Service 02 — Cremations

A dignified cremation, and a farewell shaped around your family.

In Cape Town and across the Western Cape, cremation is an affordable and space-saving way to honour your loved one. The City encourages families to consider cremation when it aligns with their beliefs, as it helps preserve limited burial space. We provide respectful cremations with flexible memorial options and ash-scattering ceremonies, ensuring every family can personalise the farewell.

Why families choose cremation

Four reasons it may suit your family.

More affordable

Generally more cost-effective than a traditional burial service.

Eases pressure on land

Helps alleviate Cape Town’s shortage of burial space.

Flexible memorials

Schedule the service at a time that suits your family, near or far.

Portable and shareable

Suited to families who travel or have loved ones living abroad.

What’s included

  • Collection and dignified care of your loved one
  • Arrangement of the cremation with local authorities and paperwork
  • Assistance with selecting urns and keepsake jewellery
  • Coordination of private or public memorial services
  • Ash scattering or interment at a cemetery, memorial wall or at sea

Eco-friendly & affordable

Cremation is generally more cost-effective than a full burial and helps address Cape Town’s shortage of burial plots. We also offer eco-friendly urns and recommend simple wooden coffins without metal or chemical glues for any service.

Pricing guidance

Cremation costs vary depending on the memorial service and urn chosen. We’ll provide a transparent, itemised quote and can tailor options to your budget.

Available at any hour

We can walk you through the options today.

Call us and we will explain costs, timing and memorial choices in plain language — with no obligation.