Caring for families in Marrickville, the Inner West and surrounds since 2022

Caring for families in Marrickville, the Inner West and surrounds since 2022

Funeral Directors and Funeral Celebrants are the same, right?

funeral directors

Um no, there are significant differences between a Funeral Directors and Funeral Celebrant.  While it is not a legal requirement to engage the services of a Funeral Arranger, they do organise the legal paperwork, offer guidance and support during what is often a vulnerable time for family and friends. For support before death occurs, you might […]

What Is End of Life Doula – What Are They and What Do They Do?

what Is end of life doula

What Is End of Life Doula? An end of life doula is a non-medical, non-clinical role providing support, guidance, assistance and education to someone with a life limiting diagnosis or who may be at the end of their life.  End of Life Doula’s also support family and friends with the caring responsibilities that come with […]

Is there a difference between a Funeral and Memorial?

Funeral and Memorial

Understanding the Difference Between a Funeral and Memorial In short, yes. At a funeral the body is present in a coffin or casket, and at a memorial there is no body present.  *A casket is rectangular in shape and a coffin is wider at the top and tapers at the feet*. A funeral is typically, […]