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No coffin required
There is no coffin and no casket to buy. Your loved one is cared for throughout by a process that is gentle on the body and respectful of the earth.
Service area · NSW
Water cremation
Lismore
Water cremation for Lismore, Casino and the Richmond Valley.
Northern Rivers · From $2,640 incl GST
Water cremation in Lismore
The Gentle Way offers water cremation in Lismore and throughout the Richmond Valley. Lismore has faced more than its share of hardship, and families here are practical about cost while remaining deeply protective of the river and the land around them. Our process speaks to both concerns at once.
Caring for Lismore families, 24 hours a day
We care for families in Lismore, Goonellabah, Casino, Kyogle, Nimbin, Dunoon and Coraki, as well as rural properties across the Richmond and Wilsons River catchments. Transfers from Lismore Base Hospital, St Vincent's Private and local aged care facilities are arranged 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lower funeral costs in Lismore
For Lismore families, funeral costs matter. Our direct water cremation removes the coffin, the hearse and the chapel from the equation, bringing the total well below a conventional funeral while keeping every part of the care and paperwork professionally handled.
Where we travel
Suburbs and towns we service near Lismore
LismoreGoonellabahCasinoKyogleNimbinDunoonCorakiClunesBexhillWyrallahWoodburnRappville
Not on the list? We travel well beyond these towns. Call us on 1300 464 368 and we'll tell you exactly what we can do and what it costs.
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Kinder to the earth
Less than 10% of the carbon emissions of flame cremation. No methane, no greenhouse gases and no harsh chemicals released.
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Fairer on families
Removing the coffin removes one of the largest costs of a traditional funeral, so families can spend on the memorial that matters to them.
Lismore questions
Frequently asked in Lismore
Do you service all of Lismore?+
Yes. We care for families throughout Northern Rivers and the surrounding districts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Transfers within 50km of our care locations are included, and we will always quote any additional distance up front before you commit to anything.
How quickly can you come if someone passes in Lismore?+
We are contactable at any hour. Call 1300 464 368 and a member of our team will talk you through what happens next and arrange the transfer into our care — whether your loved one has passed at home, in hospital or in an aged care residence in Lismore.
What does water cremation cost in Lismore?+
A no-attendance water cremation for Lismore families starts from $2,640 including GST, covering the funeral arranger and director, transfer into our care, all paperwork and the death certificate, the private water cremation itself and the return of the urn to you. Full service options are also available.
Can we still hold a funeral service in Lismore?+
Absolutely. You can hold a full service with us, arrange your own memorial at a venue, home or place that mattered to your loved one, or choose a simple direct water cremation with no service at all. The farewell is entirely yours to shape.
Is water cremation legal in NSW?+
Yes. Water cremation is a fully approved and regulated end-of-life process, and we operate in complete compliance with all NSW requirements. You receive a death certificate and an urn exactly as you would with a conventional cremation.