National Cremation Capacity Survey – Additional observations

Further to the recent article and results of ACCA's National Cremation Capacity survey, first published in Plot Matters (14/10), I am pleased to provide some further observations gleaned from the data provided by the Australian cremation industry. This update focusses on the number of crematoria operating in each state and territory, and also the number of cremators currently serving our communities. I've also included the percentage of the total average national cremations that each state and territory performs. This information is provided exclusively to you as an ACCA Member.

Number of Crematoria:

• Victoria has 9 crematorium locations across the state, and operates a total of 22 cremators. Victoria also performs 29.8% of the total average national cremations (tanc).
• New South Wales has 32 crematorium locations, and operates a total of 47 cremators. New South Wales performs 24.3% of (tanc).
• Queensland has 34 crematorium locations, and operates a total of 45 cremators. Queensland performs 21.7% of (tanc).
• Western Australia has 7 crematorium locations, and operates a total of 14 cremators. Western Australia performs 10.2% of (tanc).
• South Australia has 12 crematorium locations, and operates a total of 18 cremators. South Australia performs 9% of (tanc).
• Tasmania has 8 crematorium locations, and operates a total of 9 cremators. Tasmania performs 3.4% of (tanc).
• ACT has 1 crematorium and operates a total of 2 cremators. The ACT performs 1.5% of (tanc).
• Northern Territory has 2 crematorium locations and operates a total of 2 cremators. The NT performs 0.2% of (tanc).