If you are grieving your loved one but need to organise to send their dead body overseas from Australia, you can count on Anton Brown Funerals to handle every step of their repatriation with compassion and professionalism. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, we explain how the process works below, and how we are able to ease…
Knowing how to behave at a funeral, or around someone who is grieving, isn’t always easy, but in this blog, we share some guidance about funeral etiquette in Australia which may be of assistance. Funeral Etiquette Australia If you worry about how to handle yourself at a solemn event like a funeral or wake, then…
While death is an inevitable part of life, it’s something many of us don’t like to discuss. However, at some point you may need to decide and express if you’d like to be buried or cremated. In this blog, we take a look at some queries about cremation, specifically, what it is and what the…
If you are reading this and have recently lost a loved one, please accept our deepest sympathies. We hope that this article can ease your heartache of planning a funeral. Below, we share a step-by-step guide of how to plan a funeral and tasks you may need to complete in the lead up to a…
A direct cremation may be a straightforward and uncomplicated option for those who don’t want an elaborate funeral service in a church or chapel. This type of cremation (also known as a non-attended cremation, cremation only and no-service cremation) has been increasing in popularity over the years and has also become the preferred choice for…
Anton Brown Funerals has been planning funeral services, burials and cremations in Brisbane and beyond for more than 25 years. In that time, our compassionate funeral directors have helped to arrange countless farewells that are dignified, and provide a fitting tribute to loved ones. We also understand that the deceased may have had specific last…
Are you trying to find the grave of an old friend or relative in Brisbane? There are online search tools, in particular one established by the Brisbane City Council, which may be able to help you locate their final resting place more easily. Below, we explain how the Brisbane City Council tool works and just…
Death is an inevitable part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier to come to terms with a person’s passing or find the right words to express your sympathy to a friend or loved one. Condolence messages, even short ones, can show a bereaved person that they’re not alone, that you support them…
Funerals costs can add up quickly, but if you don’t think you can afford a funeral for a loved one, and their assets can’t cover the expense, you may be eligible for some assistance. There are strict terms and conditions, and this blog is a great starting point as we explain more and where to…
It’s no secret that funerals can be expensive and the burden of finding the money quickly to pay for a fitting tribute when someone passes away can add extra pressure on those you love. This is one of the main reasons many people choose to pre-plan funerals and put money aside for the arrangements. There…