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Why choose an independent funeral director?

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GET QUOTES It’s a fair question, and here we’ll outline why using an independent funeral director through eziFunerals can help you save time, money and unecessary grief. Our members are Australian, family owned and independent funeral homes. They are not controlled by shareholders and are much more preferable when compared to the large funeral brands […]

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FUNERAL TRADITIONS: Why Do People Wear Black?

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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? […]

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BARE CREMATION PAYS PENALTY FOR ALLEGEDLY MISLEADING CONSUMERS

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Funeral services provider Bare Cremation, has paid a penalty of $13,320 after the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued it with an infringement notice for allegedly making a false and misleading representation about the price of its cremation services. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said the use of ‘from pricing’ appears to be common […]

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WHO OWNS ‘VALUE CREMATIONS’

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Not all funeral directors are the same. So it pays to do your homework! Navigating the hundreds of funeral homes in Australia when dealing with a loved one’s death can leave many of us vulnerable to upselling and confused with no understanding of the industry and little idea of our rights and choices.   Are […]

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YOUR LOCAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR: PERSONAL FAREWELLS

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Why go past your local funeral director? There is something special about supporting local communities across the Sutherland Shire, Greater Western Sydney, Wollongong and Central Coast areas, says Stephanie Kelly, Owner Personal Farewells. While traditional funerals are still important, one thing that Covid 19 has taught us is that we need to support each other. […]

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PREPAID FUNERALS AND CENTRELINK

Prepaid Funeral Planning

Prepaid funerals have become popular in recent years. They are sold to consumers who wish toprepay their own funeral in order to lock in today’s prices. However, just like any contracts, there are pros and cons with prepaid funeral plans in Australia. The following guide includes information from Centrelink that you should consider before considering a […]

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