The Coffin Confessor: Unveiling your secrets from beyond the grave
Have you got a secret or departing words you want to share with family or friends, but don’t have the courage to disclose while you are alive? For some, conversations […]
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Have you got a secret or departing words you want to share with family or friends, but don’t have the courage to disclose while you are alive? For some, conversations […]
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Sustainable funerals are on the rise, with Australians becoming increasingly conscious of the impact a traditional burial or cremation has on the environment. Tradition says that when we die, we […]
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In March 2022, Sveti Williams was faced with one of the most challenging decisions she’d ever had to make – to ‘pull the plug’ on her gravely ill ex-husband and […]
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Thoughts around end-of-life planning are something we may not consider every day, but for some people, this is the stark reality facing them. Being told you have a life-threatening illness […]
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When arranging a funeral, there are numerous things to consider from emotional, logistical and legal perspectives. Unfortunately, many of these decisions will often need to be made quickly. This can […]
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After starting out in 1907 as a small West Virginian church service organised by Anna Jarvis to honour the life of her dead mother Anne Reeves, Mother’s Day is now […]
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What To Consider When Selecting Funeral Music For many, music is an essential and powerful element of a funeral service. It is a language of emotion and can often represent […]
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ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance, and an important occasion when we mark the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in WWI. For our […]
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Of all the Christian denominations in Australia, one of the oldest and largest is the Catholic Church, making up around 23% of Australia’s population. Whether you are Catholic or not, […]
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Colour is very personal, and while we all know that black is traditionally the dominant colour at funerals, there are today more options for use of colour than many people […]
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Arranging a funeral can be a daunting experience, and it’s not something we tend to do on a regular basis. One of the key decisions to make is where the […]
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Many things to many people. We know that music is now used as therapy. And it’s no accident that music can speak to all present at a funeral, regardless of […]
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An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a legal document that appoints someone to manage either your personal and/or financial affairs. The person you appoint is called an attorney. You are known as the principal. A financial attorney […]
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Knowing what to wear to a funeral can be tricky. Whether it is for a casual or formal service, finding the appropriate attire can be challenging. Beyond thinking about the temperature, people need to also consider the […]
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What To Consider When Selecting Funeral Music For many, music is an essential and powerful element of a funeral service. It is a language of emotion and can often represent […]
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To many, Greece is a country associated with monumental history, art, politics, civilisation, and theology. From the Olympics to the domes of Santorini, Greek culture is rich and well respected, […]
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While living well is an ideal we’re all familiar with, dying well can seem like a strange concept to many. We often let our superstitions and fears about dying, and […]
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Remembering the deceased with heartfelt words A eulogy is a speech or presentation given at a funeral or memorial service. It celebrates and pays tribute to the life of the deceased, and […]
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Proper estate planning is one of the most important ways we can help our loved ones navigate a very difficult time. The 11th century philosopher Solomon ibn Gabriol said “Plan […]
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COVID-19 sent shockwaves through the community and saw life as we know it change. We faced a slew of restrictions and numerous lockdowns as governments assessed the best ways to […]
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To help you understand different types of religious requirements, following are some brief descriptions of the most common funeral rites and customs. Religious requirements Many funeral services are religious in […]
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When looking at the topic of death and rituals through a global lens, cultures and traditions around the world can differ from the popular westernised funeral traditions you see on […]
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Meet Richard Gosling, an everyday salaryman behind a desk, an advisor for Australian railways, a volunteer university lecturer in Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Richard wore many hats throughout his adult […]
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For many people, the prospect of arranging a funeral after losing a loved one can feel complex and confusing – which is where funeral directors come in. Their job is to guide you through […]
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Knowing your options to make empowered choices. The thought of planning your funeral can be sad for some, but the key thing to remember is that it doesn’t have to be. Doing […]
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Funerals are rituals observed across many countries and cultures. They are a public, traditional and symbolic means of expressing our thoughts and feelings about the death of someone important to us. Funerals help us […]
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Fragrant florals: What do different funeral flowers mean? Unsure about what flowers to send to a funeral? If so, you’re not alone. There are so many choices, particularly due to […]
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End of life, it’s something that happens to everyone – it’s part of life. Yet did you know that 82 per cent of Australian’s agree it’s a meaningful conversation, though […]
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