COVID-19 and Funerals
Please note: the information contained in this post is subject to change at any time. Please refer to the NSW Government website for the latest information and advice. Losing a loved one is never easy, but in the midst of a pandemic, it becomes even more...
Is a Home Vigil Right For You?
When it comes to death, dying and funeral arrangements, there really is no one-size-fits-all approach. As we reinvent funerals and start to talk openly about death, more options are becoming available for how we farewell our loved ones. A home vigil is one such...
The Sustainable Funeral Trend
As people become more environmentally aware, and funeral options expand, it makes sense that people are asking more questions about sustainable funerals. A recent American study found that awareness of sustainable funerals has remained steady at around 34...
7 Things to Consider When Organising a Funeral
The loss of a loved one is always a profoundly emotional time. No matter how old they were, or whether the loss was sudden or expected, it will always be tremendously affecting. If the deceased did not make their funeral desires known, it falls to the...
Do I Need Funeral Insurance?
There are plenty of ads telling us that we need funeral insurance. If you’ve seen or read one, you may be convinced that the only way to protect your family from a huge financial burden is to take out funeral insurance. But is this actually the case? Do you really...
TV Shows About Funeral Directors
People are often fascinated with death and how funeral directors operate. Not surprisingly, there have been a number of television shows (both fictional and reality-based) set in funeral homes and examining the issues that arise from dealing with death on a daily...
Leaving a Bequest In Your Will
There are numerous studies and statistics reporting on the percentage of Australians that die without a will. Some reports put the number of people who die without a will as high as 45%. "Studies show that at least 45% of Australians do not have a valid Will. If you...
What Should I Wear To A Funeral 2018
Knowing what to wear to a funeral isn’t always easy. In a multicultural society like Australia, there are many religious and cultural traditions that come into play. Sometimes, funerals are intended to be more of a celebration, rather than a sad occasion, and the...
Why Do We Mourn Celebrities?
After the extraordinary amount of celebrity deaths in 2016, many of us were left feeling slightly shell-shocked. People like David Bowie, Prince, Muhammad Ali and George Michael, who all passed away in 2016, were idols, a big part of our lives for so many years, so...
Supporting Children Through Grief & Loss
Losing a loved one is never easy, but it is particularly challenging for children as they have not yet developed the emotional maturity to fully understand what's going on. While most children do not grieve the same way as adults, it doesn't mean that they aren't...