WELCOME TO INDUS VALLEY FUNERALs

Indus Valley Funeral Services specializes in cultural personalised cremation services for Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist and Maori funerals. We are pleased to be able to offer each family a customized funeral thats suits your traditions and budget. We oraganise facilities for cremation services and for your gatherings at your preferred convenient location to honour the life of your loved one. We strive to create meaningful and memorable funeral experiences.

pardeep (Deep) singH banwaiT

I know that celebrating a life is truly personal, and that there is no ‘right’ way to celebrate and remember a loved one. Myself and our trained staff are here to help you create memorials, funerals and experiences that are a real reflection of your loved one. We listen, empathize, and provide emotional and practical support through every stage of the funeral process, whether it be an immediate cremation with just family to a large funeral service. You can trust our knowledge of services, our standards and our professional ethics to provide dignity, respect and professional care at all times to families and to honour the life of their loved one.Your Funeral DirectorPardeep (Deep) Singh Banwait

Meet your dedicAteD funeraL directoR

Hello! I'm Deep Singh Banwait, a dedicated funeral director specializing in cultural and customised funerals. With years of experience as a volunteer for various institutions i found myself a compassionate and ampathetic person to serve humanity, I am passionate about providing comprehensive funeral solutions tailored to your needs during difficult times.
Comprehensive industry expert
I specialize in cremations, since i grew up in such enrionment and culture, where cremation was the only option for funerals.
Proven track record of serving community
I have serving community for more than15 years, I've served as a Joint Secretary for a Sikh Institution. I've been a member of the Board of Trustees for a Primary School in NZ. I have worked with United Sikhs and Khalsa Aid (humantarian organisation) during Earth Quake Reliefe Work after a major Eath Quake in Nepal in 2015.
cultural approach
Since you can talk to me in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English, You will feel much comfortable while expressing your emotions and talk about rituals.
Trusted advisor to access funds for funerals
Losing a family member in a transport accident is a traumatic experience. TRANSPORT ACCIDENT COMMISSION VICTORIA - TAC can pay the reasonable cost of cremation expenses. I am ready to provide high-quality professional solutions for fiancial aid for funerals from SUPPORT GROUPS and TAC.
  • We are independent and family owned and we consider it a privilege to serve the communities of the Greater Melbourne and Country Victoria in their times of need. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for Funeral Advice and Guidance. Our headquarters are in the Dandenong South; however, we travel to all of Metro Melbourne, Shepparton, Geelong to Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula. We are here for you, 24 hours a day.
  • Phone 0477222342

Advantages

Customized Funerals

We honor and preserve the customs and traditions of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Maori funerals with personalized services.

Range of Options

We offer a variety of funeral options, from traditional rituals to modern cremation services, to meet each family's unique needs.

Compassionate Support

Our dedicated professionals provide support and guidance during this difficult time, handling every detail with care and respect.

TRUSTED SERVICE

Count on us to provide trusted funeral services that prioritize cultural customs and traditions. You can trust our knowledge of services, our standards and our professional ethics to provide dignity, respect and professional care at all times to families and to honour the life of their loved one.
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OUR SERVICES

Personalized Rituals
We create personalized funeral rituals to honor the traditions and beliefs of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Maori Customs.
Cremation Services
We offer modern cremation services with utmost care and respect, adhering to the religious practices of Sikh Hindu and Buddhist funerals.
Funeral Planning
Our compassionate team provides assistance in planning and organizing every aspect of the funeral, ensuring a meaningful experience.
Cultural Guidance
We offer cultural guidance and understanding to help families navigate the customs and traditions of Sikh, Hindu, buddhist and Maori funerals.

funeral packages

Sikh /Hindu / Buddhist and Maori Chapel Cremation Service
$5950 Incl. GST (Monday - Friday) $7500 Inci GST (Weekend/ Public Holidays
Package Includes:
Flat Lid Coffin Choice of: Oak / Walnut / White or Rosewood
Gold or Silver Handles
Funeral Consultant
Professional Service Fee
Transfer of Deceased to Our funeral home (Melb. Metro 24 hours)
Mortuary Care and Preparation
Medical Cremation Permit
Cemetery Cremation Fee
Cemetery Chapel Fee (1 hour)
Cemetery Witness of Cremation Fee Family Home Prior to Service Clergy / Priest Fee for sevice at Chapel
Viewing &/or Open Coffin During Service
Collection of Interim Death Certificate
Hearse / Memorial Book & Staff
Basket of Rose Petals for Service
1 x Death Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages
Double Ended Casket Sheath of Fresh Flowers 1.4m
Additional Optional Costs:
Additional Single Chapel Time & Staff - $660 per hour
Joint Chapel - Atrium & Boyd or Stratus & Cumulus - $330 per hour Flower Garland - $50 each
Mourning Car 4 Passengers (4 Hours) - $600
Limo 10 Passengers (4 Hours) - $800 ($175 Per Additional Hour) DVD Slideshow (up to 80 photos) - $330
Memorial Cards x 50 - $180

* Payment is due prior to or on the day of Service
  • Rosewood or White Grecian Urn Casket - $2000
  • Rosewood or White Davidson Casket - $2000
Chapel Cremation Service at:
Fawkner Memorial Park at Sydney Rd, Fawkner (only Weekdays)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery at 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale
Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South
Altona Memorial Park - Dohertys Rd, Altona North


Sikh /Hindu / Buddhist and Maori
Chapel Cremation Service
$7450 Incl. GST (Monday - Friday)
$9000 Inci GST (Weekend/ Public Holidays

Package Includes: Single Raised Lid domed frame high gloss GOLDLINE Light Oak Coffin OR LADY LINDEN White coffin
Funeral Consultant
Professional Service Fee
Transfer of Deceased to Our funeral home (Melb. Metro 24 hours)
Mortuary Care and Preparation
Medical Cremation Permit
Cemetery Cremation Fee
Cemetery Chapel Fee (1 hour)
Cemetery Witness of Cremation Fee
Family Home Prior to Service
Clergy / Priest Fee for sevice at Chapel
Viewing &/or Open Coffin During Service
Collection of Interim Death Certificate
Hearse / Memorial Book & Staff
Basket of Rose Petals for Service
1 x Death Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages
Double Ended Casket Sheath of Fresh Flowers 1.4m


Additional Optional Costs:
Additional Single Chapel Time & Staff - $660 per hour
Joint Chapel - Atrium & Boyd or Stratus & Cumulus - $330 per hour
Flower Garland - $50 each
Mourning Car 4 Passengers (4 Hours) - $600
Limo 10 Passengers (4 Hours) - $800 ($175 Per Additional Hour)
DVD Slideshow (up to 80 photos) - $330
Memorial Cards x 50 - $180

* Payment is due prior to or on the day of Service
  • Rosewood or White Grecian Urn Casket - $500
  • Rosewood or White Davidson Casket - $500
Chapel Cremation Service at:
Fawkner Memorial Park at Sydney Rd, Fawkner (only Weekdays)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery at 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale
Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South
Altona Memorial Park - Dohertys Rd, Altona North


Home Visit Unattended Cremation - $2450 Incl. GST (Arranger comes out to the family / next of kin home)
Cremation will take place at one of at sites (Springvale, Bunurong, Altona, Fawkner or Lilydale)Your loved one will stay in the care of Our Staff at all times. This Package includes Professional Service Fee, Flat Lid Contractor's Coffin, Funeral Consultant, Transfer of Deceased to Our Mortuary (Melb. Metro 24 hours), Mortuary Care & Preparation, Medical Cremation Permit, Collection of Medical Paperwork, Transfer of deceased to crematorium, Cremation Fee, 1 x Death Certificate from Births andDelivery of Cremated Remains by Staff - Melb. Metro OR sent by Courier anywhere in Australia. There will be No mourners in attendance, No Service, No Viewing or Newspaper Notices, with our vehicle transporting the coffin direct to the crematorium at a time and date of our choice.( Cremation at Springvale, Bunurong, Altona, Fawkner or Lilydale) Additional Optional Costs: Oversize / Custom Classic Coffin - $220 Witness Of Cremation at a Melbourne Crematorium - $990

CASKETS & COFFINS

Rosewood Grecian Urn for Grand Funerals
Grecian Urn Casket for Grand Gunerals
Goldline Oak Coffin for Classic Funerals
Davidson White Coffin For Grand Funerals
Davidson Rosewood Coffin for Grand Funerals
Lady Linden White Coffin for Classic Funerals
Flat Lid Coffins for Traditional Funerals
Rosewood Flat Lid Coffinsfor Traditional Funerals
Teak Flat Lid Coffins for Traditional Funerals

oVERSEAS REPATRIATING

Repatriating loved one

Repatriation Service Overseas $5990.00 inc GST Funeral Consultant to visit Family home Professional Service Fee Transfer of Deceased to Our Mortuary (24 Hours Melb. Metro) Embalming, Mortuary Care and Preparation Collection of Interim Death Certificate Registration and Collection of Full Death Certificate Medical Health Department Certificate Transfer to Melbourne Airport Liaise with the international funeral director or family Flat Lid Oak, Walnut or Rosewood Coffin Packaging of Coffin to airline requirements Additional Costs below Freight cost - estimated by weight and depends on destination Oversize / Custom Coffin and Packaging - $1000 Priests Services prior to sending body overseas Including: Staff, Hearse, Memorial Book & Casket Sheath of Flowers - $1500 Aprox $12000.00 inc GST will cover Repariation of a body to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and aprox $9000.00 to New Zealand.

planning a maori funeral

Planning a Maori Funeral - The process and stepsIf your loved one has recently passed and you're looking to plan a Maori funeral, The first thing you'll need to do is ensure the relevant authorities have been notified of your loved one's death. After that, call our experienced team without delay for compassionate care and Maori funeral planning that's personalised to you and your Whanau.We will help you prepare them for the viewing rituals. We can help you organise embalming, dressing and laying them in a suitable viewing coffin. They will be treated with the utmost respect and care as their spirit remains with you and your family. When your loved one is ready, we will transport them to the place of your Whare Tangi. Once your ceremony is completed, we will return to take your loved one to the urupa for a cremation funeral service.

MAORI FUNERALS

We understand that death is an integral part of your Maori culture, and we're here to help you during Tangihanga. Since Funeral Director Deep Singh Banwait lived in Rotorua for nearly 2 decades and is well aware of Maori Culture and traditions, You can trust our Funeral Director Mr. Banwait to know what to do to help you honour Maori funeral customs as you farewell your loved one before they join their Tupuna. Our Maori funeral packages include: Respectful and affordable funeral options A choice of suitable flowers A coffin that's suitable for viewing Help with all the necessary documents Extra time to cater for traditional funeral services Transport your loved one into our care to the Tangi and final resting place Music and readings (if needed) Our experienced team will start planning and do the following: Arrange to meet with you and your family to plan a Maori funeral Help you organise embalming, dressing and laying them in a suitable viewing coffin Transport your loved one to your place of Whare Tangi and the place of cremation Do our best to accommodate any special requests you have Obtain a copy of the death certificate on your behalf After living with Maori comminity, we understand your traditions and rituals are essential to farewell your loved one. Our funeral packages can be tailored to suit your needs and budget. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us for support and respect as you come together with your whanau to remember and celebrate the life of your loved one.

Contact Us

Contact Info
Address: Our Funeral home is located at 9/365 S Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong South VIC 3175
Phone: 0477222342
Working Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00 am – 6:00 pmSat-Sun: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Indus Valley Funeral Services
Funeral Provider Registration No. F0000714Y
address 9/365 s Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong south, vic 3175
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