In the latest investigative report by CHOICE, Australia’s largest publicly listed funeral company has been accused of misleading funeral customers by charging customers a late fee, regardless of whether they pay on time or not. The CHOICE investigation found that InvoCare are charging hidden fees and issuing misleading invoices to take advantage of grieving families. […]
INVOCARE ACCUSED OF MISLEADING FUNERAL CUSTOMERS
LIFE EXPECTANCY ON THE RISE: What Next For Funeral Directors
Life expectancy in Australia has reached record highs with a boy born today expected to live to 80.7 years and a girl to 84.9 years, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). “Male life expectancy has increased by 0.2 years over the 2015-2017 to 2016-2018 period, and by 1.5 […]
EZIFUNERALS CALLS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FUNERAL INSPECTORS IN AUSTRALIA
Funerals are never easy. When grieving the loss of a loved one, arranging a funeral is one of the most difficult things we will ever be asked to do. Some may find it further compounds the grief felt; and some may find that it helps with the grieving process. To help make arrangements at a […]
ABC INVESTIGATION REVEALS SHOCKING FUNERAL PRACTICES
The latest investigation into the funeral industry by ABC’s Four Corners – aired on Monday night – has again exposed a series of poor industry practices that can no longer be ignored. From placing rubbish in coffins to identifying bodies in loading bays, the ABC has revealed a series of jaw-dropping incidents it claims happen […]
NATIONAL FUNERAL PRICE DISCLOSURE LAWS NEEDED FOR AUSTRALIA
The NSW government has just announced new rules to make it easier for people in Sydney to access price information when planning a funeral. Under previous NSW Fair Trading Regulations, funeral homes were only required to disclose a price list for a basic funeral service – and only if they offered one. Now, all funeral providers […]
FIND FUNERAL DIRECTORS & SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA
Finding a funeral director you can trust in your area can be emotionally and financially difficult, so let us help. Finding a Funeral Director near you is easy: Not all funeral directors are the same. So it pays to do your homework! Go to www.ezifunerals.com.au Select Find Funeral Directors. Enter your State/Suburb and click “Search” […]