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When one dies, one can choose to be buried in the ground or at sea. But as time goes on, more and more Australians are choosing cremation. Of the 128,500 Australians who die each year, around 70% of those are choosing cremation — a number that is rising by 0.5% each year.

Funeral pre-planning sounds like a horrible thing to do. You may be young and healthy and find the idea odd and unnecessary. But trust us, it’s the most responsible and caring thing you can do for your loved ones regardless of your age.

When choosing what type of tree to plant in memory of someone, picking a tree that blooms on their birthday may be a great idea. We put together a list of trees that bloom during each season, month and astrological sign.

Lots of Victorians personally experienced a limit on the number of funeral attendees in 2020-2021 due to Covid-19.

What is it like to have a restricted funeral in a pandemic?

Why are we drawn to the beauty and magnificence of trees? The reliance we have on trees is vital to our health and wellbeing – but over time we are finding ourselves more deeply connected to trees on an emotional level.

Cemeteries in Australia are fast reaching capacity, fuelled by a growing population as well as an ageing one.

Why is cremation a popular choice? It might not surprise you to know that up to 70% of Australians are choosing cremation over traditional burials.

Anyone who has loved and cared for a pet will say that they are a member of the family. The special connection that we have

If you’re thinking about cremation for a loved one when it’s time to say goodbye or even how you yourself would like to remain on