The latest statistical snapshot on deaths, causes of death and life expectancy in Western Australia, raises some interesting data for the funeral industry.

In Australia, there were 160,909 deaths registered in 2017. This was 2,405 more than the number registered in 2016 (158,504). Compared to New South Wales and Victoria, the number of deaths in Western Australia is relatively low, with 14,494 deaths. This was 345 less than the number registered in 2016 (14,839).

However, as our population grows and ages, an increase in the number of deaths can be expected. The baby boomers are getting older, and in the next 25 years the number of people who die each year will double.

Top Ten Areas for Deaths in Western Australia

In 2017, Stirling recorded more deaths (1,352) than any other local government area. In this list, Rockingham and Mandurah recorded the highest standardised death rate (5.7 deaths per 1,000 population). The following table shows the top 10 local government areas for deaths registered in Western Australia.

Western Australia deaths compared to other states

Compared to the other states, only (9.0%) of deaths in Australia were from residents of Western Australia. The following table shows the distribution of deaths registered in Australia’s states and territories.

Do you need funeral assistance?

If you or a friend has used a Perth funeral home in the past, don’t automatically assume it’s the best choice. Not all Funeral Directors in Perth are the same. So it pays to do your homework!

eziFunerals has partnered with some of the best funeral directors in Australia. Perth funeral directors listed with eziFunerals are small family owned businesses that provide a flexible, personalised service and real value for money when compared to the large corporate brands. They work for you and not shareholders of publicly listed companies.

At the time of publication, the premium funeral directors in Perth with eziFunerals are:

• Gift of Grace Funerals
• Hetherington Funerals
• Silkwood Funerals
• Greenfields Funerals

If you need a Quick Quote, you can connect with Perth Funeral Directors by filling in a simple and easy quote request form.

Are you an Independent Funeral Director?

eziFunerals is Australia’s largest online funeral planning platform that specifically targets the needs of funeral consumers and independent funeral homes.

The financial performance of funeral homes in Western Australia is strongly influenced by the number of deaths in each year. However, medical advances, higher living standards and improved attitudes to health have helped lift the average life expectancy, slowing death-rates.

Together with the expansion of publicly listed companies (InvoCare and Propel Funeral Partners) and increased competition, there is a greater need for independent funeral homes in Western Australia to examine death patterns and marketing strategies to maintain revenue growth.

If you are an independent funeral home and would like to learn more about deaths in your area, please contact Peter Erceg, Owner & Founder of eziFunerals on 0466890703.

About eziFunerals

 eziFunerals is a free consumer advocacy and funeral planning platform that supports individuals and families cope with end of life decisions, death and funerals. We are an independent, Australian-owned and operated company. We are not a subsidiary of any other corporation. We are not part of any other funeral company. Founded by consumers frustrated by how difficult it was to get independent information, eziFunerals supports consumers plan for end of life, plan a funeral, compare prices and select the right funeral director anywhere, anytime.