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.
Tag: funerals
Do you need a 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 a funeral during lockdown
With lock down restrictions already in place in South East Queensland and the likelihood of extension on the horizon, this article will help you navigate your options at an already difficult and emotional time. Restrictions in place stipulate that only 10 people including the celebrant and the funeral directors are allowed to attend any funeral […]
Why it’s important to have a funeral
Funerals are as old as the human race itself and have proven to date back to over 60,000 BC. Every culture and civilisation around the world have taken care of their loved ones who have passed away in a way of honouring, respecting and remembering them. While each culture has had different ways of doing […]
6 Unique Funeral Ideas to Celebrate Your Loved One
How much does a funeral cost?
And what happens if I can’t afford it? The loss of a loved one is a challenging time for families, and the added worry of the financial burden of a funeral can be overwhelming. Funerals can range in prices and while there are a variety of payment options available for most funerals, it’s always better […]
Aussie Invention Sends Messages From And To The Grave
In late 2018 we attended the Cremation Association of North America Conference and met up with Sonia from a fantastic company named ModUrn. Tim Connolly from Newhaven Funerals says “We were amazed by this new memorial technology and decided we could incorporate these beacon memorials into our crematorium memorial gardens at Eco Memorial Park in […]
Funeral Industry Professional Association: A Current Affair
Newhaven Funerals endorses the stand taken by the Funeral Industry Association in challenging the reporting and facts in a recent story on the funeral industry by CH 9’s A Current Affair. Our company upholds the highest standards when dealing with our clients, and the trust they place in us is of the utmost importance and […]
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 […]
Why Cremations Are the Preferred Funeral Option
For a over 40 years, at Newhaven funerals we have noticed a very definite trend towards cremations over burials. Cremations in Queensland are now the most popular form of a funeral. We will help and guide you to the best decision for you and ensure you are happy with the choice you make. We are able […]
