Funeral FAQ: Repatriation
With an ageing population, cheap airfares and an explosion in the homestay sector, it’s not surprising that more deaths are occurring interstate and overseas. If the deceased person wishes to be laid to rest in their home state or country, repatriation services from...
Funeral Trends: Deliver Your Own Eulogy
Non-traditional funerals have been on the rise in recent years as people look for unique ways to celebrate their lives after they have passed. Just some of the more creative ideas we’ve come across include: Cremated remains scattered into the sky with specially...
Funeral Quotes & Thoughts
Grief is an individual experience; some cry openly while others keep their emotions carefully guarded. When we lose a loved one, or someone close to us is grieving, it can be difficult to know what to say. Although it may seem insignificant, often a simple “sorry for...
What Does A Funeral Director Do?
Death is a part of life, and there will come a time when you need the services of a funeral director. Understanding what a funeral director does is important because when a loved one dies, sometimes unexpectedly, it can feel overwhelming, confusing and incredibly...
How To Preplan Your Funeral
Traditionally, death has been a taboo subject. However, we are becoming better at talking about our deaths and also planning for them. Planning for your funeral is practical. It makes financial sense and ensures your wishes will be carried out. Here's a quick guide on...
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
For centuries, civilisations around the world have used flowers to comfort grieving families and to show respect for a friend or loved one who has passed away. With their soothing scent and graceful figure, flowers have the capability to lift our spirits in a time of...
Dressing For A Funeral
Black is the traditional colour of funerals and has long been a symbol of grief and grieving. However, in modern, multicultural Australia, deciding what to wear to a funeral can be difficult. Many funerals are less formal or have been pre-planned with specific...
What to do When Someone is Grieving
Everyone responds differently to the loss of a loved one and it can be difficult to know what to do or say to the bereaved. Sometimes, no matter what we say, it feels like the wrong thing. Other times, we feel completely useless, unable to provide any meaningful...