Did you know that winter is the death season? According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there are more deaths in the winter months of June, July and August, and less deaths in the summer months of December, January and February. Although pneumonia and influenza were primary causes of death, they are often […]

More than 160,000 Australians will die this year with one person dying every 3 minutes. Most of these deaths bring not just grief to many, but also profit to others. The funeral industry in Australia is currently estimated to be more than $2 billion and provides essential services to individuals and families dealing with, or […]

According to eziFunerals, the number one reason consumers pay too much for a funeral is that they don’t shop around. They will normally use the closest funeral home or the one their family has always used. Neither of these criteria tells you whether you’re getting good value. When customers do decide to shop around, they are not […]

It’s an old question: Who are funerals for — the living or the dead? If I had to give a quick answer, I would say that funerals are for all concerned. But in terms of their impact “on the ground,” they are probably mostly for the living. For family and friends coping with grief, organising […]

Organising a funeral after the death of a loved one is a difficult time for everyone. For most of us, coping with death and organising a funeral is one of the most difficult things we will ever be asked to do. It can be a very emotional and difficult time. What makes it even harder […]

Funeral poems can express our thoughts in ways that are very meaningful. They can also be a powerful ending to the service or eulogy. Whether you are planning a funeral, a memorial service, or a celebration of life ceremony, we are confident that you will find a popular funeral poem in our collection to choose from.   […]