In an update from our blog ‘Avoid The Funeral Vultures This Winter’ [8 May 2019], it has been reported that: ‘InvoCare is starting to lift its market share again. InvoCare chief executive Martin Earp was quoted as saying ‘the number of deaths had begun to return to long-term averages ahead of any impact from the flu. […]
UPDATE: AVOID THE VULTURES OF THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY THIS WINTER
AVOID THE VULTURES OF THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY THIS WINTER
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 […]
A TALE OF TWO (FUNERAL) ECONOMIES
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 […]
HOW TO AVOID A FUNERAL R.I.P OFF
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 […]
FUNERAL POETRY: WHEN I’M GONE
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. […]
HOW TO FIND A FUNERAL DIRECTOR NEAR ME
Finding a funeral director you can trust in your area can be emotionally and financially difficult, so let us help. With such a competitive market, funeral costs in Australia will vary greatly depending on the company you choose, where the service is held, and the type of choices you make. Depending on what you need, […]