The latest statistical snapshot on deaths by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) raises some interesting data for the funeral industry in New South Wales. In 2018, there were 158,493 deaths registered in Australia, 2,416 less than the number registered in the previous year (160,909). Over three quarters (77.4%) of these deaths occurred in New […]

Navigating the hundreds of funeral homes in Australia when dealing with a loved one’s death can leave many of us vulnerable to upselling and confused with no understanding of the industry and little idea of our rights and choices. Not all funeral directors are the same. So it pays to do your homework!   Who […]

Funerals are never easy. When grieving the loss of a loved one, arranging a funeral is one of the most difficult things we will ever be asked to do. Some may find it further compounds the grief felt; and some may find that it helps with the grieving process.  To help make arrangements at a […]

The latest investigation into the funeral industry by ABC’s Four Corners – aired on Monday night – has again exposed a series of poor industry practices that can no longer be ignored.  From placing rubbish in coffins to identifying bodies in loading bays, the ABC has revealed a series of jaw-dropping incidents it claims happen […]

The NSW government has just announced new rules to make it easier for people in Sydney to access price information when planning a funeral. Under previous NSW Fair Trading Regulations, funeral homes were only required to disclose a price list for a basic funeral service – and only if they offered one. Now, all funeral providers […]

Finding a funeral director you can trust in your area can be emotionally and financially difficult, so let us help.   Finding a Funeral Director near you is easy: Not all funeral directors are the same. So it pays to do your homework! Go to www.ezifunerals.com.au Select Find Funeral Directors. Enter your State/Suburb and click “Search” […]