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What You Need to Know When Planning a Funeral

The passing away of a loved one is a challenging and stressful time for the family. Making critical financial decisions for the last rites can be an additional burden for family and friends who are...
By Howard Squires Funerals
Tuesday, December 20, 2022

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing A Cremation Provider

Cremation is on the rise in popularity, becoming the desired way to dispose of one's remains after one passes away. Once considered a last resort due to budget constraints or religious and cultural...
By Howard Squires Funeral
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Checklist – What to Do When Someone Dies?

It can undoubtedly be an emotionally overwhelming time for many when someone close passes away. The devastating feeling and the resulting grief can deeply impact the affected. It can also cl...
By Glen Funerals
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Cremation Pre-Planning – A Start to Finish Guide

Cremations are not usually considered  traditional funeral option but in Australia, they have actually overtaken burials as preferred option for final rites/disposal. In Australia, approximat...
By Glen Funerals
Saturday, October 9, 2021

7 Things To Consider For Easy Funerals

The loss of a loved one is devastating, and whether it’s our grandparents, parents, siblings, or other family members who leave us, expectedly or unexpectedly, experiencing the death of a close mem...
By Howard Squires Funerals
Saturday, October 9, 2021

Top Five Mistakes To Avoid While Funeral Planning

Planning a funeral is an arduous task. Often, one do not want to take it up and it is usually left up to those most heavily affected by the loss of the person they are planning a funeral for. At ...
By Glen Funeral
Saturday, July 31, 2021

7 Myths To Debunk About Advanced Funeral Planning

A growing number of people regard advance Funeral Plans, also referred to as "preplanning," as a logical extension of the process of creating wills and estate plans. Regrettably, there are some mis...
By Howard Squires Funerals
Thursday, July 15, 2021

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Locate and Evaluate the Best Nearby Funeral Homes

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What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting: Sudden Funeral Costs

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Traditional Funeral Services in Australia: Honouring a Life with Grace

In times of sorrow and loss, it is the tradition of many Australians to seek solace and closure through a traditional funeral arrangement. These services, deeply rooted in cultural and regional inf...