Planning a funeral while grieving or trying to plan ahead, so your family doesn’t have to is hard enough without discovering unexpected costs after the fact. Yet that’s exactly what happens to many Queensland families who accept a quoted price only to find it doesn’t reflect what they’ll actually pay. This article breaks down what…
If you’re an Australian citizen and experiencing the loss of a partner, did you know you may qualify for a Centrelink bereavement payment? The Australian Federal Government offers various financial assistance schemes to support individuals in the event of a bereavement. Individual circumstances determine the specific type and value of the payment. In this article,…
Are you in need of assistance for a funeral? According to the Burials Assistance Act 1965, the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, through the Coroners Court of Queensland (CCQ), has the authority to handle funeral arrangements for individuals who have passed away in Queensland and do not have any known next of kin who are…
Did you know that paying for funeral expenses from a deceased bank account is one option to help families pay for a funeral? At Anton Brown Funerals, we understand that funeral costs can add up quickly, leaving families struggling to find ways to pay for the services the way they want to honour their loved…