Can a funeral director transfer a deceased person, without legal consent? – The simple answer is NO! It is the responsibility of hospitals to put in place processes for the safe and correct release of bodies to funeral directors or relatives. Before a body can be released by a hospital, the following arrangements should be followed […]

In Australia our culture is somewhat death-denying. It is not a subject that we like to talk about; yet for all of us death and funerals are inevitable. Here we address some common funeral misconceptions about funeral planning.   I Don’t Care What Happens To When I Die While that may be true, it’s not fair […]

 One of the many important choices we need to make when arranging a funeral is the selection of pallbearers. A pallbearer is someone who is selected by a close family member of the deceased to help carry the coffin to the place of service or burial site at a funeral. There are typically six to […]

Funeral shopping made easy Buying a funeral can be one of the the most challenging and expensive purchases you will ever make. Not only do you need to decide which funeral director to select, you also need to determine the best way to select them and what products you need. You want to shop wisely […]

How Will You Be Remembered? Expressing your funeral wishes is a thoughtful way of easing the stress on your family in making decisions on the type of funeral you would want. Your Will is a convenient way to make your wishes known concerning your funeral or how you would like your body dealt with after […]

Taking care of your ageing parents isn’t just about taking care of their daily needs. It’s also about making plans for the future, especially when it comes to things like funeral planning. By helping your ageing parents make arrangements ahead of time means they’ll get the chance to tell you their wishes – you won’t […]