How to Choose the Right Urn for Your Loved One
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and the process of planning a cremation service can feel overwhelming. One important decision you’ll need to make is selecting an urn to hold your loved one’s ashes. An urn is more than just a container; it is a reflection of your loved one’s personality and…
Can You Use Superannuation to Pay for a Cremation Funeral?
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging moments in life. The grief that comes with it can be overwhelming, and the last thing you want to think about is the financial burden of a funeral or cremation. Fortunately, there are options available to help you cover these expenses. One of these options…
How Unattended Cremations Can Still Offer Unique Farewell Experiences
Saying goodbye to a loved one is a deeply personal experience that should reflect their unique life and character. At Dignified Cremations, we understand how important it is to create a farewell that truly honours your loved one, while still being mindful of the cost. That’s why we keep our cremations as affordable as possible,…
Making the Right Choice: When and Why to Opt for Cremation-Only Services
When it comes to planning a funeral, it can be a difficult and emotionally draining experience. It’s important to make sure that the wishes of the deceased and their family are respected and that the arrangements are made in accordance with their individual needs. For some people, choosing to opt for cremation-only services may be…
Why Younger Generations Favour Cremations
When it comes to planning for the end of life, many people have strong opinions on what type of funeral service they would prefer. While traditional burial services have long been the norm, there has been a shift in recent years towards cremation, particularly among younger generations. This trend is not surprising, as cremation offers…
Saying goodbye to your loved one doesn’t need to cost a small fortune!
When a loved one passes away, many people turn to traditional funeral services to pay their respects and honor their memory. But funeral services can be expensive, with costs often exceeding $10,000. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, Dignified Cremations offers quality unattended cremations in the Greater Brisbane area starting at $1190 –…
Common Misconceptions about Unattended Cremation Funerals
Whilst cremation has certainly taken over from burial as the most popular option amongst Australians, information about unattended cremations has been quite slow to filter out to the market. This lower-cost option is not generally pushed or advertised by traditional funeral operators because it strips back their profit margins. Below we’re going to clarify some…
Where should you scatter ashes?
It may be quite tough to go through the rituals of losing a loved one. Getting caught up in making sure all the minor details of their end-of-life plan can be followed places a lot of pressure on a family. This page intends to provide you with guidance and support about ash-spreading customs. First and…
Unattended cremation: What is a cremation without a funeral service?
What is an unattended cremation service? A direct cremation, also known as an unattended cremation, is one in which the cremation is scheduled independently of any accompanying formal funeral service. The unattended cremation service provided by Dignified Cremations includes all transportation, medical and legal documentation such as the death certificate, a private unattended cremation, and…
DIY funerals: Is a funeral director necessary?
For loved ones left behind, the days after a death can be devastating and overwhelming in equal measure. Hundreds of decisions have to be taken: the funeral director, the service, the choice of cremation or burial, the wake, the catering and so on – and that’s just the immediate stuff. Then there’s the bureaucracy of…
