Funeral Directors and Funeral Celebrants are the same, right?
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? 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?
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, […]