The Evermore Funerals Difference

Yes! In most cases, scattering a loved one's ashes is easy to do. However, there are a few things to remember before you set sail: In Queensland waters, scattering ashes at sea usually doesn't require a permit unless you wish to do so within a Commonwealth Marine Park . You can find more information about Commonwealth Marine Parks here . If you are scattering ashes whilst on a boat, it is best to get permission from the master of the vessel before doing so. You might want to consider purchasing a ' Scatter Tube ' and having your Funeral Director place the ashes inside it. This tube is made of cardboard and can make the scattering of the ashes easier. Most scatter tubes cost between $50-$80, depending on what you select. There are also eco-friendly dissolvable ashes containers which can be placed in the water - these will sink and dissolve naturally. Never throw a non-biodegradable (usually plastic) ashes container overboard as it will float. Be aware of the win...

 If someone you care about passes away in hospital, here is a rough guide to the steps that will happen from that point: Medical staff will confirm that your loved one has passed. You (family) will be notified . In some cases, you can visit your loved one immediately after they have passed to say farewell and express your love for them. After this, they will be taken to the hospital's mortuary area, where they will be kept until they are collected by the Funeral Director. The family make contact with a Funeral Director of their choosing, or one that had been previously arranged. We strongly recommend you ring a few Funeral Directors and compare their services, prices, and online reviews. If you choose our caring team at Evermore Funerals, here is what's next . . . We will collect some essential details from you: the name, date of birth, residential address, and current location of the deceased. We'll also ask for your contact details. We will text or email you an "...

The funeral industry is not exactly known for innovation. For a very long time, the only choices we've had are burial or cremation. That's it. But not any more! Southeast Queensland now has a third alternative - water cremation . Our friends at The Gentle Way are now providing this gentle, eco-friendly option to families in and around Brisbane (and surrounding regions). So what is water cremation? As an alternative to regular flame/heat-based cremation, the deceased is placed carefully in a specially-designed capsule and gentle rocked back and forward while partially submersed in a warm eco-friendly solution. Once the process is completed, the person's remains are processed to leave only fine, clean ashes, which can be placed in an urn, a memorial garden, or scattered at a meaningful location. The process is clean, dignified, and gentle on the environment. While it might not be everyone's choice, we are proud to offer this excellent alternative. We believe that more ...

W hile people often use the terms 'casket' and 'coffin' interchangeably, they are not the same thing. What is the difference? What's a coffin? A coffin is essentially a long box made of timber or manufactured board. It is usually a tapered shape, with the 'feet end' being the narrowest part. Coffins have a removable lid and usually have six solid handles (or hinged handles). Coffins are generally much cheaper than caskets. A standard-sized coffin will weigh between 35 - 45 kgs. Typical dimensions are 195cm long, 58cm wide, and 36cm high. Most varieties of coffins come in different sizes which can accommodate larger persons. However, upgraded coffin sizes are more expensive. What's a casket? A casket is generally a rectangular-shaped box made of quality timber or metal. The lid is permanently attached, and can be raised to have a 'viewing' (or 'open coffin'). Some casket lids are one long piece, while some others have a lid comprising of t...

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...