Should you prepay your funeral in advance? According to Moneysmart, a commonwealth government website that helps Australians take control of their money, funerals can cost from $4,000 for a basic cremation to around $15,000 for a more elaborate burial. A typical funeral will have these costs: funeral director fees transport coffin death certificate permits (for example, for a […]
MY FUNERAL: Should I Prepay? – That’s the question!
PREPAID FUNERAL PLANS: PROS & CONS
What you need to know Most funeral directors allow people to ‘prepay’ their funeral, with the cost calculated on the choices that the person selects, such as the style of coffin and the type of service. These funerals are in ‘today’s dollars’ and can be paid as a lump sum or in instalments. This is […]
FAMILY BREAKDOWN AND FUNERAL STRESS
Funerals can bring out the best and worst in families. For many, a death can re-unite a family and provide the support that keeps them grounded during a difficult time. For others, the death of a loved one can have a major impact on family unity and a source of additional stress. So when it comes […]
TERRITORY FUNERAL SERVICES: Darwin, Northern Territory
eziFunerals is proud supporter of Territory Funerals. Here’s a special feature of who they are, what they do, and why we’re so excited to support them: About Territory Funerals Territory Funerals is an Australian family-owned and operated funeral business located in Darwin in the beautiful Northern Territory of Australia. Territory Funerals directors, Robert and […]
BE WARY! – WHO HAS ACCESS TO YOUR FUNERAL BOND?
Tens of thousands of people are at risk of losing thousands of dollars because of a growing conflict of interest amongst those selling funeral bonds, says Australia’s first website to empower consumers around the funeral industry. Peter Erceg, Founder of eziFunerals, says although funeral insurance products gained unfavourable attention at the recent Royal Commission into […]
WHAT IF YOU HAVE A DISPUTE WITH A FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Funeral misunderstandings and miscommunication are bound to happen from time to time, but it’s how you deal with them that’s important. The following checklist is provided to help you resolve a dispute if you’re not happy with the service you’ve received from a funeral director. What are your rights when you pay for a […]