Can you pay for a funeral in Chiang Mai through a private operator….?

[mikey88]

Hello,

Appreciate your advice and experience.

How do you organise a funeral service and cremation in Chiang Mai without going through a Temple…?

Are there private funeral operators here that will organise a secular cremation..

If so…..any idea of the cost…?

Thinking of a private cremation and a small service….not the full Buddhist temple ritual…

[CharlieKo]

On the basis that cremations seem to be organised by the family of the deceased it's probably going to be very difficult to find a funeral service that perform such duties. 

 

Consider finding a trusted friend who will help, and give them authority to carry out your wishes. You may need a lawyer to make it legal. 

 

There are some Christian churches that have cemeteries. If that is an option for you. 

Edited October 3, 2023 by CharlieKo

[hadock]

we used this company a few years ago...maybe they offer what you looking for

 

https://asiaone-thf.com/cremation-services/

[MrBrad]

I think that the McKean Senior Center south of town on the east side of the river has cremation facilities on their premises. 

 

https://mckean.or.th/

[brianthainess]

11 hours ago, hadock said:

we used this company a few years ago...maybe they offer what you looking for

 

https://asiaone-thf.com/cremation-services/

They are fantastic with phone call and e-mail responses, but that was bringing a friend back from BKK forensics dealt with his embassy and registered his death at our Local Amphur colleted some clothes to dress him also to a KC temple, my missus organized the actual funeral. Well done Jane and your team. 

Edited October 4, 2023 by brianthainess

[hakancnx]

Last year a made a cremation of a friend via a private company here in Chiang Mai 

 

It was a very basic one: Coffin, Pick up from the morgue to the burner. 

It included 4 monks did prayer before burning. 

 

B. 15.000

 

I found this company via a thai friend. If interested I can contact my friend again for a telephone number to the company. Only thai language. 

[The Fugitive]

15 hours ago, mikey88 said:

Hello,

Appreciate your advice and experience.

How do you organise a funeral service and cremation in Chiang Mai without going through a Temple…?

Are there private funeral operators here that will organise a secular cremation..

If so…..any idea of the cost…?

Thinking of a private cremation and a small service….not the full Buddhist temple ritual…

We recently went to friends funeral at a brand new temple. The crematorium had not yet been completed. Wood was stacked up in the temple grounds and the casket placed on top. Would it be possible to do a similar (but, in this case, DIY) cremation either on your own land or somewhere else with the landowners permission?

[Sydebolle]

12 hours ago, hadock said:

we used this company a few years ago...maybe they offer what you looking for

 

https://asiaone-thf.com/cremation-services/

Yes, they might do it but beware, it comes a platinum pricing and is a gold trove for those running it! 

[mikey88]

On 10/3/2023 at 11:02 PM, CharlieKo said:

On the basis that cremations seem to be organised by the family of the deceased it's probably going to be very difficult to find a funeral service that perform such duties. 

 

Consider finding a trusted friend who will help, and give them authority to carry out your wishes. You may need a lawyer to make it legal. 

 

There are some Christian churches that have cemeteries. If that is an option for you. 

Thank you for your help….

[mikey88]

On 10/4/2023 at 2:46 PM, Sydebolle said:

Yes, they might do it but beware, it comes a platinum pricing and is a gold trove for those running it! 

Thank you….I appreciate the help…cheers…