Funeral parlours, more commonly known as funeral homes in Australia, are businesses that provide funeral services for the communities they serve. They can also referred to as funeral directors, although the term “funeral director” is also used to refer to the individuals employed by funeral parlours to arrange and carry out the necessary services. What […]

One of the things that makes dealing with grief so difficult is that there is no way of ‘fixing’ it. You can’t fast-forward through it. It won’t magically disappear overnight. For some people, although feelings of intense grief become more infrequent, there will always be part of them that is grieving. With this in mind, […]

When a loved one dies, you’ll need to do the following: 1. Obtain a Doctor’s Certificate of Death When a loved one dies, you’ll need a doctor to issue a certificate confirming the medical cause of death within 48 hours. This is known as a doctor’s, or medical, cause of death certificate. The funeral director […]

You will need to plan a funeral service with your funeral director and the person who is leading the service (for example the minister or celebrant). Unless you want a very basic service, you will need to make some decisions about the funeral order of service and what you and your family would like to […]

The death of a close family member can have a big impact upon your income. To help you adjust and depending on your individual financial circumstances, you may qualify for a Bereavement Payment if you were receiving an eligible social security payment at the time of your loved one’s death. Many of the Child Support […]

If you have chosen cremation for your loved one, you will need to choose the type of urn to contain the cremation ashes. When making your choice, you may want to consider: The cost The materials used The style and look The purpose of the urn, for display or burial Different materials and types There […]