The meaning of our life is what we decide it to be, and that is determined by our choices while we are living. Our life can be shaped with activities, people, and things we love and enjoy, or doing something for the common good; something that we feel is appreciated by others, and are thus […]
HOW I WANT MY LIFE TO BE DEFINED
BE WARY! – WHO HAS ACCESS TO YOUR FUNERAL BOND?
Tens of thousands of people are at risk of losing thousands of dollars because of a growing conflict of interest amongst those selling funeral bonds, says Australia’s first website to empower consumers around the funeral industry. Peter Erceg, Founder of eziFunerals, says although funeral insurance products gained unfavourable attention at the recent Royal Commission into […]
THE LIVING OWE IT TO THOSE WHO CAN NO LONGER TELL THEIR STORY
Tell them your story from Cradle2grave®! In our journey across the life course, we experience many different stages and events. Our life may be long and fulfilling or it may be tragically cut short — but we all live a life that should be remembered and celebrated by our family and friends who are left behind. […]
FUNERAL POETRY: PLAN A GOOD GOODBYE …….
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. […]
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 […]
WHO ARE FUNERALS FOR — THE LIVING OR THE DEAD?
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 […]