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When someone dies you need to get a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death from a
doctor, register their death and choose a funeral director to arrange their funeral. The
funeral director in charge of the funeral arrangements will collect all the information
required for registering the death and send it to the relevant state or territory
government office. Read more: What to do when someone dies

You can arrange a funeral by choosing a funeral director who will help you organise all of the details. They can help you decide whether to have a cremation or burial and what type of service to choose, as well as additional options, such as music and flowers. You can find out what happens at a funeral and compare funeral directors on our Guides. Read more: Arranging a funeral

You can compare funeral directors in your local area on eziFunerals. eziFunerals features independent funeral directors, as well as information of funeral director services. You can search by town, city or postcode to find the best funeral director for you. Read more: How to find a funeral director?

The cost of a funeral can vary significantly depending on which funeral director you use and the type of services you choose. Different funeral directors can charge different amounts for the same service. So it pays to do your homework! Read more: Understanding funeral costs

According to the government’s ‘moneysmart.gov.au’ website, the average cremation/funeral in Australia can cost between $4000 for a basic cremation to around $15,000 for an extravagant affair complete with casket, burial and flowers. Make sure you shop around and ask for a breakdown of the prices before making the final choice. Read more: Compare funeral costs

When you cannot afford a funeral for a friend or relative who passed away and their assets will not cover their funeral costs, you may be eligible for government assistance. Read more: How to get help with funeral costs

A service to honour the life and legacy of a loved one that has passed away would be incomplete without funeral songs. Funeral songs are able to express how we feel about our loved one that passed away. Read more: Select your funeral music

A eulogy, or funeral speech, is an opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has died, by giving a short speech about their life and what they meant to you. It’s regarded as an honour to be asked to give a eulogy for a loved one or friend, and is a sign that you played an important part in that person’s life.  Read more: How to write a eulogy

After the funeral, acknowledgement of family and community is usually placed in a local or national newspaper after the funeral and is an opportunity for the relatives of the deceased to publicly thank people who have given them support and assistance. Read more: After the funeral

You can record your funeral wishes ahead of time before meeting with a funeral director. Attach it to your will, share your wishes with your family, appoint a funeral guardian, and make arrangements to cover your expected funeral costs and final expenses. Read more: Record your funeral wishes

Yes. If a loved one passes away and you think they might have purchased a prepaid funeral plan, but you can’t find any of the information, we may be able to help. Read more: Find A Lost Funeral Plan