Organising a funeral after an overseas death

Has a loved one passed away while overseas? Planning such a funeral can be even more stressful. Learn how you can honour your loved one.

Why You Should Consider Investing in Pre-Paid Funeral Services

12 February 2024
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Death is inevitable, and it is something that we can't avoid. While it may be uncomfortable to think about our own demise, it is essential to plan for it. One way to make sure that your loved ones aren't left with a financial burden is by investing in prepaid funeral services. In this article, we'll be discussing why you should invest in pre-paid funeral services and the benefits that come with it. Read More …

A Multicultural Embrace: Why Your Choice of Funeral Home Matters

2 November 2023
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When you're saying goodbye to a loved one, you want everything to be just right. And that includes a funeral service that respects and honours your cultural traditions. That's why it's so important to choose a funeral home that supports and offers multicultural funerals. Here's why it matters. Honouring Cultural Traditions In every culture, there are unique ways of saying goodbye. These traditions often go back centuries and are deeply ingrained in the community. Read More …

Memorialising Stillbirths And Infant Loss: Specialised Funeral Services

23 June 2023
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This blog post explores specialised funeral services for stillbirths and infant loss. It aims to shed light on the importance of honouring these precious lives, providing support to grieving families and creating meaningful and healing experiences. Scroll down to find out more. Honouring the Unseen When faced with the heartbreaking loss of a stillborn baby or an infant, families often struggle with the sense of grief and the need to acknowledge their child's existence. Read More …

Understanding the Cremation Process

28 February 2023
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Have you ever wondered what happens during the cremation of a body? If so, then this is the blog post for you! Whether you're planning a cremation for yourself or a loved one, it's important to understand the process from start to finish. This blog post walks you through the steps of cremation and the different stages involved. Keep reading to find out more!  The Preparation Process Before a body can be cremated, certain steps need to be taken in order to prepare it. Read More …

What Happens at a Hindu Funeral?

27 September 2022
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As one of the world's major religions, Hindu funerals happen all over the world these days. As such, Australian funeral homes need to be well-versed in Hindu funeral rites along with many other types of Asian funerals. If you are wondering about Hindu funeral practices and Asian funerals more generally, then the following will serve to guide you. Funerals can and do differ from individual to individual and from family to family in Australia. Read More …
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Organising a funeral after an overseas death

My mum died last year when she was on holiday. It was a shock to us all because although she was 85 she was a very sprightly and with it lady up until the end. She ended up having a bad fall and hitting her head, and that was that. It was quite a fuss to get the body back to Australia and to organise the funeral. I didn't know where to turn and had trouble finding information online so I thought I'd start a blog. This site has some tips for other people trying to organise a funeral after an overseas death.

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