Chinese Burial and Cremation Traditions in Australia
How Chinese families can consider faith, family customs, cemetery arrangements, ceremonies and ashes when choosing cremation or burial.
Funeral Services
Asian Cremation Services in Melbourne
Cremation arrangements include documents, crematorium timing, the farewell ceremony and an urn. We discuss the service with the family, then arrange the cremation and next steps.
Funeral costs and written quotations
Cremation and burial costs depend on transfer, mortuary care, venue, ceremony, the selected coffin and third-party charges. On Sum provides an itemised written quotation showing included services and additional costs.
Cremation Arrangements
We first understand the family's wishes, then explain what needs to be prepared before and after cremation.
Documents and Timing
We assist with the cremation application, documents, crematorium booking and transport.
Farewell Ceremony
The service may include viewing, remembrance, chanting, prayer, tributes, music and photographs according to the family's wishes.
Ashes and Urns
We help the family choose an urn and discuss placement or memorial options.
How We Arrange It
Call On Sum
Tell us what has happened, where your loved one is, and any initial wishes or faith requirements.
Confirm Your Wishes
We explain the available options for cremation or burial, religious and cultural needs, the venue, funeral products and timing.
Itemised Written Quote
Services, funeral products and third-party charges are itemised separately so the family can compare and confirm each item.
On-the-day Support
We arrange the staff, venue, family participation, music, photographs and ceremony details once the plan is confirmed.
Clear Options
Cremation can accompany a simple farewell, religious or cultural ceremony, or personal memorial. Tell us which elements matter to the family.
We explain services, funeral products and third-party charges separately so the family understands every option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can We Hold a Ceremony Before Cremation?
Yes. We can arrange viewing, remembrance, religious or cultural rites, or a simple farewell according to the venue schedule.
Can On Sum Also Arrange an Urn?
Yes. We can discuss urns and placement options according to the family's preferences, faith, culture and product availability.
How Are Cremation Fees Confirmed?
Services, funeral products and crematorium or other third-party charges are itemised separately in a written quote.
Discuss Funeral Arrangements
Call or email On Sum with the family's faith, important customs, preferred venue and current timing needs.
