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Funeral planning guides and articles

Funeral planning
4 mins

What to do if someone dies unexpectedly

If someone dies unexpectedly, it can be hard to know what to do. Here's some practical advice and support to cope with an unexpected death.

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Ageing and retirement
6 mins

Funeral insurance vs prepaid funeral plan: What's best for me?

Compare funeral insurance vs prepaid funeral plans. Avoid insurance premium traps with our complete guide to planning ahead. Visit Bare today.

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Funeral planning
4 mins

What is a simple cremation? How to plan a simple funeral

A simple cremation may be a more befitting farewell for someone who lived life without fuss. Here's how to plan a simple cremation.

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Funeral planning
8 mins

Memorial and funeral poems for a tribute or eulogy

When planning a funeral or memorial, you might consider a poem as part of the tributes. Here are our favourite memorial and funeral poems.

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Funeral planning
2 mins

How to plan a memorial tree planting ceremony

Did your loved one enjoy the outdoors or their garden? Here's how a memorial tree planting ceremony can create a beautiful living memory.

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Funeral planning
3 mins

Coffin vs casket: What’s the difference?

Do you know the difference between a coffin and a casket? We explain the difference to help when planning a funeral.

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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.