25 Jan 2018 | Blog, Planning ahead |
For some, the thought of planning your own funerals can be sad. But the key thing to remember is that it doesn’t have to be. Rather, it’s a way for you to make important decisions and arrangements yourself, saving your family the emotional burden. What sort of service...
31 May 2017 | Blog, Funerals, Planning ahead |
By Dale Maroney – CEO at Walter Carter Funerals and Vice President of the NSW/ACT Division of the Australia Funeral Directors Association Funeral directors are in the news. Recent reports tout the industry’s costs as “shrouded in secrecy” and label our...
18 Jan 2017 | Blog, Grief, Planning ahead |
The news of David Bowie’s death reverberated around the world. Waking to the news of his death on 10 January 2016, fans around the world grieved the loss of a musical hero who provided the soundtrack to their lives. Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s hard to deny that...
08 Nov 2016 | Blog, Planning ahead |
Do you have any idea how big your digital footprint is? A decade ago, Microsoft released research showing that the average internet user had 25 online accounts. That was 25 different accounts with 25 different usernames and passwords to remember. Sounds like a lot,...
25 Oct 2016 | Blog, Funerals, Planning ahead |
You experience so much throughout the course of your life. Chances are your family and loved ones know quite a lot about you simply because of shared memories. Times spent together. Special life events. Significant family moments. These are the things you experience...
03 Aug 2016 | Blog, Planning ahead
For most people, the culmination of a good life is a “good death”. But what does that actually mean? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified 10 core themes associated with dying well: To have control over the process...
