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6 Tips for Planning a Funeral

Funerals are one of the most stressful events of our lives and for so many reasons, they are occasions that take a lot out of us. To assist you we have provided a list of 6 tips for planning a funeral in this article. While there are many issues to be dealt with, the practicalities […]

Free Consultation for a Pre-Arranged Funeral

The funeral directors at Newhaven Funerals are proud to have been providing funeral, crematorium and memorial services to Queensland since 1979. As a family-run company, our values and ethics are important, and we aim to deliver 100% satisfaction for every customer. We are there for you to assist in arranging a funeral after the passing […]

How much does a funeral cost and what happens if you can’t afford it?

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Yet despite knowing the inevitable, hundreds of people fail to put plans in place to prevent their family trying to pay for funeral costs they can’t afford. And why? Because it’s not a reality people like to face, […]

Personalised and Unique Funeral Ideas

Losing a loved one is never easy, but a funeral is your chance to say goodbye and respectfully celebrate the life they lived. If you are planning a funeral for your loved one, our family-owned funeral home, Newhaven Funerals, has helped thousands of Queensland families personalise their services to create unique funeral legacies. There has […]

Pre Arranging a Funeral Relieves the Burden on Family Members

Funeral directors witness firsthand the stress that comes with burying a loved one — the grief, emotional decisions that must be made and the ensuing tension. Many funeral directors have the ability to accept pre-payment for funeral arrangements, which can relieve some of the financial burden for families, and it’s put in a trust that can’t […]

What’s the Best Type of Coffin to Select?

There are many tough decisions you may face when a loved one passes. From figuring out what funeral home to go with, to the type of funeral and all the additional details, can quickly become a stressful situation. Your main goal is to respect your loved one’s final wishes and give them the ceremony they […]

Pre-paid Funeral Insurance, Good Or Bad?

Although death is inevitable, we often find it hard to discuss funeral wishes with those who matter the most. One thing is for sure, when the time comes, your family will be grieving whilst still having to arrange a funeral. This scenario always put people in a difficult position and things can be even harder […]

Funeral Insurance – Is it Worth The Money?

Funeral insurance is frequently advertised on TV deceptively claiming to be a genuine funeral plan. Their advertised Funeral plan works exactly the same as car insurance. Firstly the risk is assessed. In the case of vehicle insurance, the age of the car and the age of the driver are considered. A person aged 25 statistically […]

Are Funerals Worth The Fuss?

Over recent years, the requests for unattended cremation has steadily increased. When pre-arranging their own cremation, many comment on how they do not wish to have a funeral to avoid “causing any fuss “and therefore arrange an unattended cremation. When the person who pre-arranged their own cremation passes away, it is often evident that they […]