The Evermore Funerals Difference

It's that time of year again! School is closed. The banks are closed. Actually . . . nearly everything is closed! So, is Evermore Funerals closed? NEVER. Our normal office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm . The only time these office hours change is on public holidays. However, we can meet families at our offices almost any time required. So, our office will only be closed on any standard public holiday over the Christmas and New Year period. But please remember, we are always ready to assist over the phone . We can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year on 07 3544 6880. Whether you need immediate help with a deceased loved one, or a quote for our services, or you simply have a general enquiry, just call us any time! Public holiday or not, we're always here to help. Evermore Funerals wishes you a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Most people who pass away in Australia are cremated. Currently, nearly 75% of all deceased persons are cremated. Conventional cremators (like those pictured above) operate at very high temperatures to ensure a person's remains are processed as quickly as possible. However, these high temperatures can create a safety risk if the deceased person has an implanted device which contains a battery. These devices can include pacemakers, defibrillators, and spinal stimulation (pain management) implants. When exposed to high temperatures, the internal pressure within the device itself can build to the point where it explodes within the cremator itself - damaging equipment and potentially injuring crematorium staff. Before a cremation can take place, it must be ascertained if the deceased has one of these implanted devices. If so, it will need to be removed by a professional mortuary technician or qualified embalmer. An independent doctor will also examine the deceased before they are app...

When it comes to funeral-related topics, there are numerous terms and phrases that may initially seem confusing. One area of confusion is the difference between a "funeral" and a "memorial". These terms are used interchangeably sometimes. However, they are not necessarily the same. Generally speaking, a funeral is a gathering where family and friends will come together to mourn, remember and celebrate the life of a person who has recently passed away. It is often a formal gathering where the coffin is present, people are seated in rows of chairs, memories may be shared (including a eulogy), and the coffin may even be conveyed outside at the end of the service. The coffin will be taken from the church/chapel for either a burial or cremation after the funeral. Sometimes, those attending the funeral will continue to gather after the service for refreshments. A memorial is often very similar to a funeral. People will gather, and memories will be shared. However, memori...