The Evermore Funerals Difference

There are so many decisions to make when planning a funeral - choice of coffin, flowers, music, venue, etc. Another thing to decide is which day of the week you should have the funeral . In many cases, families won't have a preference, but sometimes there are factors which make the weekday important: Which day of the week will family members return from interstate or overseas? If someone is flying in and out for the service, that might influence your choice of day. Is there a milestone birthday or anniversary you would prefer to avoid? Some family members really don't want to attend a funeral on their birthday or wedding anniversary! Is a Friday service (leading into the weekend) more practical for the family? Please note that it can be more difficult to get a chapel booking on a Friday, and it sometimes will cost more. Would a Saturday morning service make attendance easier? Saturday services are considerably more expensive. Are there long weekends coming up that will impact y...

Recently someone working at an aged care facility in Queensland told us an upsetting story. A family lost a dear loved one (who was being cared for at this aged care facility), and they called a well-known funeral company to collect their deceased family member. This funeral company is generally well-regarded, has competitive prices, and is constantly advertising their services. They received the phone call from this family early one morning, and were instructed to bring this person into their care. How long do you think it took this company to send a team of funeral professionals to collect this deceased person? Two hours? Four hours? Maybe eight hours? No. This popular funeral company took more than 10 hours to arrive at the facility! While this could be a rare exception in their case, it is certainly concerning. Be assured that this delay was not the fault of the aged care facility . Nor was it the fault of the family. This funeral company couldn't get a qualified team to the f...

  What is a "Death Certificate"? A Death Certificate is a formal document issued by the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages . It certifies that a person's death has been formally registered with the state government. A Death Certificate will contain a range of essential details about the deceased, including: personal details including date and place of birth other family information, including names of children and marriages (where applicable) a summary of the causes of death Why do people request a Death Certificate? A Death Certificate is usually required to finalise estate matters, such as acquiring superannuation funds, claiming life insurance, and closing various accounts. Some families also like to keep a copy of the Death Certificate for their family records. A family can also request extra original copies of the Death Certificate in the future if needed. Who applies for a Death Certificate? The funeral director is usually responsible for registerin...

Losing someone you love is one of the most difficult things you can face. The sadness and sense of loss can feel overwhelming at times. Unfortunately, such a difficult time can be made even more difficult when you realise how many decisions you have to make : cremation or burial? Is it a private service, or is it open to anyone? Are you going to order flowers? Which funeral director should I call? Does the deceased have a will? And the list goes on! There are many decisions to make during the difficult time after someone has passed. One of them - if you're choosing cremation - is what to do with the ashes . Some people scatter them, some people place them in a memorial wall at a crematorium, and many people will memorialise their loved one by placing their ashes in an urn. There are many options for buying urns online. One reputable supplier of urns is based here in Brisbane. They stock an extensive range of urn and keepsakes in all sizes, shapes and colours. If you want to see the...

The loss of a loved one is one of life's most difficult challenges. No matter how much you think you're prepared to face loss, when the time comes it hits very hard. Grief is the result - and that's perfectly normal. However, there are things you can do to help you process the impact of losing someone you care about. Whether you're having a formal funeral or a direct no-service cremation, many families choose to have a 'viewing' . A viewing is a quiet, private time where family members can spend time with their deceased loved one. Some choose to simply have the coffin present in the room (with the coffin closed). Others ask for the coffin to be open so they can see them, and say one last face-to-face goodbye. Some place a letter or small keepsakes in the coffin. Some will say a prayer, or recite poetry. Others will pause and reflect in silence. Some will tell a joke or two. Many people shed a tear - a sign of their love. We have received feedback from many peopl...

So the eulogy has been read, memories have been shared, and the funeral is over. Now your loved one has been taken for their cremation. But when does it happen? Does it happen immediately, or is there a delay? We often have families wanting to know what happens to their loved ones when they are taken from church or chapel. The short answer is most cremations take place within two hours after the service is completed . However, sometimes the cremation is delayed - often because the crematorium has experienced an unforeseen operational issue. In such cases the cremation might take place later that day, or the next day. But please be assured, if the cremation is unable to occur at a time very close to the scheduled time, you'll be informed. If you have any questions about the funeral process, please contact us any time! https://www.evermorefunerals.com.au/