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Which day of the week is best?

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...

URNS: a peaceful way to remember

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...