Many families ask us if they can spend time with their loved one before the funeral service. Although this is a very personal decision and can feel quite confronting, it can be very important to help with the grieving process. What is a viewing? A ‘viewing’ is the word we use to describe seeing the […]

Did you know that the funeral industry in Australia is a multibillion dollar business controlled by only a few major players, such as InvoCare? There are approximately 900 funeral homes in Australia generating approximately $1.5bn revenues each year. Though there may appear to be a range of funeral providers in your state, most are owned […]

Australia’s funeral industry is estimated to be $1.5 billion and provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or preparing for, death and bereavement. However, navigating the funeral industry in Perth when dealing with a loved one’s death can leave many of us vulnerable to upselling and confused with no understanding of the industry […]

The funeral industry in Australia provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or preparing for, death and bereavement. However, navigating the funeral industry when someone has died can leave many of us vulnerable and confused with no understanding of the industry and little idea of our funeral rights and choices. The following information […]

Instead of handing down great-grandma’s possessions for future generations, why not give the gift of great-grandma herself? In an Australian first, Chapter House Funerals has been selected to represent the Swiss company, Algordanza in Melbourne, Australia. Algordanza, which means remembrance, is giving people the chance to memorialise themselves or others by converting their ashes into […]