WELCOME TO INDUS VALLEY FUNERAL CARE
Indus Valley Funeral Services specializes in cultural and personlised funeral care and repatriation for Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Maori. Fiji Indians, North and South Indians, Tamils and Srilankans. We are pleased to be able to offer each family a customized funeral that suits your traditions and budget. We accommodate rapid timelines, viewing or washing rituals and coordinate with local priests to facilitate cremation services and 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 Director and Life CelebrantPardeep (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 empathetic 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 (humanitarian organisation) during Earth Quake Relief Work after a major Earth Quake in Nepal in 2015.
cultural approach
Since you can talk to me in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English, You will feel much more comfortable while expressing your emotions and talk about rituals.
Trusted advisor to access funds for funerals
"In the event of a tragic transport accident, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) in Victoria can assist with the reasonable costs of Funeral. TRANSPORT ACCIDENT COMMISSION VICTORIA -
I am ready to provide high-quality professional solutions for financial 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 Funeral Homes are located in the Dandenong South for South East and Clifton Hill for City, Northern and Western Suburbs ; however, we travel to all of Metro Melbourne, Shepparton, Ballarat, Geelong to Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula. We are here for you, 24 hours a day.
- Phone 0477222342
Advantages
Customized Funerals
Customized funeral is crucial to ensure traditional rites—such as the Antim Sanskar (cremation) and scripture recitations and ARDAS—are handled respectfully.
We honor and preserve the customs and traditions of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Maori funerals with personalized services.
Range of Options and priests
We offer a variety of funeral options, from Value Funerals to traditional funerals as well as Grand modern cremation services, to meet each family's unique needs. We have a range of qualified priests with a lot of experience in Antim Sanskar Practices. As a Life Celebrant, I speak PUNJABI, HINDI & ENGLISH during the service.
Compassionate Support
Our dedicated professionals provide support and guidance during this difficult time, handling every detail with care and respect. We also provide a post funeral care for your loved ones by preparing all the documents for sending their Ashes to the home country
TRUSTED SERVICE
Count on us to provide trusted funeral services that prioritize culture, customs and traditions. You can trust our knowledge of services, 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.
OUR SERVICES
Personalized Rituals
We create personalised funeral to honor the TRADITIONS, RITUALS and BELIEFS of the wider INDIAN Community for their FUNERAL NEEDS by providing a wider range of expert PRIESTS to guide the families for their Customs.
Cremation Services
We offer modern cremation services with utmost care and respect, adhering to the religious practices of funerals. We are dedicated to the cremation funerals for Sikh, Hindu, Fiji Indian, Jain, North and South Indian, Tamil, Sri Lankan Community.
Funeral Planning
Our compassionate team provides assistance in planning and organizing every aspect of the funeral, ensuring a meaningful experience.
SIKH FUNERALS
HINDU FUNERALS
FIJI INDIAN FUNERALS
JAIN FUNERALS
NORTH INDIAN FUNERALS
GUJARATI FUNERALS
SOUTH INDIAN FUNERALS
TAMIL FUNERALS
BUDDHIST FUENRALS
NEPALESE FUNERALS
SRI LANKAN FUNERALS
Cultural Guidance
We offer cultural guidance and understanding to help families navigate the customs and traditions of the Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, North Indian, South Indian, Nepalese and Sri Lankan Funerals.
funeral packages
Sikh /Hindu / Buddhist Cremations - Chapel Witness Cremation Package
Starts from $5450 Inc GST (Weekdays) $6850 Inc GST (Weekend/ Public Holidays)
at Fawkner and Altona Crematorium. Additional Charges applies for Cremations at Bunurong & Springvale Crematorium. Package Includes: Funeral Consultation Transfer of Deceased to our Care Mortuary Care and Preparation Crematorium Chapel Fee for 1 hour Cremation Fee at Crematorium Medical Permit for Cremation Witness of Cremation Fee Professional Service Fee Teak Wood Flat Lid Coffin with Silver Handles
Hearse & Staff
Viewing and Open Coffin During Service
Fresh Seasonal Flowers Arrangement
Rose Petals for the Service
Death Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages Collection of the Ashes "All services must be paid for on or before the scheduled funeral date." Additional Costs:
Home Visit Prior to the Service - $200 Oversize Coffin $200
Collection of Death Certificate from BDM if needed $120 Single Chapel Additional Time & Staff - $390 per hour Upgrade Coffin to a High Gloss Walnut / Rosewood Flat Lid with Silver or Gold Handles $180 24 Hours Priority (Next Day) Funerals $500 Same Day Urgent Funerals - $1000 (Conditions Apply)
Chapel Cremation Service is available at:
Fawkner Memorial Park at Sydney Rd, Fawkner
Springvale Botanical Cemetery at 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale
Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South
Altona Memorial Park - Dohertys Rd, Altona North
GRAND FUNERAL UPGRADE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL TO A GRAND FUNERAL by paying additional $1000 for CASKET SELECTION as below Rosewood or White Grecian Urn Casket - $1000
Rosewood or White Davidson Casket - $1000
Sikh /Hindu / Buddhist Cremations -
Chapel Witness Cremation Service
$6590 Inc GST (Weekdays)
$8490 Inc GST (Weekend/ Public Holidays)
Package Includes: Funeral Consultation
Transfer of Deceased to our Care
Mortuary Care and Preparation
Crematorium Chapel Fee for 1 hour
Cremation Fee at Crematorium
Medical Permit for Cremation
Witness of Cremation Fee
Professional Service Fee
Selection of a Single Raised Lid domed frame high gloss GOLDLINE Light Oak Coffin OR LADY LINDEN White coffin
Hearse, Staff & Memory Book
Viewing and Open Coffin During Service
Collection of Death Certificate if needed
Fresh Seasonal Flowers Arrangement
Rose Petals for the Service
Death Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages Collection of the Ashes
"All services must be paid for on or before the scheduled funeral date."
- Rosewood or White Grecian Urn Casket - $1000
- Rosewood or White Davidson Casket - $1000
Additional costs
Additional Costs:Home Visit Prior to the Service - $200Single Chapel Additional Time & Staff - $390 per hourJoint Chapels Booking (Atrium & Boyd) at Springvale or (Stratus & Cumulus) at Bunurong - $350 per hourFresh Flower Garland - $50 eachOversize Coffin $200
Collection of Death Certificate from BDM if needed $120
This is a Home Visit Unattended Cremation Package - $2250 Inc GST (We will come out to the family / next of kin home)
Cremation will take place at one of at sites (Springvale, Bunurong, Altona, Fawkner or Lilydale) listed here. This Package includes Professional Service Fee. We transfer your loved one in our care. We will use a Flat Lid Contractor's Coffin, We will appoint a Funeral Consultant who will provide Mortuary Care & Preparation, obtain Medical Permit for Cremation and completes all the Medical Paperwork followed by Transfer of deceased to crematorium. Our Package includes Cremation Fee, 1 x Death Certificate from Births and Delivery of Cremated Remains in Wider Melbourne, alternatively we can send by Courier (Fee Applied) 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 Costs May Apply: Oversize / Custom Coffin - $200 Witness Of Cremation at Crematorium - $890
Cremation will take place at one of at sites (Springvale, Bunurong, Altona, Fawkner or Lilydale) listed here. This Package includes Professional Service Fee. We transfer your loved one in our care. We will use a Flat Lid Contractor's Coffin, We will appoint a Funeral Consultant who will provide Mortuary Care & Preparation, obtain Medical Permit for Cremation and completes all the Medical Paperwork followed by Transfer of deceased to crematorium. Our Package includes Cremation Fee, 1 x Death Certificate from Births and Delivery of Cremated Remains in Wider Melbourne, alternatively we can send by Courier (Fee Applied) 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 Costs May Apply: Oversize / Custom Coffin - $200 Witness Of Cremation at Crematorium - $890
CASKETS & COFFINS
Rosewood Grecian Urn
for Grand Funerals
Grecian Urn Casket
for Grand Gunerals
Goldline Oak Coffin
for Traditional Funerals
Davidson White Coffin
For Grand Funerals
Davidson Rosewood Coffin
for Grand Funerals
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Lady Linden White Coffin
for Traditional Funerals
Flat Lid Coffins
for Value Funerals (Upgrade)
Rosewood Flat Lid Coffinsfor Value Funerals (Upgrade)
Teak Flat Lid Coffins
for Value Funerals
oVERSEAS REPATRIATING
Repatriating loved one
Repatriation Service Overseas
Aprox $7990.00 inc GST to New Zealand
Aprox $11500.00 inc GST to India
Aprox $12500.00 inc GST to Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka
which includes -
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
Obtain a repatriation permit from concerned Embassy
Liaise with the international funeral director or family
Flat Lid Teak, Walnut or Rosewood Coffin
Packaging of Coffin to the airline requirements
Transfer to Melbourne Airport
Prices are based on 80kg body weight of the deceased
Additional Costs below
Freight cost - estimated by weight and depends on destination
Oversize Coffin and Packaging
Priests Services prior to sending body overseas
Funeral Prior to the Repatriation, Including: Staff, Hearse, Memorial Book & Casket Sheath of Flowers
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 plan a funeral that's personalised to you and your Whanau.We will help you prepare them for the viewing rituals. We can help you with 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 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 homes are located at:
9/365 S Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong South VIC 3175
and
666 Smith Street, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
Phone: 0477222342
Working Hours
Mon-Fri: 24 HoursSat-Sun: 24 Hours