The Evermore Funerals Difference

There are many options when you are looking for a direct 'no-service' cremation. Some are very expensive , some are unusually  cheap . We provide quality, direct cremations to many areas in the southeastern part of Queensland - at very competitive prices. One area we service is the beautiful city of Hervey Bay.   For only $3,499, we can take care of everything for you : transfer of the deceased, all the paperwork, mortuary care, coffin, cremation, and getting the ashes back to you. It's funeral-quality care without the funeral price!   If you research the costs of other cremation providers in the Hervey Bay area, you'll find that we offer a quality, affordable alternative, with caring personalised service.   You want to know much more about direct cremations in Hervey Bay, please click on this link: https://www.evermorefunerals.com.au/direct-cremation-hervey-bay If you'd like to contact us, please call us any time on 07 3544 6880. We're ready to ...

The word eulogy comes from the Greek word eulogia , which means ‘praise’ or ‘thanks’. A eulogy is a written or spoken speech given in honour of a deceased person. While there are no strict rules for writing an effective eulogy, here are a few things you may wish to include :   1.  Birth details: date and place of birth, parents and siblings. 2.  Growing up years: schooling, favourite hobbies as a child, sports, pets, childhood moments 3.  Employment: occupations, accomplishments, awards, values 4.  Marriage/partner: how the couple met, if applicable, when and where they were married 5.  Memorable family moments or achievements in the local community 6.  Details of children, their spouses, and grandchildren, etc 7.  A ‘life lesson’ or key idea that sums up the person: “Mum was all about love.” “Dad showed us what it looks like never to give up.” "Family was everything to her." 8.  Values, favourite sayings, character qualities, religious ...

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...

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 ...

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...