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Planning a funeral often involves making several decisions within a short period of time. Choosing the service location, deciding between burial and cremation, and understanding what a cemetery or memorial park offers can make the process easier to manage.
For families considering cremation at Kemps Creek, knowing the available options beforehand can help with those decisions.
This guide explains the main funeral and cremation options at Kemps Creek Memorial Park, including burial choices, headstone requirements, ashes placement, costs to consider and practical information for visiting the park.
About Kemps Creek Memorial Park
Kemps Creek Memorial Park is operated by Catholic Cemeteries + Crematoria, an independent not-for-profit organisation. Although the operator has Catholic cemeteries elsewhere in Sydney, Kemps Creek is listed as a general, multi-faith cemetery and serves families from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds.
It is set in a rural part of Western Sydney, around 15 minutes by car from Liverpool, Penrith and Blacktown. The park describes the location as a quieter alternative to more built-up cemetery settings.
The Sydney Crematorium is located within Kemps Creek Memorial Park and has operated onsite since early 2023. Families may therefore see both names when researching cremation or funeral services at Kemps Creek.
Location and opening hours
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 230–260 Western Road, Kemps Creek NSW 2178 |
| Phone | 02 9826 2273 |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4pm |
| Grounds | Open daily, 7am–7pm |
For funerals, the park advises that funeral cars wait at the main driveway until the scheduled service time. Mourners then follow the vehicles to the service location.
Saturday funerals may be arranged at an additional cost. The park states that funeral services are not held on Sundays.
Cremation Options at Kemps Creek
Families choosing cremation at Kemps Creek can arrange the farewell in several ways, depending on whether they want a service beforehand and whether they wish to be present for the cremation.
Pavilion service followed by cremation
Kemps Creek Memorial Park has an open-air pavilion with views across the surrounding rural landscape and lake. The park uses the pavilion for funeral and memorial services, as well as gatherings after the service.
Catering can also be arranged through the park’s catering partner.
Majestic Funerals offers a Kemps Creek pavilion package that combines a 30-minute pavilion service with a non-attendance cremation. This means the family attends the funeral service but does not attend the cremation itself.
Witnessed cremation
Some families may prefer to be present when the cremation takes place. The park states that private viewing facilities are available for families who choose a witnessed cremation.
This can be discussed with your funeral director when making the arrangements.
Cremation without a funeral service
A cremation can also take place without a formal funeral service at the park. Families may choose this option when they prefer a simpler arrangement or plan to hold a memorial separately.
You can read more about how direct cremation works in our separate guide.
After the cremation
The park states that cremation takes place within 48 hours following the service, with ashes generally ready around 24 hours after the cremation.
An identification label remains with the coffin throughout the process so the remains can be correctly identified before the ashes are returned to the family.
Burial Options at Kemps Creek Memorial Park
Kemps Creek Memorial Park offers several burial options, including lawn graves, monumental graves, dedicated faith and community areas, and natural burial.
The choice will usually depend on the type of memorial your family prefers, cultural or religious traditions, and whether the grave may need to accommodate another burial later.
Grave types
| Burial option | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Cemetery Lawn Grave | Lawn grave with a shared granite headstone |
| Lakeside Premium Lawn Grave | Lawn burial within the lakeside area |
| Monumental Lawn Grave | Allows for a traditional monument |
| Plaque Lawn Grave | Lawn grave marked with a bronze plaque |
The park also has dedicated areas for several faith and cultural communities, including Coptic Orthodox, Mandaean, Chaldean, Assyrian and Muslim families. Korean, Vietnamese, Polish and Maronite sections are also listed by the park.
Natural burial
Natural burial is also available within a dedicated area of the park.
The site is set within native bushland and uses biodegradable coffins without chemical preservatives. Individual headstones are not used. Grave locations are instead recorded by GPS, while names are recognised on a sandstone memorial.
The park states that the right of burial in this area lasts for 30 years and can be renewed.
Understanding the interment right
An interment right gives you the right to bury someone in a particular grave, but it does not mean you own the land itself.
If your family may want two or more burials in the same grave, it is important to discuss this before the first burial so the grave can be prepared to the required depth.
Graveside services can also be arranged, where the funeral service takes place at the burial location.
Kemps Creek Headstone Rules
Headstones and monuments at Kemps Creek must follow the cemetery’s approval process before any work begins.
A memorial permit is required before monument work can start. The work must also be carried out by a qualified monumental mason who is registered with the cemetery.
Main requirements
| Requirement | What to know |
|---|---|
| Memorial permit | Approval is required before monument work begins |
| Monumental mason | Work must be completed by a cemetery-registered mason |
| Construction standard | Monuments must comply with Australian Standard AS 4204:2019 |
| Lawn graves | Shared granite headstones are provided by the cemetery |
| Ownership and maintenance | The interment right holder is responsible for the monument |
Monument size and design requirements can vary depending on the grave type and cemetery section. Families should confirm the current requirements with Kemps Creek Memorial Park before ordering or approving a monument.
Plaques and inscriptions
Families can choose details such as tribute wording, borders, photographs and military insignia when arranging a plaque or inscription through the park.
For section graves, refurbishment is generally arranged directly with a stonemason. For lawn graves and plaques, the park’s office can arrange refurbishment for a fee.
It is sensible to confirm the required permit and cemetery requirements before committing to monument work.
For full monument and memorial requirements, see the CCC Product Information Guide.
Urns and Ashes Placement at Kemps Creek
After cremation, families may want to keep the ashes at home, place them within the cemetery, or choose a memorial location that can also hold another family member’s ashes later.
At Kemps Creek Memorial Park, the current product guide lists several options for placing cremated remains within the park.
Ashes placement options
- Rose Garden Niche: Holds two sets of ashes and includes a granite sloper.
- Memorial Niche Wall: Can also hold two sets of ashes.
- Lawn grave: The park states that a lawn grave can accommodate up to five sets of ashes.
- Partner’s grave: If one partner is cremated and the other is buried, the cremated partner’s ashes can be placed in the grave.
These options can be useful for families who want ashes to remain within a permanent memorial setting or for couples who have chosen different funeral arrangements.
Ashes are commonly returned in a simple container unless another urn has been selected. If the ashes will be kept at home or placed in a memorial setting, families may prefer a different urn based on its size, material and intended use.
You can view available cremation urns for different memorial and keepsake options.
Before choosing an urn for a cemetery niche, it is worth confirming the available space and any placement requirements with the park.
What Affects Cremation Costs at Kemps Creek
The cost of cremation at Kemps Creek depends on the type of service, the day it takes place and any additional funeral arrangements selected by the family.
Kemps Creek Memorial Park’s published adult cremation fees range from $695 to $2,067.61, based on its current published fee schedule. These are cemetery and crematorium charges only and do not represent the complete cost of arranging a funeral.
Because cemetery fees can change, families should check the park’s current fee schedule before confirming arrangements.
| Arrangement | Current cost / range | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| No-service, no-attendance cremation | From $695 | Crematorium charge only. Funeral director services and other arrangements are separate. |
| Weekday pavilion cremation | $1,001.08 | Covers the relevant park cremation and pavilion component. Other funeral arrangements are separate. |
| Saturday adult cremation | Up to $2,067.61 | Saturday cremation charges are higher than standard weekday options. Other funeral costs may still apply |
| Placing ashes | Varies | May include niche or garden placement, interment fees, plaque and NSW levy. |
| Burial | Varies | May include the interment right, interment fee, monument or headstone, permit fees and NSW levy. |
| Possible extras | Varies | May include Saturday services, inscriptions, photographs and non-English characters. |
These park fees are only one part of the overall funeral cost. Families may also need to arrange the funeral director, coffin, transfers and other service requirements separately.
Families should also consider whether a funeral package that brings key arrangements together would be easier than organising each part separately.
Majestic Funerals offers a Kemps Creek pavilion package for $4,995, which includes a 30-minute pavilion service, a non-attendance cremation and ashes returned in a PVC urn. For some families, having these key elements combined in one arrangement can make planning more straightforward.
Visiting the Park: Flowers and Tributes
Kemps Creek Memorial Park has specific rules for flowers and personal tributes placed at graves and memorials.
Families can place fresh flowers, but wrapping and rubber bands should be removed first. A maximum of two vases is allowed at each grave or memorial.
Items such as artificial flowers, glass vases, candles, solar lights, toys, photo frames, wind chimes, borders, pebbles and plants are not permitted on lawn graves or at niches.
Tributes should stay within the grave or memorial area and must not extend onto neighbouring sites.
The park also notes that staff may remove withered flowers and other tributes. During severe weather, items may be removed without notice to help keep the grounds safe and maintained.
For the complete list of permitted and restricted items, see the CCC Floral + Ornament Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a funeral director to arrange a funeral at Kemps Creek?
Funeral arrangements are generally coordinated through a registered funeral director. Your funeral director can work with Kemps Creek Memorial Park to organise the service, burial or cremation arrangements and the required funeral documentation.
2. Can a funeral be held at Kemps Creek on a Saturday?
Yes. Saturday funerals can be arranged at Kemps Creek, although additional charges may apply. The park states that funeral services are not held on Sundays, so families needing a weekend service should confirm Saturday availability when making arrangements.
3. Can more than one family member be buried in the same grave at Kemps Creek?
Some graves can accommodate more than one burial. If your family may want two or more burials in the same grave, discuss this before the first burial so the grave can be prepared appropriately. The exact capacity should be confirmed for the particular grave type.
4. Can funeral arrangements at Kemps Creek be planned or paid for in advance?
Yes. Families can plan funeral wishes in advance and may also pre-purchase options such as grave sites, memorial placements and cremation services. Recording these choices beforehand can also give family members and the funeral director clearer guidance when arrangements eventually need to be made.
5. Can the coffin be open during a funeral service at Kemps Creek?
An open coffin may be possible by arrangement with the funeral director and subject to the relevant cemetery and service requirements. If this is important to your family, it should be discussed while the funeral service is being planned.
Planning a Funeral at Kemps Creek
Kemps Creek offers families several ways to arrange a funeral, from a pavilion service followed by cremation to traditional and natural burial.
Before confirming the service, it is worth checking current availability and fees, deciding which burial or cremation option is suitable, and discussing any future grave or memorial requirements with your funeral director.
Making these decisions early gives both the family and funeral director a clearer picture of how the service should be arranged.