Funerals of the Pagan kind

Funerals information from start to finish. The how to's, ideas, eco friendly alternatives and ceremonies for celebrating the end of your life's journey. Information for Pagan and pagan friendly people in Australia

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Research, research, more research and then maybe a little bit more

You would think that simply typing the phrase ‘Natural Burial Cemeteries in Melbourne, Australia’ would lead to a fairly quick list of options in not only Victoria, but also Australia wouldn’t you?

Yeah, good on you! You are as naïve as I am.

So for anyone looking for a Cemetery or Memorial park that offers Natural Burial or Cremains Interment options, meaning the container or cremains are placed into the ground and a plaque/tree/bush is placed as a marker, I shall endeavour to provide such information here.

Please note, I may not have collected all names yet, but will add them to the list as I find them.

Natural Burial and Memorial Parks

Wirra Wonga, Enfield Park, South Australia

Lismore Memorial Park, New South Wales

Lilydale Memorial Park, Victoria

Kingston Cemetery, Tasmania

Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia

Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Ryhope, New South Wales

Sydney Natural Burial Park, Kemps Creek, New South Wales

Cambewarra Cemetery, Nowra, New South Wales

Lismore Memorial Gardens Bushland Cemetery, Goonellabah, New South Wales.

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Hellenic Coin

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Hellenic Coin

Apologies for the quality of the pic but I only had my iphone at the time.

A recent funeral I did featured elements of the deceased lady’s personal Hellenic practices.
One of the personal touched was this gold coin. When a soul is transitioning after death, they are required to cross the River Styx on the Ferryman’s boat. But the Ferryman will not take you if you don’t have the payment of one gold coin.
The husband of this lady had the coin made, with the words ‘Payment for one immortal soul’ inscribed in greek.(I am paraphrasing as I can’t remember the exact wording)
This was placed in her mouth. In times past, the coin could be placed on the forehead or the lips, however the custom of placing it in the mouth came about to prevent thieves from finding it.


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Do not Weep for me – Pagan Funeral Poem

Do not weep for me for I have not gone.
I am the wind that shakes the mighty Oak.
I am the gentle rain that falls upon your face.
I am the spring flower that pushes through the dark earth.
I am the chuckling laughter of the mountain stream.
Do not weep for me for I have not gone.

I am the memory that dwells in the heart of those that knew me.
I am the shadow that dances on the edge of your vision.
I am the wild goose that flies south at Autumns call and I shall return at Summer rising.
I am the stag on the wild hills way.
I am just around the corner.

Therefore, the wise weep not.
But rejoice at the transformation of my Being.

(Author Unknown)


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Eternal Reef memorials

ImageWhat an awesome idea. I just stumbles across it so now need to make enquiries about whether it can be done in Australia.

The cremains of the deceased are mixed with concrete and place in an area where a reef needs replenishment or reparation.

The memorial is an orb, and idea for fish and other aquatic life to  use to rebuild their habitat.

In the US, http://www.eternalreefs.com/ offers this service, however I am yet to find an advertised Australian business offering anything similar

I shall keep trying though!!