Certain songs naturally fill us with emotions, creating that connection between us and a memory, event or person. That’s why choosing funeral songs when planning a meaningful funeral is such an important part of the process, because we all want...
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When a loved one passes away, we hold a funeral service to commemorate them. This serves a variety of purposes. They give the bereaved the chance to say goodbye to someone they love and offer an opportunity for friends and family to gather...
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Funeral ceremonies are traditionally held in places of worship. However, as our societies become more multicultural and secular, there is a far greater level of diversity when it comes to venue choice. It’s increasingly popular to hold a funeral...
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A death certificate is an official legal document issued by the state government when someone passes away. The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in every Australian state is responsible for recording all deaths that occur. A death...
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Social media plays an essential role in our modern, digital lives. But what happens once we pass away? It’s a question that’s coming up again and again as a result of the building number of social media profiles belonging to the deceased. It’s...
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Funeral services are a meaningful, cathartic way of celebrating a loved one’s life. But like weddings, they can also be expensive. When unprepared for the costs involved, funerals can cause financial strain. But just how much can you expect to...
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One of the biggest concerns many of us have when considering our own death is the significant financial impact organising a funeral can have on your loved ones. Funeral insurance is one way you can potentially relieve the burden but it’s not the...
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When a loved one passes away, it can be a distressing and overwhelming experience. Sometimes, we might not know what to do first. It ultimately depends on whether the death is expected (e.g. due to old age or a terminal health condition) or...
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When a loved one passes away, making funeral arrangements can be difficult while you are grieving. A funeral director’s role is to provide assistance organising the funeral as well as offering understanding and support during this difficult time...
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