No. There is no legal requirement to advertise the funeral. However, advertising the funeral is a simple and effective method of notifying those relatives and friends who you may have lost contact with over the years.
No, but it helps family and friends to pay their last respects and help in the mourning process by saying goodbye. Some families opt for a private burial or cremation and organise a Memorial Service later.
In Australia the word coffin is normally used to describe a body-shaped container for the deceased that is broader at the shoulders and narrower at the feet. Coffins normally have a removable lid and are made of wood. The word casket usually describes a rectangular container with a hinged lid. Caskets may be made from
There are many factors to be considered before a day and time can be confirmed. We will work with the family on what is suitable to them and liaise with other services such as church, crematorium or cemetery venue to confirm availability and make bookings on your behalf.
Generally, a cremation will cost less than a burial. However, there will always be exceptions based on personal circumstances. Memorialisation costs will also vary between memorialising cremated remains or electing a monument over a grave.
Usually the next of kin will make the decision after consultation with the family or they may already know the wishes of your loved one by having discussed it with them. A cremation permit cannot be issued unless written instructions have been made or next of kin/family agree for a cremation to take place.
This decision is a personal one. No one should be pressured to do so or be prevented from doing so if they wish. Some people find that viewing their loved one helps them to accept their loss and for others it is a time to say goodbye. Some families prefer not to view the body,
Again, this is a personal decision as to whether a minister or celebrant officiates at the funeral service. A celebrant is someone who takes the funeral service, generally without a lot of prayers or bible readings and can provide either a faith or non-faith-based service as decided by the family. If you would like a
We will send you a brochure that provides guidance for your family when emotions are running high. It allows you to make a record of all personal details required by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, including valuable information such as contacts for your accountant, bank details, investments, clubs and the details of your
The Bendigo Funeral Bond qualifies for both income and assets test exemptions for means-tested pensions and benefits paid by Centrelink and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.