Cremation is the new black for the death care industry, with more Australian’s choosing the option of cremation instead of burial. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, more than 160,000 people will die in Australia this year, around one person every 3 minutes. For each death, about 70 per cent of people, responsible for […]

More than 160,000 Australians will die this year with one person dying every 3 minutes. Most of these deaths bring not just grief to many, but also profit to others. The funeral industry in Australia is currently estimated to be more than $2 billion and provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or […]

It’s an old question: Who are funerals for — the living or the dead? If I had to give a quick answer, I would say that funerals are for all concerned. But in terms of their impact “on the ground,” they are probably mostly for the living. For family and friends coping with grief, organising […]

Funeral poems can express our thoughts in ways that are very meaningful. They can also be a powerful ending to the service or eulogy. Whether you are planning a funeral, a memorial service, or a celebration of life ceremony, we are confident that you will find a popular funeral poem in our collection to choose from.   […]

Few of us think of dealing with death and funerals as a career option. Yet working in the funeral industry can be a fulfilling and rewarding career. The staff employed in funeral homes need to have a variety of skills and a genuine desire to help, guide and support grieving people in their time of […]

Death is a taboo subject for most of us, especially when children are involved. However, at some time or other, all those who care for children will be faced with questions about dying. It’s never easy talking about death and dying when you feel you don’t have the answers. But trying is far better than […]