What to include in your funeral plan to make it beneficial for your family
When the time comes to hold a funeral, life is often in chaos. Lots of decisions need to be made, often many people are involved and a lot of information is required in a short space of time. Pre-planning the funeral is a simple process and involves meeting with us to record your personal and... Read more
Handling the grief of losing a loved one
Spread the love Grief is expressed in many ways and it can affect every part of your life; your emotions, thoughts and behaviour, beliefs, physical health, your sense of self and identity, and your relationships with others. It often even involves physical problems, including: Fatigue Nausea Lowered immunity Weight loss or weight gain Aches and... Read more
Popular funeral flowers and their meanings
Flowers are a meaningful way to show your love during difficult times and can bring comfort during those times. To help you choose the right flowers, we selected some of the most popular types of sympathy flowers along with their flower meanings so that you can honour a loved one who has passed. ... Read more
Dr Alan Wolfelt – Holiday Grief Video
Grieving the death of someone loved is often naturally difficult, but during the holiday season, it can seem overwhelming. This is particularly true this year with the challenges with COVID-19. In this compassionate video, Dr Alan Wolfelt kindly provides practical suggestions that will help your family still embrace hope during this unique and challenging time.... Read more
Remembering loved ones during the Holiday season
The Holiday season is marked with celebrations that usually gather family and the closest friends. For those who had lost someone important recently or during that year, the holiday season can get back some grief triggers and can be particularly hard to handle. Traditions, rituals, memories of previous holiday celebrations… different ways that bring... Read more
Burial Versus Cremation – What to Consider When Deciding Between Both?
The choice between burial and cremation is an important and often an emotional issue; it is helpful if each person makes this decision and tells family members before they pass away so their wishes can be followed. This difficult decision will come down to what’s right for you and your family, and this can... Read more
Looking for support during tough times? Get to know the ‘Gather My Crew’ website
The Gather My Crew is a secure platform created in 2017, coordinating help from friends, family, neighbours and colleagues. The platform can be used for any situation where coordinated help and support would benefit someone doing it tough, like a cancer diagnosis, sick child, premature baby, ageing parent, divorce, sudden death, accident, or bushfire recovery.... Read more
What to consider when choosing a Funeral Director to plan a funeral ahead?
A Funeral Director’s main responsibility is to take on most of the burden of planning a funeral, following your wishes as closely as possible. Planning ahead can give you and your family some space to breathe, without worrying about the details of the funeral. All funeral directors might appear the same at first glance,... Read more