Our Funeral Services & Prices

Bowra & O’Dea offers comprehensive, personalised funeral services across greater Perth. These range from traditional religious burials and chapel celebrations to unattended direct cremations and contemporary memorial gatherings. Our services can be held in our private chapels, at local cemetery chapels (such as Karrakatta, Pinnaroo or Fremantle), in places of worship or at private venues tailored to your family’s wishes.

A funeral service takes place with the deceased present in a coffin or casket, typically followed immediately by a burial or committal for cremation. A memorial service is held after the burial or cremation has already occurred, often with an urn present or simply photographs and memorial items. Both types of service can be fully customised with music, personal eulogies and multimedia tributes.

If the death occurs unexpectedly at home, contact emergency services (000) or your doctor first to confirm the death and determine the next steps.

If the death occurs in a hospital or aged care facility, staff will coordinate the initial medical documentation. Once authorised, you can call Bowra & O’Dea on (08) 9231 5199. Our compassionate team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to bring your loved one into our care and guide you through the next arrangements.

Yes. Bowra & O’Dea has served Western Australian families for over a century and has extensive experience coordinating rites and ceremonies across diverse cultures and faiths, including Christian, Catholic, Orthodox, Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic and non-religious services. We ensure all ritual washings, viewings, cultural cortege requirements and ceremonial traditions are honoured with dignity.

Yes. All Bowra & O’Dea chapels are equipped with modern audiovisual technology for photo and video reflections, favourite playlists and high-definition webcasting so friends and family across Australia or overseas can participate in real time. We also provide bespoke service booklets, memorial stationery and floral arrangements.

A direct cremation (unattended cremation) takes place at the crematorium without a formal chapel service or mourners present. It is the most economical and straightforward option. A traditional cremation service includes a formal gathering, either in a Bowra & O’Dea private chapel or a cemetery crematorium chapel, with music, eulogies and a committal ceremony before the cremation takes place.

Cremations in Perth are conducted at licensed crematorium facilities managed by the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board, including Karrakatta Cemetery, Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park and Fremantle Cemetery. Bowra & O’Dea coordinates all transport, statutory permits and scheduling directly with the crematorium.

Ashes are generally processed and ready for collection within 7 to 10 working days following the cremation. Our team will contact the authorised applicant as soon as the cremated remains are safely returned to our care and ready for collection or private delivery.

Yes. Private family viewings can be arranged in the calm and peaceful atmosphere of our Bowra & O’Dea viewing rooms or chapels prior to the cremation service. Viewings offer family and close friends a quiet moment for final reflections and personal closure.

WA legislation requires specific medical and statutory documentation before cremation can proceed. This includes a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death, a Cremation Permit issued by an authorised medical referee and the official application signed by the senior next of kin or legal executor. Bowra & O’Dea handles the preparation and submission of all required statutory documents.