The Evermore Funerals Difference

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...

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...