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Regardless of the individual circumstances, when it comes to writing a eulogy you are likely to be going through a difficult, sensitive and busy t...

'   1. Ask your funeral director Ask your funeral director about more sustainable options, or seek out a funeral home that offers green practic...

Until the last hundred years, family members took charge of caring for their dead. People typically died at home, and loved ones prepared bodies f...

Are you set on simplicity? Do you believe biodegradable is better? Could your coffin choice help you through the grieving process?

A cardboard coffin may sound like an unconventional choice but once we’ve shared the benefits and opportunities offered by this alternative to a typical wooden coffin, you may realise it is your best choice.

Check out our ‘Cardboard coffins factsheet’ and our guide below for more info.

Everyone copes with loss differently and there is no right or wrong method for dealing with the grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one. Pe...

Although we don’t like to think about it, most of us will be charged with the task of planning a funeral for our parents. And it’s safe to say tha...

A funeral service is a way we cope with the loss of someone dear.  Whether it provides a special tribute to the deceased or it helps family and fr...

Where do you want the ceremony to take place? Consider the type of ceremony you would like, as this will influence the location. Will it be a rel...

State Support The Government provides limited financial support for bereaved people on low incomes. Even if you are eligible for it, a state contr...

The act of sending messages with flowers became popular during Victorian times as people utilised gestures and symbols for expression rather than ...

Telling people and organisations about a death can be stressful. It might help to do this sooner rather than later. You may also want to place a d...

  The choice between a cremation and burial can be a very personal matter. Factors in deciding may include: Directions or preferences indicated b...