential Care Cremation and higher service levels, viewing is included. Many families find this helps with saying goodbye. We can arrange private time in our beautiful chapel or at your service venue, whatever feels most comfortable for your family.

Burial involves laying your loved one to rest in a cemetery plot, whilst cremation involves the process of reducing the body to ashes. Both are respectful choices, and the decision often comes down to personal preference, cultural or religious beliefs, or what your loved one expressed they wanted. We’re happy to discuss both options and help you understand what each involves.

Simply call us on 5223 3100, and we’ll guide you through everything. From choosing the right service level to selecting a crematorium and planning any personal touches, we handle all the details. Our experienced team makes sure both you and your loved one are cared for throughout the process.

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