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What should I do with my loved one’s ashes?

Ashes represent a very real connection to our loved one. It is a physical connection carrying significance and meaning for us and our families. Deciding what to do with the ...

Is Keeping Busy a Help or Hindrance to Grief

If you’ve experienced the loss of someone dear, you may be tempted to think you ought to keep busy. You may feel you need to keep active, to keep functioning. Someone ...

Do I choose burial or cremation for my family member?

When you have been tasked with arranging a funeral for a beloved friend or family member, one of the first decisions you’ll be asked to make is whether to choose ...

Understanding The Cremation Process Part 2

From the moment your loved one enters our care, we’ll ensure they’re looked after with dignity and respect. When the time comes for the cremation process to begin, we’ll transfer ...

Understanding The Cremation Process Part 1

Cremation is the process of burning a body until only a fine ash remains. The process involves placing the coffin or casket into a special furnace to produce ashes for ...

What to do when there is a death in the family?

Losing a family member is one of the most difficult things someone can experience. To help you through this difficult time, Living Hope Funerals provides contemporary Christian funerals in Hurstville ...

5 Good Reasons to Consider Living Hope Funerals

There are many good funeral companies to choose from, so why would you choose Living Hope Funerals? What makes us different to other funeral providers? Read on to find out… ...

How to choose honouring and memorable music for a funeral

Music, stretching across all styles and genres, is extremely important to so many people. It’s as though we each have a unique soundtrack of our very own… the accompaniment to ...

How to Choose a Beautiful Bible Reading for a Funeral Service

One of the most moving and appropriate things to do at a funeral or memorial service is to read a passage from the Bible. Perhaps your loved one had a ...

Who should I notify after my parent, spouse or partner dies?

In the middle of grieving the loss of your loved one, it’s not always easy to think about the practical things that might need to happen, when they need to ...

5 benefits of choosing an independent Funeral Director

Did you realise not all funeral directors and funeral homes are the same? Some belong to large multinational businesses; others are family owned; whilst the remainder are small, independent funeral ...

4 Ways to Support your Loved One at End of Life

Dying is a natural, biological progression that occurs when an individual’s body can no longer sustain life. While the physical process of dying is relatively predictable, the emotional and spiritual ...

Funeral Director’s Guide: Etiquette for attending a funeral

Funerals can be tricky events to attend… there’s the intense emotion, the uncertainty what to say to the bereaved and all the questions that arise. What am I supposed to ...

How to support someone who is grieving at Christmas

Christmas can be a challenging time of year. It’s a time that’s supposed to be joyful and festive, but it can be difficult if we or someone we care about ...

Direct Cremations: How they work and when to choose one

There are many decisions to make when a loved one passes away. Saying goodbye and planning for the future can seem like a huge task, especially when it comes to ...

What is the legal definition & order for ‘next of kin’

In Australia, the term ‘next of kin’ means a person’s spouse, de facto partner, or their closest living relative above 18 years old. When a person dies, their affairs need to ...

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