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It can be daunting, thinking about your own death. Then talking to your family can be uncomfortable and confronting. It is, however, a conversation that needs to be started. The ...

Flowers at a funeral bring colour and warmth and a reminder of the beauty of life. They are also a wonderful way to remember the person who died, as we ...

When a family member passes away the grief felt by those remaining can be overwhelming and all consuming. The last thing grieving people need is to make complicated decisions about ...

A funeral or memorial service is an opportunity to honour the person who died, to pay respects and to say farewell in a way that captures the essence of the ...

When someone close to you loses a dear friend or relative, it can be hard to know what to do or say to help them feel better. In most cases, ...

Eulogy is a Greek word meaning praise. It’s used to describe a talk given at a funeral or memorial service to praise, celebrate and remember the person that has died. It’s a way of sharing meaningful ...

Grief describes the various responses we experience when facing a loss. Everybody’s experience of grief is different. It’s important to grieve how you want to, rather than how you think you should grieve.  When ...

The death of someone we love is one of the most distressing experiences of our lives. We can be overwhelmed with sadness and struggle to know what is ‘normal’ and ...

We understand that dealing with the loss of someone you love can be one of the hardest things you will ever experience. That’s why it’s so important to have the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...