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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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In this blog, we’d like to introduce you to our Brisbane Funeral Director Warrick McCorkell. Warrick is currently the longest serving staff member at Anton Brown Funerals and as we are a small family business, Warrick is involved in all aspects of the funeral service. Like all of our funeral directors, Warrick is a compassionate…
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Sorrow is an emotion that many of us choose to steer clear of at all costs, and this is one of the main reasons why a large proportion of people avoid talking about death. Yet while end-of-life conversations can be uncomfortable, overwhelming and confronting, they are important discussions to have with your loved ones. We…
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At our family-owned funeral home, we believe nothing is as important as family. So, when you choose Anton Brown Funerals in Brisbane, you are speaking to a funeral director from a local, independent funeral provider who will put your needs and your loved ones needs above all else. We care about our families and friends,…
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Flowers are a visual expression of our emotions and at a funeral they are often used as a meaningful way to personalise a service and acknowledge the person who has passed away. In saying that, funeral flowers can be understated, and you don’t need to spend a significant amount of money on extravagant floral funeral…
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