An in-depth look at every aspect of a traditional Australian funeral or memorial ceremony and what goes into creating a personalised farewell
Outline of a typical Australian funeral ceremony
This is the first post in my new series on [...]
Opening music at a funeral
Music is important in life in general, but music at [...]
Introduction to the funeral ceremony
We've played the opening music and the mourners are all [...]
Candle lighting in a funeral
Candle lightings in a funeral ceremony can be a beautiful [...]
Religion in a civil funeral
Civil funerals in Australia are for people who don't want [...]
Readings in funerals
Readings in funerals can be useful for two reasons: they're [...]
Words of comfort in the funeral
Words of comfort are a crucial section of the funeral [...]
The eulogy in a funeral
When I use the word "eulogy" in relation to the [...]
Personal tributes in a funeral
When I use the word "tribute" in relation to the [...]
Reflection during a funeral
After all the storytelling and tributes are finished, it's important [...]