Information required for the registration of a death certificate includes:
You may also like to think about your preferences for the service:
The cost of a funeral depends on the type of service chosen, either in a Church, at the Graveside or Crematorium Chapel. We service all cemeteries and crematoria and detailed quotes are always offered.
A cremation service is often less expensive than burial, due to the cost of the burial site. Our arranging staff at JustFunerals will guide you through the planning process; explaining the services available and the costs involved. You can make an appointment to organise a consultation at any time with one of our friendly and helpful staff.
Yes, a viewing is a special opportunity to say goodbye and spend time with your loved one.
You may choose to supply clothes or (we can supply a Funeral Gown) The deceased will always be dressed as you wish, whether or not you are viewing.
We will follow your instructions but offer you some alternatives.
After the funeral we apply electronically to the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages on your behalf. The Registry will forward the certified copy directly to the person making the funeral arrangements.
It's an honour to be invited to write and deliver the words that will sum up another persons life. Your first step should be to collect the facts, such as age, family information including children and marriages, places lived, career information, etc. Think about the person you’re remembering. What stories come to mind? What kinds of stories or quotes capture their personality? It’s a great idea to talk with other friends and family, so their thoughts can be included as well. Eulogies can be serious, full of family history and humorous, with anecdotes remembered and shared. It is preferable to be brief, rather than too long. Most importantly, remember to be yourself and speak from the heart. Who is responsible for making funeral arrangements? The person who had legal authority to make funeral arrangements is the Executor - the person named in the will to administer the estate. However, the responsibility can pass by mutual agreement to the next of kin or family friend. It is important to understand that whoever signs the authorisation for a funeral service to proceed will be financially responsible for the funeral and the only person with the authority to make arrangement with the crematorium or cemetery.
The person who had legal authority to make funeral arrangements is the Executor - the person named in the will to administer the estate. However, the responsibility can pass by mutual agreement to the next of kin or family friend. It is important to understand that whoever signs the authorisation for a funeral service to proceed will be financially responsible for the funeral and the only person with the authority to make arrangement with the crematorium or cemetery.
Funeral directors are professionals trained and experienced in assisting the bereaved in coping with death and making funeral arrangements. Some of the services funeral directors provide include: making arrangements for transporting the body, completing necessary paperwork, implementing your choices regarding the funeral and disposition of the body.
Embalming is the process of chemically treating the body in order to preserve it. It is needed in circumstances such as repatriation, above ground burial plus when there is a longer than average delay between death and the funeral. In normal circumstances embalming is a personal decision.
A funeral service is a ceremony that takes place with the body of the deceased present. A memorial service is a ceremony honouring the deceased without the body present. A memorial service can be held close to the time of death or at a later date, such as a birthday or anniversary.
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