CONTENT WARNING : this brief article contains details about the cremation process. Some of this content may be confronting. Yes! Each...

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A "columbarium" is a structure containing numerous small compartments (often called "niches") designed to hold cremation urns and the...

One perception that people often have is that Funeral Directors cost more than they advertise . We've heard so many stories of people who...

Most people who pass away in Australia are cremated. Currently, nearly 75% of all deceased persons are cremated. Conventional cremators...

Yes! In most cases, scattering a loved one's ashes is easy to do. However, there are a few things to remember before you set sail: In ...

If someone you care about passes away in hospital, here is a rough guide to the steps that will happen from that point: Medical staff...

Everyone's taste in music is different, but if you're choosing songs for the funeral of an elderly loved one, here are some very popular...

For a conventional cremation, a deceased person can wear almost anything their family chooses. Some people wear formal clothes, some wear...

While people often use the terms 'casket' and 'coffin' interchangeably, they are not the same thing. What is the difference? What's a...

There are so many decisions to make when planning a funeral - choice of coffin, flowers, music, venue, etc. Another thing to decide is...

The funeral industry is not exactly known for innovation. For a very long time, the only choices we've had are burial or cremation....

Sometimes when a person passes away, you look for a helpful or inspirational quote to share - maybe to share at the funeral, or something...

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So the eulogy has been read, memories have been shared, and the funeral is over. Now your loved one has been taken for their cremation....

What is a "Death Certificate"? A Death Certificate is a formal document issued by the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages...

Recently someone working at an aged care facility in Queensland told us an upsetting story. A family lost a dear loved one (who was being...

The passing of a loved one will impact a family in many ways. Aside from the sense of grief and loss, many 'practical' tasks present...

Someone you care about has passed away, and you need a caring, professional Funeral Director to help you arrange their funeral. So what...