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FUNERALS: A Modern And Flexible Approach

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 […]

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CALLS TO CHALLENGE THE FUNERAL DUOPOLY

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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ASK A FUNERAL CELEBRANT

We recently spoke to Di Ingelse, a Funeral Celebrant from Western Australia, and asked her to respond to some of the common questions funeral celebrants are asked by family and friends when faced with organising a funeral.   Why do we need to have a funeral? Funerals give people who knew the deceased (or their […]

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