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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 · QLD
Water cremation
Rockhampton
Water cremation for Rockhampton and Central Queensland.
Central Queensland · From $2,640 incl GST
Water cremation in Rockhampton
The Gentle Way provides water cremation to Rockhampton and Central Queensland. Rockhampton families have historically had few end-of-life choices beyond burial or flame cremation, and often faced long delays waiting for services from further afield. Our arrival in the region changes that.
Caring for Rockhampton families, 24 hours a day
We care for families throughout Rockhampton, Yeppoon, the Capricorn Coast, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Emerald, Biloela and Gladstone. Transfers from Rockhampton Hospital, Hillcrest Private and regional aged care facilities are arranged 24 hours a day, and our arrangers can complete the entire process by phone and email for families living on remote properties.
Lower funeral costs in Rockhampton
Because the process requires no coffin, Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast families avoid one of the largest single costs of a traditional funeral. Many choose a simple no-attendance water cremation and hold their own gathering later at home or on the coast.
Where we travel
Suburbs and towns we service near Rockhampton
RockhamptonYeppoonGracemereEmu ParkMount MorganEmeraldBiloelaGladstoneBlackwaterCapellaMouraSarina
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.
Rockhampton questions
Frequently asked in Rockhampton
Do you service all of Rockhampton?+
Yes. We care for families throughout Central Queensland 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 Rockhampton?+
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 Rockhampton.
What does water cremation cost in Rockhampton?+
A no-attendance water cremation for Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton?+
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 QLD?+
Yes. Water cremation is a fully approved and regulated end-of-life process, and we operate in complete compliance with all QLD requirements. You receive a death certificate and an urn exactly as you would with a conventional cremation.