The preference for a no service funeral is entirely subjective. This article discusses the reasons why people may choose this option. This article is provided by Sydney Coffins. Sydney Coffins is a memorial product and funeral provider in Australia, specialising in unique and personalised coffins, and caskets.

A direct cremation in Australia involves a funeral home collecting and then arranging the body to be cremated or buried as soon as possible with no funeral service being held.

There are several reasons why people choose a no service funeral. We have listed the main reasons.

Personal choice

The deceased person had stated they do not wish to have a funeral service.

Family choice

The family of the deceased person does not want to hold a funeral service.

Limited Finance

People do not have a money to finance a funeral and therefore they choose the cheapest option available which is a no service funeral.

Memorial service

Some people might prefer to have a memorial service a few weeks or months after a direct cremation.

Read ‘What is the difference between a memorial service and a funeral service? article.

No attendees

A deceased person may not have any contacts or social network to attend a funeral service.