Losing a loved one is painful, leaving a deep ache and yearning for one more day. It’s like that song “One Day” says, “Leave me wishing still for one more day with you.” Amidst the grief, there’s a need to honour and celebrate the life lost, including arranging a funeral and choosing funeral arrangements, which can seem daunting. Fortunately, independent funeral directors are here to guide you through this difficult …
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Planning a Memorial Service
Death is inevitable for all of us, but when you have a frail elderly or terminally ill loved one you know the time will come sooner rather than later. My experience is unique in some ways, but I know in many other ways it is the same as others. My Mother ‘Joyce’ entered aged care 15 years prior to her death. She entered a very active but confused lady suffering …
A Traditional Funeral or a Direct Cremation?
Some of you would be asking yourself, what is a Direct Cremation? Direct cremation is a disposition option in which the body is cremated in the days immediately following the death, without a funeral service beforehand. Direct cremation is the most economic option for disposition. Basic Features Of Direct Cremation Because direct cremation does not include a formal funeral the process is very straight forward. Below are a few points regarding Direct …
The Role of the Funeral Celebrant
Celebrating a loved one’s life is an important event and you only have one opportunity to do it well. The selection of the right Funeral Director and the Funeral Celebrant are keys to enabling a beautifully organised, smoothly conducted Service. Over 60% of Funeral Services in Australian have a Celebrant involved. It is a profession that has many participants and the vast majority do an outstanding job of working closely …