eziFunerals is calling on independent funeral directors to unite with them and help develop a co-operative alliance that will challenge the funeral duopoly. The founder of eziFunerals, Peter Erceg, said he is in talks with a number of Australian independent funeral homes, confirming that they are preparing to take on funeral giants InvoCare and Propel Funeral Partners […]
CALLS TO CHALLENGE THE FUNERAL DUOPOLY
NEW PROTECTIONS FOR PREPAID FUNERALS: Western Australia
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 […]
FUNERAL INSURER TO REFUND CUSTOMERS
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 […]
WHY CHOOSE AN INDEPENDENT FUNERAL DIRECTOR?
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 […]
RUFFLES FUNERAL SERVICES: Queensland
eziFunerals is proud to support Ruffles Funeral Services as a Premier funeral service provider in Queensland. Here’s a special feature of who they are, what they do, and why we’re so excited to support them: About Ruffles Funeral Services When a death occurs, few of us are well prepared. We all need assistance and support when […]
HOW TO PLAN A FUNERAL IN CANBERRA
What You Need To Know! Coping with death and planning a funeral is one of the most difficult things we will ever be asked to do. Yet, we are generally unaware of our funeral rights and don’t know how we can have genuine and meaningful involvement in the whole funeral experience. The following information is […]