When it comes to our final send-off, most of us leave the details up to our loved ones. But there are benefits to pre-planning your funeral. Many people dread thinking about their own death but making plans for your funeral can take a load off of your loved ones when the time comes. It also…
When it comes to picking music for a funeral, more and more people are choosing modern funeral songs over traditional hymns. This trend is being seen across all age groups with families selecting songs that have a personal meaning to them or their loved one. Modern funeral songs tend to be more uplifting and celebratory,…
Do you have up and coming funeral and not sure what to wear? Rest assured, you are not alone. This question is widely searched in Google with thousands of Australians unsure of what clothing is appropriate to wear to a funeral. When you attend a funeral it is important to dress in a way that…
When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know what to do next. This article will explain what you can expect when planning a funeral in Australia. From deciding whether to have a burial or cremation to choosing who will officiate the service, there are many decisions to be made. With the help…
Cremation is an increasingly popular option for those who wish to be buried, but what about those who don’t want a funeral service? Can you get cremated without a funeral service? The answer is yes. A cremation-only service is called a ‘Direct Cremation’. Cremation urns are available in various sizes and styles, and you can…
Are you searching for a checklist for what to do when someone dies in Australia? We’ve put together a list of items to carry out following a loved one’s passing, and while the exact steps following a person’s death will depend on where they died and their cause of death, there are a few items…
We are often asked how long after death is a funeral in Australia? The exact number of days varies depending on a range of circumstances, but typically a funeral in Australia is held between two and five days after a person’s passing. In saying that, our Brisbane funeral home does not encourage rushing through the…
If you are concerned about your environmental footprint, you may be researching green burials in Queensland. At Anton Brown Funerals in Brisbane, we’ve not received a request for a green or natural burial as yet, but if someone wishes to pursue a more sustainable burial option, we would certainly work to fulfil those wishes. Below,…
Expressing sympathy to someone who has just lost a loved one can be incredibly challenging. We often feel uncertain about what to say, afraid that we might say the wrong thing or not convey our feelings in the right way. Grief is a deeply personal experience, and every person mourns differently. Yet, offering comforting words…
In this blog we’d like to give you an insight into the background and values of the owner and director of our family-owned funeral home, Anton Brown. Meet our Founder Anton Brown Anton’s career in the funeral industry spans 40 years and is thanks in part to his older brother Robert whose own job in…