Can you have a viewing before a direct cremation?
Answered byJames DanielsFuneral ArrangerWatch · 0:38Yes, a private viewing can be arranged before a direct cremation, subject to the provider and available facilities. Tell the funeral director where you would like it held, how long you need and how many people will attend. These details help them confirm a suitable arrangement and any additional cost. A direct cremation can still allow an opportunity to say goodbye beforehand.
For related guidance, see is it legal to arrange a funeral yourself without a funeral director in Australia?.
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You can definitely have a viewing before a direct cremation. If that's something you'd like to organise, you just need to let your funeral director know. It really just depends on the area that you'd like to have the viewing, what type of viewing you would like to have. If you'd like to have just a short 15 minute viewing, a longer viewing. You know how many people will be in attendance. So there, that's definitely something we can organise. You just have to communicate that to your funeral director.
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