The Evermore Funerals Difference

 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...