At Anton Brown Funerals, we understand that when you choose us to plan your loved one’s farewell you put your trust in our funeral directors and our wider team. We always strive to ensure our families are comfortable with their decision and with our team members, so we’re doing a series of blogs to introduce…
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More and more Australians are choosing cremation over a burial and if you or your loved one are among them, then you may have questions about picking a columbarium niche. There is a lot to keep in mind when determining a final resting place in a columbarium or elsewhere, for example, if the spot is…
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If you are planning a funeral for a loved one, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We understand that words may offer little comfort at this time, but the dedicated and compassionate team at Anton Brown Funerals in Brisbane is available to discuss your arrangements when you are ready. Organising a funeral can be…
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Throughout time funerals have been a significant ritual to mark the end of someone’s life, but the way we farewell our loved ones continues to evolve, and, of course, funerals and the industry itself have been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. In this blog, we discuss a number of funeral trends that were outlined in…
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If you have found yourself wondering what’s the purpose of funerals and why are they important, our latest blog explores the significance of carrying out this age-old ritual. What is the Purpose of Funerals? Acknowledge the reality and finality of death It can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that someone we…
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If you are considering what to do with a loved one’s cremated remains, you may have questions about the interment of ashes. Below we discuss what interment of ashes means and share some considerations when making this decision. What is an Interment of Ashes? Interment of ashes refers to the cremated remains being placed or…
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Are you wondering how to find out if someone has died in Australia? If there’s an old friend you’re hoping to reach, a relative you haven’t heard from in a while or a notable member of the community, there are a few ways to determine if they have passed away. We discuss those in greater…
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If your loved one in Queensland has passed away and wishes to be cremated, you may have questions about scattering their ashes and their final resting place. Below we discuss a few considerations when choosing that location. Things to Remember When Scattering Ashes in Queensland Do you need permission to scatter ashes in Queensland? A…
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A funeral should offer a fitting farewell to your loved one and a true representation of who they were as a person, so how do you pick a Funeral Celebrant in Brisbane to conduct the service? A Funeral Celebrant’s role cannot be underestimated. They tend to be the one writing and presenting the service, and…
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While some people have an idea of what their loved one’s wishes are when they die, others may have very been left with very little direction before their relative passed away. And as there is a lot to do during this time of mourning and many decisions to make when planning a funeral, we share…
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