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DIY funeral: Is a funeral director necessary?

Can I cut out the funeral director and go straight to the crematorium? Not really. Here’s why.

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$51,000 funeral fight over mum’s $11,000 cremation

Two sisters spent $51,000 fighting over their mum's $11,000 funeral. How a prepaid funeral could have avoided a family feud.

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Why Australians are saying goodbye to traditional funerals

Attitudes to funeral planning are changing. Here's why more Australian families want non-traditional funerals.

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Funeral disasters: feuds, coffin fails – why risk it?

Sadly, funeral disasters are more common than you'd expect. Avoid these mishaps with a simple send-off.

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Our living funeral for Bare co-founder Cale

Cale’s living funeral was a chance to celebrate his legacy while he was still here to hear the wonderful tributes.

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How to write a eulogy: 7 step guide

Sharing a eulogy gives purpose to a loved one’s life story and communicates a legacy for those closest to them. Here is our 7 step guide to writing a eulogy.

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We’ve had the privilege of serving 50,000+ Australian families.

Every week, hundreds of families let us into their lives, sharing stories of their loved one, and entrusting us with their goodbye. Here are some of their stories.

We’re also Australia’s most awarded funeral provider.