Blogs and Guides

Grief and bereavement guides and articles

Customer Story
5 mins

Grief support: ‘Nothing wrong with crying’

Ex-military veteran Michael went to a ‘dark place’ of grief after the loss of his two closest friends. He almost didn’t make it, but he found a way through.

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Grief and bereavement
3 mins

Melbourne funerals during COVID: What's allowed?

Melbourne COVID restrictions for planning a funeral or memorial explained. Here's what's allowed.

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Grief and bereavement
7 mins

12 ways to personalise a memorial

This article offers some suggested ways to personalise a memorial or end of life service. We also provide some tips on personalising a memorial and creating a lasting memory.

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Grief and bereavement
2 mins

Useful grief support services in Victoria

In your time of need, here’s a list of organisations in Victoria which can offer counselling and legal supports.

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Funeral planning
4 mins

Can I take ashes on a plane? Travelling with ashes.

Are you planning on travelling with your loved one’s ashes or cremated remains? Read our guide for helpful tips and insights to travelling with ashes.

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Grief and bereavement
15 mins

Talking about terminal illness, palliative care and death

A guide to help aged and palliative care workers have healthy conversations about end-of-life care. How to prepare patients to talk with family about dying.

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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.