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Today, people can live in different countries whether they work there or visit them as tourists. In Australia, many foreigners live in the country, but citizens still reside abroad permanently or temporarily. If a person dies outside their country, several procedures are necessary to ensure that no one breaks the law.
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Bringing yourself to terms with the loss of a loved one is never an easy thing. Add in the responsibility of making funeral arrangements for them, and you will inevitably start feeling overwhelmed.
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The demand for cremation has been on a constant rise over the past few years. The demand comes as more individuals realise the limitless benefits of cremation. Cremation is cost-friendly, eco-friendly and convenient, and it allows for creative funeral service planning.
However, as the popularity of cremation rises, so do the myths about this type of funeral service. If you are unsure if cremation is right for you, this blog debunks the most common myths about cremation and the truth behind them.
Some individuals assume that cremation robs them of the chance to have a funeral service for their loved ones. But actually, cremation gives you more options regarding funeral service planning.
You may hold a traditional funeral service with the casket present before cremation takes place. Or you may decide to have a memorial service at the crematorium with your loved one’s ashes present. The creative options to commemorate your loved one’s life with a cremation funeral service are limitless. For example, you may scatter their ashes in a place that was special to them, create artwork from the ashes or even launch the ashes into space.
While the cost of a traditional burial can vary significantly based on the type of casket, funeral home, cemetery and headstone you choose, a traditional burial is generally more expensive than cremation. You also dont have the expensive cost of buying a burial plot which can be anywhere from $4000+. The best part about cremation is that the services can be customised to fit any budget.
You may also choose direct cremation to cut down on costs. Direct cremation is when the body is cremated without a funeral service.
Cremation has come a long way and is now a safe and eco-friendly option. Cremation uses less energy than traditional burials and doesn’t require harmful chemicals or embalming fluids. Cremation is also a space-saving alternative to burials, which can take up a lot of land.
Cremation is a safe and viable option for individuals who want an alternative to traditional burial. For example, The Cemeteries & Cremation NSW (CCNSW) regulates cremation to ensure crematories perform the services safely and diligently. CCNSW requires that all crematories meet strict safety standards and only trained professionals can conduct cremations.
To ensure safety and compliance, take your time to select a reliable and trustworthy crematory. Ensure the service providers are accredited, and ask about the training and experience of the crematory staff. Also, inquire about the crematory’s safety procedures and review the crematory’s insurance policies.
While worrying about what will happen to your loved one’s ashes is normal, you can rest assured that cremation is safe and reliable. Crematories take great care to ensure that each family receives the correct ashes.
Crematory staff is trained to identify the bodies correctly, and the experts track each cremation from start to finish. The experts only handle one body at a time so you have nothing to worry about. In addition, crematories keep meticulous records after handing over the ashes to eliminate any chances of confusion.
Cremation has come a long way and is now a safe and viable option that suits everyone’s needs. Moreover, cremation can be a beautiful and unique way to honour your loved one’s life. If you feel this funeral service is suitable for your needs, contact us at Cremations Only to discuss how we can help you create a perfect cremation service for your loved one. We look forward to helping you and will be happy to answer any questions you have.
The passing of a loved one is an extremely challenging time. Yet, part of the responsibilities you have to bear while grieving is planning an appropriate send-off for the deceased. If you have never had to take on this obligation, you probably assume that the best way to go about this is by incorporating religious elements into their funeral service. But what if your loved one was non-religious?
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Planning a funeral for your loved one—or even for yourself—entails a lot of time and attention to detail. And if you’re not sure which option is the best for your loved one’s needs and desires, you could look to recent funeral trends and choose something that could be both beautiful and beneficial. Read on to learn more about cremation as a funeral trend and how it could be the right choice for you. Continue reading “Funeral Trends: Why Cremation Is the Right Choice”
Funeral planning is often a stressful affair for family members. This is especially true when loved ones die unexpectedly. Below is a funeral planning checklist to help you plan your loved one’s funeral and give them a befitting send-off.
The funeral budget is a concern for people pre-planning their funerals and those organising a funeral for their loved ones. The looming issue for most people is how they can cut funeral costs without making a lot of compromises. This extract proposes a few ways to manage funeral costs.
A few years ago, people might have been shocked to learn that you are pre-planning your funeral. However, given the challenging economic times and increased funeral costs, pre-planned funerals have become quite popular. If you wish to pre-plan your funeral, read this guide to learn the various aspects of a pre-planned funeral.
There is a misconception that the only options for a memorial or funeral service are traditional. These may be traditional graveside services or chapel services. The truth is, there are several options available. These options are unique and can offer a final send-off and goodbye to your loved one that fits their personality and their lifestyle. Here are a few ideas to consider for you or your loved one.
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Taking your child to a funeral for the first time can be difficult, but it can also be a great way for them to say goodbye to a loved one. This article explains four simple things you should do before the funeral, from explaining what will happen to find them a useful task to do.
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End of life planning has become popular. There are many options available to meet your budget needs and your practical end-of-life needs, such as cremation. However, one thing you may not think about is how to help your family and friends cope with your final plans. Here are some tips that can help your friends and family cope with the grief that comes with this difficult and personal choice in your life.
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Cremation is a common alternative to traditional burial. It is both personal and cultural. Many people choose cremation due to the lower cost while others choose it due to traditional burial concerns. Regardless of why you choose this method, you may not know everything about the process.
Here are a few benefits of cremation that can shed some light on the practice, process, and reasons you should consider it as an option for your end-of-life planning.
Death is inevitable, and so is grief. The loss of a loved one stirs different emotions among the surviving members. Consequently, the personal coping mechanisms of grief vary significantly. However, people have a few basic universal strategies to cope with the demise of a friend or family member.
Discover four basic tips that can help you during the bereavement and grief stages. Continue reading “4 Ways To Deal With Dealing With Grief”
When you organise a funeral for a loved one, you have to decide how to dress their body in the coffin. While some people set out what they want to wear in their funeral plans, others don’t get the chance to make this decision in advance. You’ll have to do it for them.
You can dress your loved one in their own clothes or you can pick a burial gown if you prefer. Read on to learn more about these options.
Whether you’re planning a funeral or want to buy flowers after a loved one’s death, the flowers at the funeral are an important part. What flowers should you get? Discover four common types of flowers that people get to express their love, sympathy or admiration.
While a cremation funeral service gives some closure after the loss of a loved one, the time after the service is hard. As you come to terms with your loss, you have to decide what to do with your loved one’s ashes.
While some people put ashes in a memorial urn or scatter them, you do have other options. For example, you can use some of the cremains to create lasting keepsakes, such as pieces of jewellery.
How does this process work and how will it help you? Keep reading to learn more.
Cremation jewellery pieces contain a small part of a person’s ashes. Sometimes, the ashes are integrated into the materials from which the jewellery is made. So, some of the cremains might be blown into glass or even turned into a diamond.
More commonly, you buy a piece of jewellery with an integrated compartment that holds ashes. So, for example, a cremation pendant might have a small section in its centre into which you can lock away some of the cremains.
You can choose from various types of jewellery here. As well as pendants, lockets and necklaces, you can also use rings and bracelets for this purpose.
While most pieces hold a tiny portion of ashes, some people also add extras to their jewellery. They might put in a piece of their loved one’s hair or parts of their funeral flower arrangement.
Once you fill the piece and close it up, it looks just like a regular piece of jewellery. Only you will know what it contains unless you choose to tell other people.
If you decide to create a wearable memory of your relative, partner or friend, then you could see the following emotional and practical benefits.
If your loved one wanted you to scatter or bury their ashes, then you might have an additional sense of loss after their funeral service. Their ashes are the last part of them you have left; letting go at this stage is sometimes extremely difficult.
Cremation jewellery gives you some comfort here. You can still respect and follow your loved one’s wishes — you only need to reserve a tiny amount of cremains for each piece of jewellery — but you can keep a part of them with you forever.
You create a lasting keepsake that you can wear in their memory. Every time you wear the jewellery, you keep them close to you.
The fact that you only use a tiny amount of ashes in cremation jewellery allows you to order multiple pieces. You could give these out to other family members and close friends of the deceased.
They will also get comfort from having a lasting keepsake; they get a different way of coping with their grief. They will feel that you are acknowledging the importance of the relationship they had with the person who passed.
Multiple pieces of jewellery also help avoid friction at this difficult time. If you have a large family, then you might not be able to agree on who keeps the ashes. Or, some family members might not want to follow the wishes of the deceased. They might be distressed at the thought of scattering the ashes.
Here, everyone can keep part of their loved one and feel that their relationship with them has equal weight. They can then choose what to do with the jewellery. Some people might wear their piece all the time; others might prefer to simply keep it as a lasting memory that they can then pass on as a family heirloom.
If you’re interested in learning more, contact your Cremations Only funeral director. They can tell you more about how cremation jewellery works and show you examples of the kinds of pieces you can order.
When you start to organize a funeral for your loved one, people might ask you whether you have any plans for the dress code at the service. You might not have thought about this yet; however, the clothes that people wear during the funeral can help set the tone. You can simply stick with a traditional dress code here, or you can ask guests to wear something different that you feel has a closer connection to the person who has died.
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While funeral flowers traditionally go on a grave after a burial, you don’t necessarily have a fixed place to put arrangements after a cremation. If you aren’t sure what to do with family casket flowers, then the following ideas might help.
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Whether you believe in an afterlife or simply view death as being absolutely final—both for your physical body and your consciousness—the only certainty of death is that something needs to be done with your remains. For most people, the ultimate fate of their remains involves burial or cremation. But then what?
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If you need to organise a loved one’s funeral, then you often have to choose a coffin. While traditional casket designs are still a popular choice, you do have other options if you find it hard to make a decision.
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