In a previous blog post, we talked about why preplanning and prepaying your funeral or cremation makes sense . You can find that here . When prepaying for your funeral, the most common way to formalise this is by setting up a Funeral Bond . A Funeral Bond is a type of "investment" that allows you to allocate funds specifically for funeral expenses, with the money only being accessible after your passing . You have the option to pay a lump sum or make regular contributions, an

Prepaid Funerals - a Popular Choice It makes a lot of sense to pre-arrange and pre-pay for your funeral care. Prepaid funerals (including direct, 'no service' cremations) involve planning and establishing funeral expenses ahead of time, ensuring that all necessary preparations are handled prior to one's passing. Doing this has become increasingly popular. At Evermore Funerals, we offer straightforward and transparent prepaid funeral plans. As a locally owned business with dee

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If you're planning a funeral, it's good to know what kinds of costs can be involved. Exactly how much a funeral costs depends on many...

There are many options when you are looking for a direct 'no-service' cremation. Some are very expensive, some are very cheap. We provide...

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Funeral homes used to be owned mostly by local families, or partnerships involving people living within the local community. Recent...

Yes! Releasing doves at a funeral is a beautiful way to honour and remember a loved one. Usually, the doves/birds are released at the end...

There are many options when you are looking for a direct 'no-service' cremation. Some are very expensive, some are very cheap. We provide...

If you need to arrange a cremation in Brisbane, we'd love to help. We provide families in Brisbane (and the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast,...

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