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Pensioners Feel Taken for a Ride by Funeral Insurance Policies

Following on from last night’s story on A Current Affair, I thought it time to revisit a post we did about this back in 2021 and our thoughts on pre-paid funerals vs funeral insurance. I hope this story provides some timely advice for you, but if you would like additional information or would like to […]

What is the future of cemeteries?

I’ve just finished reading a very interesting article from ABCNews Journalist Dinah Lewis Boucher , that I wanted to share with you.

Do you need a funeral director?

Tim Connolly — Funeral Director

Many people are surprised to learn that there is no law that says the services of a funeral director need to be employed in order to lay the deceased to rest.

How to plan for your own funeral – Everything you need to know

  We often dismiss the idea of our own funerals because it’s such a hard topic to face. But the reality is at any age, funerals happen and having a plan for your own funeral not only helps take the stress away from your family but also gives you what you might like as a […]

Cremation or Burial when arranging a funeral

When the time comes, it can be hard to decide whether you want to go through with a burial or a cremation. Nobody wants to think about it, but figuring it out will mean you and your family have peace of mind when the time comes. A 2014 study found that roughly two-thirds of Australians […]

Cheapest & Most Expensive Australian City to Hold A Funeral

  A recent article on 7news.com.au compared funeral costs from around Australia to find the cheapest and most expensive cities in Australia to hold a funeral service. Comparison website Finder on Wednesday revealed its study into the cost of dying. It analysed how much it cost to hold a burial or cremation ceremony from major funeral providers […]

Pre Planning Your Funeral

Why are funerals important? Remember the funeral service acts as a support for the family and friends you leave behind. A time and a place for them all to gather to remember and honour your life. At the same time, they have the chance to re-connect with each other offering mutual support. The rite of […]

Benefits of Pre-Planned Funeral Arrangements vs Funeral Insurance

  Let’s discuss death and how we pay for it. Yes, it’s not a topic that sits well with anyone. But the hard reality is that it’s the only sure thing in life and it is inevitable. However, what’s not inevitable is the burden placed on the family for the costs of your funeral. It […]

Are Coloured Coffins Popular?

Newhaven Funerals goal and mission is to provide people and their families with the easiest, calmest and most stress free funeral arrangements as possible. Losing a loved one is never something that you want to have to deal with, so it is important for us to take some of the burden off you in terms […]

Pre-arranged Funeral Plans

A question we are often asked at Newhaven Funerals is “When is the best time to plan my funeral?”, the answer, is the best time is anytime … other than when you need it. It is much better to make plans ahead, and thankfully, pre-arranged funerals are growing in popularity. Here’s why we think planning […]