Pre-paying for your own funeral might seem as though you are putting the cart before the horse but it can make a lot of sense. In fairness, pre-payment funeral plans differ greatly so it is always worth reading the fine print before signing up for one. Otherwise, you might not get exactly what you are expecting when the time comes. That said, more and more Australians are making pre-paid funeral arrangements for themselves.…
Read More »Different communities and races have unique funeral rites and rituals. For example, the Asian race has structures where children swear their devotion to their parents in life and death. If you lose a parent, it’s the children’s responsibility to plan for burial arrangements. Because of the complications involved, consulting a reputable burial director can help ease the stress and pressure. However, finding the ideal director is the biggest challenge you can face when planning an Asian funeral.…
Read More »Although a person’s grave is their final resting place, is the headstone marking the grave as final as the grave itself? This isn’t to suggest that a headstone is a flimsy object in need of regular replacement. But there are many factors that can age a headstone, and as the years go by some ageing and general deterioration is inevitable. How do you know when a loved one’s headstone needs to be replaced?…
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