Honouring Life Service (Witness Interment)
Some families wish to be present when their loved one’s ashes are placed in their final resting place. At an Honouring Life Service, family and friends can come together to witness the scattering or interment of ashes into our landscaped gardens or into a grave. After the placement, you're welcome to continue your private service at your own pace, creating a meaningful moment of remembrance,
What’s Included in an Honouring Life Service?
- Warm welcome by an SMCT team member
- Scattering or placement of urn in the memorial position by SMCT team member or family
- Placing of soil by SMCT team member, family or both
- If a plaque has been purchased, this can also be placed*
Explore service options and pricing
Explore service options and pricingAvailable at metropolitan cemetery sites only.
Contact us to enquire
Contact us to enquireOur team is here to help with enquiries and bookings. Contact us today to discuss your needs and create a service that feels right for your family.
This service will be attended for 15 minutes. After this time, families are welcome to continue a private service and share memories to celebrate the life of their loved one.
Families are welcome to bring chairs^, tables, readings, music, or other personal touches to create a tribute that feels personal and meaningful.
Terms and conditions
Additional charges may apply (listed but not limited to);
- Grave ledger removal (may require external stonemason)
- Interment of additional ashes
- Non-standard urns
*Some memorialisation such as ledgers or dual granite cannot be placed at the service due to health and safety requirements. This will be discussed during the booking process.
^Accessibility Note: For the comfort, care, and safety of elderly attendees or people with disabilities, we recommend families provide chairs.
Frequently asked questions
Additional options
Floral Tributes
SMCT can also assist with floral tributes through our on-site florist.
Reservations at Café Vita et Flores
Arrange a reservation for family and guests at our Café Vita et Flores (Latin for ‘life and flowers’).
Function spaces
Larger groups may wish to take advantage of our function spaces, supported by best-in-class catering options.