Finding a funeral director in your City can be emotionally and financially difficult, so let us help. It pays to shop around as funeral costs will vary greatly depending on the funeral director you select, where the service is held, and the type of choices you make. Depending on what you require, some will specialise […]

Purchasing a coffin is one of the most expensive items for any funeral, and many people either don’t have the means to pay for a coffin or would prefer not to spend such a large sum of money. The term coffin is derived from the Old French word ‘coffin’ meaning basket. In today’s funeral industry, […]

Nearly two years after CBC Marketplace exposed the common practice of aggressive sales tactics at the largest publicly owned funeral home chain in Canada, another hidden camera investigation has revealed new examples of upselling and rule-breaking by some staff. Arbor Memorial was the subject of a 2017 investigation, which revealed huge markups, confusing charges and pushy […]

As more people get closer to end of life, we are not adequately prepared for our deaths. According to a recent Australian Seniors Insurance Agency’s Circle Of Life Study of over-50s, 82% think about their death at least occasionally or more. Yet, only 17% are planning for their funeral in advance. Although we want to […]

Thursday 22 March 2018 TAL Direct Pty Ltd (TAL) will offer refunds totalling $900,000 to 1,200 Insuranceline branded funeral insurance customers. TAL reported to ASIC that it had failed to switch off annual cost of living increases to premiums and cover after customers reached the age of: 75 for the Over 50s/55s Insurance Plans, and […]

The following information deals with some issues you may face in dealing with death, when someone passes away suddenly or traumatically, and making the funeral arrangements.   What is a coroner? The coroner’s office is responsible for investigating unexplained deaths. In Australia, each state or territory has its own coroner’s court responsible for these investigations. […]