Meeting with the Funeral Director
This meeting can take place in your home, at the hospital or at any of our venues which ever is the most convenient for you.
The Funeral Director will arrange the following with your advice:
- The transfer of the deceased person to the Funeral Home.
- Record the appropriate personal details and funeral arrangements.
- The most suitable time and day for the funeral.
- Contact and confirm the availability of the Minister or Celebrant.
- Confirm and book the venue either Church, Chapel or other significant place.
- Confirm the time and book the cemetery or crematorium.
- Order the floral arrangement for the coffin or casket.
- Prepare and email death and funeral notices to the relevant newspapers.
- Provide envelopes and collection box for Donations to a Charity - if required.
- Contact the local RSL to arrange a service for ex-service personnel and provide red poppies and the Australian flag.
- Notify Centrelink or the Department of Veterans' Affairs of the death of the person concerned.
- Complete and lodge the Notification of Death form.
- Complete the cremation forms (as applicable).
- Complete order for burial form (as applicable)
- Order a copy of the Death Certificate as requested.
- Provide an estimate of the funeral cost for the Executor or next of kin.
- Arrange to prepare a photographic presentation of the deceased's life for the day of the funeral.
- Provide a Memorial Book for signatures at the church.
- Arrange for the provision and serving of refreshments to guests at the funeral as required.
- Arrange for those special touches such as balloons or doves
- Prepare Orders of Service or Mass Booklets
