Religion & Culture

Behind the scenes of a Cremation: The facts and how it works

The practice of cremation was for many years considered taboo in western societies. This was partly due to its conflicting views with Christian beliefs and that it was often viewed […]

Evolution of the Funeral – from Ancient to Modern times

Since the beginning of human existence, funerals have been an important ceremony. Funerals of many different types provide loved ones with the opportunity to mark a moment in a way […]

Jewish Funeral Traditions: What you can expect

There is a Jewish teaching that says we are all equal in death: as we came into the world, so we leave it. This is at the very heart of […]

Catholic Funeral Traditions: What To Expect

Of all the Christian denominations in Australia, one of the oldest and largest is the Catholic Church, making up around 23% of Australia’s population. Whether you are Catholic or not, […]

How You Can Communicate Through Colour At Funerals

Colour is very personal, and while we all know that black is traditionally the dominant colour at funerals, there are today more options for use of colour than many people […]