Your loved one may be clothed as the family desires, including jewellery however anything remaining with the body will be unrecoverable. Personal items, jewellery, or clothing the family want to save must be removed before cremation. It is recommended that jewellery be removed after death. Once a coffin has entered the crematorium grounds the coffin
Whilst not compulsory, newspaper advertisements continue to be an important way of advising friends and family of a persons death and their funeral details. Newspaper advertisements are however getting more expensive, and we suggest that you consider placing a smaller advertisement in the newspaper that directs readers to an online funeral notice and obituary on
We can help you organise flowers you would like to include. The choice of display, simple or elaborate, is down to personal choice. You may like to consider your loved one’s favourite flower when making your choice. We can assist and guide you in your choice of floral display with a wide variety available at
Hills Family Funerals offers a tailored after funeral function service, providing a place for reflection with friends and family after the service. We can offer the exclusive use of our elegantly furnished function centre, conveniently positioned adjacent to our chapel in Rouse Hill. We have a range of catering options, which have been selected for
You may like to nominate four or six people to act as pall-bearers carrying the coffin. It is usually a great honour for many people to be asked to pay this last respect and act as a pall-bearer. While traditionally men were chosen for this role, there is no protocol that precludes women from being
The person reading the eulogy is usually someone who personally knew your loved one. They may never have prepared a eulogy before and may also not be familiar with public speaking. Alternatively, the eulogy can be prepared by the family and delivered by the person officiating. Guidelines on writing a eulogy can be found here. As
We can offer a wide choice of coffins or caskets ranging from budget options to fully imported Italian and US styles. Many are on display at our funeral home at Castle Hill. Another choice is the environmentally friendly LifeArt coffin, which is an Australian concept. These are available in a selection of styles that can
Whether or not you would like children to attend the funeral service is a personal choice and ultimately will be up to parents or guardians. It is often helpful for children to attend the funeral service, as they need to say goodbye in the same way as adults. We have well researched literature regarding children
A funeral is more than a way to say goodbye, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the life of someone special. A funeral can be as unique as the individual being honoured and reflect any aspect of a person’s life and personality. Richard and Deborah have spent over 25 years helping families plan varied styles of
Ideally, the person conducting the funeral service should be someone comfortable with public speaking and who can handle the occasion sensitively. This can be a clergy member, a celebrant, a member of family, or a friend. It is not vital for the chosen person to have experience, although it can be helpful.