Are you planning to travel with cremated remains? Here are some handy tips. Transporting Ashes on a Flight If you are carrying your loved one's ashes yourself, you will need a 'Travel Letter", which is basically a certificate that accompanies the ashes. These can be issued by the crematorium, and attest to the fact that the plastic ashes urn (pictured above), which is supplied by the crematorium, only contains human remains. We can help you arrange a Travel Letter. Most count

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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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