The Evermore Funerals Difference

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...

The loss of a loved one is one of life's most difficult challenges. No matter how much you think you're prepared to face loss, when the time comes it hits very hard. Grief is the result - and that's perfectly normal. However, there are things you can do to help you process the impact of losing someone you care about. Whether you're having a formal funeral or a direct no-service cremation, many families choose to have a 'viewing' . A viewing is a quiet, private time where family members can spend time with their deceased loved one. Some choose to simply have the coffin present in the room (with the coffin closed). Others ask for the coffin to be open so they can see them, and say one last face-to-face goodbye. Some place a letter or small keepsakes in the coffin. Some will say a prayer, or recite poetry. Others will pause and reflect in silence. Some will tell a joke or two. Many people shed a tear - a sign of their love. We have received feedback from many peopl...