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 […]

 In an update from our blog ‘Avoid The Funeral Vultures This Winter’ [8 May 2019], it has been reported that: ‘InvoCare is starting to lift its market share again. InvoCare chief executive Martin Earp was quoted as saying ‘the number of deaths had begun to return to long-term averages ahead of any impact from the flu. […]

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. […]

Did you know that winter is the death season? According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, there are more deaths in the winter months of June, July and August, and less deaths in the summer months of December, January and February. Although pneumonia and influenza were primary causes of death, they are often […]

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 […]

Death is a taboo subject for most of us, especially when children are involved. However, at some time or other, all those who care for children will be faced with questions about dying. It’s never easy talking about death and dying when you feel you don’t have the answers. But trying is far better than […]