The Evermore Funerals Difference

Yes! Releasing doves at a funeral is a beautiful way to honour and remember a loved one. Usually, the doves/birds are released at the end of the service/memorial. Family members can also participate in the release process. Evermore Funerals can assist you in arranging a dove release . When arranging a service in the Brisbane area, we most often use White Wings Dove Service . They are always punctual, professional, and are experts in ensuring the dove release is managed with care and professionalism. You can find out more about them on their website: https://www.whitewingsdoveservice.com.au/   If you'd like to know more about this, or any other funeral-related service, please call us any time on 07 3544 6880. Find out more about us at our website: Evermore Funerals | Funeral Directors Brisbane

Evermore Funerals was started by three Brisbane locals - each with experience in different, but related fields. One of them comes from the aged care sector, one from the medical/health sector, and one from the funeral industry. This business was started as a response to two main concerns: (1) the high prices charged by many funeral companies (many of which are very wealthy). (2) the cold, impersonal service that many experience when dealing with funeral care providers. While no funeral company is perfect, we are strongly committed to providing genuinely caring funeral services at compassionate prices. We are proud of the funeral care we've already provided to hundreds of families facing loss. Recently, Evermore Funerals was asked to assist with the funeral of someone known to Matthew, our Operations Manager. A 51-year-old man by the name of Toby Nicholas had passed away after a long and brave battle with a rare medical condition. We were able to assist the family, make all the a...

There are a few steps involved in acquiring a Death Certificate. A significant amount of information about the deceased is required, which needs to be recorded and confirmed. This information is placed into a QLD Government portal, and the Death Certificate is requested. However, somewhere along the line, a mistake might happen. It could be that something was misspelled, or that the information typed into the government portal wasn't entirely accurate. Either way, sometimes a family will need the Death Certificate to be corrected and reissued. In some cases, the Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages will require copies of documents which confirm the requested change is necessary. If such evidence cannot be produced, then it is usually necessary for the family to complete a QLD Statutory Declaration. On this document, you will need to explain clearly what information is incorrect, why the incorrect information appeared at all, and what the correct information is. Your Funeral D...

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...

  When prepaying for your funeral, the most common way to formalise this is by setting up a Funeral Bond . A Funeral Bond is a type of "investment" that allows you to allocate funds specifically for funeral expenses, with the money only being accessible after your passing . You have the option to pay a lump sum or make regular contributions, and the funds accrue interest, but they cannot be withdrawn early for other uses. These bonds provide tax-effective savings and can be excluded from government income and assets tests up to $15,750, offering a way to plan for funeral costs without financially burdening your loved ones.   A regular Funeral Bond is simply money that is set aside and accrues a little interest over time. This money then contributes to covering some of the costs involved in a funeral when the time comes. However a "prepaid Funeral Bond" sets a fixed amount aside which - in conjunction with a fixed-price contract - will cover the costs of the agreed s...

 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 "...

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...