eziFunerals Founder, Peter Erceg has raised the prospect of another investigation into the funeral industry, following the recent probe announced by the Competition and Markets watchdog in the UK. Despite several inquiries into the funeral industry, government regulators in Australia have failed to tackle ongoing community concerns about rising costs, misleading practices and a growing concentration of market share […]

While the focus and mission remains the same, independent funeral directors today offer a more creative, flexible approach than was once needed. These professionals are trained to provide compassionate, proficient and individualised services to those facing the death of a loved one, according to eziFunerals. Although funeral directors must be licensed in most states, for […]

The Western Australian state government is introducing a mandatory code of practice for prepaid funerals to better protect and safeguard our seniors and their families. The proposed mandatory code of practice would require more clarity in prepaid funeral contracts, introduce a 30-day cooling-off period, and require funeral providers to quarantine clients’ funds in accounts separate […]

Thursday 22 March 2018 TAL Direct Pty Ltd (TAL) will offer refunds totalling $900,000 to 1,200 Insuranceline branded funeral insurance customers. TAL reported to ASIC that it had failed to switch off annual cost of living increases to premiums and cover after customers reached the age of: 75 for the Over 50s/55s Insurance Plans, and […]

It’s a fair question, and here we’ll outline why using an independent funeral director through eziFunerals can help you save time, money and unecessary grief. Our members are Australian, family owned and independent funeral homes. They are not controlled by shareholders and are much more preferable when compared to the large funeral brands owned by […]

Funeral poetry, readings and verse can enhance a funeral service or ceremony whether it is religious or non-religious. You can share how you feel about someone you have lost and pay tribute to the memories that you hold dearest.   Gates of Prayer from the Reform Judaism Prayer Book At the rising sun and at […]