A funeral bond is a payment for a consumer’s future funeral which involves the payment of either a lump sum or regular instalments to a friendly society. It is similar to a prepaid funeral, in that money is placed in a specified fund. The difference lies in the fact the money increases with time and […]

Arranging an eco funeral, also known as a green funeral, is a fitting tribute to someone who felt most at home outdoors, in wide open natural spaces. It is also ideal for those who cared about the environment and wanted to protect the planet. There are some general principles to follow when organising the perfect […]

Working in a funeral home is having the work environment for a funeral employee can be both physically and emotionally challenging and sometimes stressful. Employees have to arrange the many details of a funeral within 24 to 72 hours of death. They also may be responsible for more than one funeral on the same day. […]

Planning a funeral after the death of a loved one is a difficult time for everyone. A death can bring with it a broad range of emotions. Our feelings toward the person who has died can become stronger and our need to provide them with a meaningful tribute can lead to emotional and financial stress about […]

Your loved one’s final journey marks an important moment. The departure towards their final resting place can be emotional for friends and family left behind. This is especially true as it often marks the beginning of the funeral service which is bound to stir up emotions. A special moment For the journey to the cemetery […]

In much of the western world, funerals are somber events attended by traditionally dressed people in black attire. Over the years, it has become an unwritten rule that anyone who attends a funeral must be dressed in black, especially in Australia and other western countries. Why is black so heavily associated with death and mourning? […]