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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 ...

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 ...

Planning a funeral can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with the grief of losing a loved one. Living Hope Funerals understand how hard this can be. That’s why we provide ...

Funeral directors are sometimes asked if it is appropriate for children to attend or participate in a funeral. Living Hope Funerals believe the parents know their children best and how ...

After a cremation, you may need to travel interstate or overseas with your loved one’s ashes. Or you may wish to travel by plane to a special family location so ...

Choosing a coffin can be one of the most confronting parts of making funeral arrangements. The team at Living Hope truly understand the emotional pain of choosing a coffin for ...

When we lose a loved one, we enter a season of grief. How long that season lasts and how deeply we are affected will vary, depending on the person and ...

When death is expected there is time to prepare. Time to process the coming loss and let it sink in. But sudden death can be very different. Whether accidental, traumatic, ...

One of the most significant and moving moments in a funeral service is the photographic slideshow or video. Usually set to music that was important to your loved one, these ...

Funerals can be expensive, but when we think of honouring the person who died, remembering their life, and giving friends and family the opportunity to say farewell, it puts the ...

Need to write a eulogy? It doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Here are some things you may consider including. Use it as a template – fill out the information for ...

When it comes to a funeral, some opt for the bare essentials. This is a less expensive way to do it and gets everything done quickly. However, it shortcuts a ...

Here are some ideas to help you add a personal touch to the memorial service of your much-loved family member or friend, creating a celebration of their live that those attending ...

The death certificate is the official document that registers a person’s death. It is issued by the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in your state. The funeral director is ...

When it comes to planning a funeral, there are many decisions to make. The most important being, how to celebrate the life of our loved one while providing an honouring ...

Funerals are one of life’s events that are well outside the comfort zone for most people. Add in the heightened emotions of grief, shock and regret, plus some challenging family ...