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Latest Funerals guides

We understand that dealing with the practicalities of death can seem overwhelming and complicated. It's common to have some questions. That's why we have written these simple guides, minus the legal jargon.

Estate Planning Checklist in Australia (2025)
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
5 MIN READ
Estate Planning Checklist in Australia (2025)

Here is a complete estate planning checklist in Australia for 2021. To learn more about estate planning, read more.

Other Ways to Say ‘In Lieu of Flowers’
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Other Ways to Say ‘In Lieu of Flowers’

Bereavement flowers are common practice, but what if you'd prefer something else to honour the memory of your loved one?

Catering Ideas for Funerals, Memorials and Wakes
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
Catering Ideas for Funerals, Memorials and Wakes

Organising a funeral, memorial or wake and not sure what to offer guests to eat and drink? Here are some tips on what to serve up.

What are the most important things to put in a Will?
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
What are the most important things to put in a Will?

It is important to consider how your passing may affect those you care about.

What to do When Someone Dies: Step-By-Step
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
3 MIN READ
What to do When Someone Dies: Step-By-Step

We look at what to do when someone dies, including registering the death and taking care of the Will.

Pauper's Funeral in Australia: The Complete Guide
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Pauper's Funeral in Australia: The Complete Guide

Pauper's Funeral in Australia is a term used to describe when the family doesn't have the finances to plan a funeral.

How to Preplan Your Funeral in Australia
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
How to Preplan Your Funeral in Australia

Learn how to preplan your funeral in Australia with this complete guide for prearranging your funeral in 2021.

Embalming in Australia
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
Embalming in Australia

Embalming in Australia is a popular way to preserve a body for a funeral with an open casket.

How to choose a coffin for you or a loved one
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
How to choose a coffin for you or a loved one

In this article, we go through how to choose a coffin, the major differences between a coffin and a casket and more.

The Complete Guide to Cremation (updated)
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
4 MIN READ
The Complete Guide to Cremation (updated)

Cremation after death is an option that more and more Australians are choosing. Many people wonder about the cremation process. In this guide, we answer all your questions and more.

Eulogy Examples: How to Write a Eulogy for a Loved One
Ariella BirnbaumAriella Birnbaum
3 MIN READ
Eulogy Examples: How to Write a Eulogy for a Loved One

To help you write a eulogy for a loved one, we put together a list of eulogy examples including a eulogy outline.

Traditional Funerals in Australia
Dave KaplanDave Kaplan
2 MIN READ
Traditional Funerals in Australia

Traditional funerals are a common funeral type in Australia. To learn if it’s the right fit for you.