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What do I do when someone dies?
The first thing to do is contact the person's doctor, so a Death Certificate can be issued. If the person dies in hospital, then the medical staff there will organise the Death Certificate. If no pre-made arrangements exist, then you will be required to do the following:
- Contact a funeral director and arrange for the transfer of the body into their care.
- Organise the funeral service.
- Decide on burial or cremation.
- Choose a style of memorial and a suitable location.
Are there any rules for funerals?
You can choose to commemorate your friend or relative in any way you like provided the following measures are taken:
- Deceased are placed in a coffin or casket for burial or cremation.
- Coffins for cremation must be combustible.
Are there grave sites still available at Brighton General Cemetery?
Yes there are graves available at Brighton General Cemetery
Cremation
How do I know I am getting the correct ashes?
A rigorous identification and documentation procedure is used to ensure that families receive the ashes of their loved ones. An identification tag is placed on the coffin, which indicates a surname and a unique reference number. The identification plate stays with the coffin from its arrival through to the final storage, ensuring that each cremation is kept entirely separate
Are the coffins reused?
No, they're not. The coffin and body are both placed in the cremator. When the coffin has metal handles or fittings, these are removed and destroyed so they can not be re-used and disposed of appropriately.
Can I put cremated remains into an existing grave?
Yes, cremated remains can be placed into an existing grave and once placed, they are there in perpetuity.
Is Brighton General Cemetery held accountable by any codes of practice or ethics?
Yes, as a member of the Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association, and the Cemeteries & Crematoria Association of Victoria, Bunurong staff are required to uphold their stringent codes of conduct.
Is tenure applied to memorials within Brighton General Cemetery?
There is no tenure on memorials in Brighton General Cemetery, provided you keep us updated of any changes of address, we can renew the 'Right of Interment' for you and your family free of charge.
Who is the deed holder of a family grave and can I use this grave if I get their permission?
This information can be found through searching our records. Permission can then be sought for use a family grave or a Statutory Declaration can be obtained if the person holding the Right on Interment is deceased.
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