Settlement Guide: How a funeral is organised in Australia

When death occurs, family members tend to go into shock and grief and may not know what to do next.

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Migrant travel often creates uncertain and unpredictable scenarios. One is the uncertainty in the face of the death of a loved one or friend. It is therefore important to know how funerals are performed in Australia.


When death occurs, family members are likely to experience shock and grief and may not know what to do next. For many, this can be a first time experience.
The Australian cemetery is very different from the one where Mr Kuriakose's family came from in Kerala, India.
The funeral director liaises closely with family members of the deceased to understand the requirements surrounding funerals. They help in finding appropriate and affordable funerals for families.
They can take care of all the paperwork and documentation in organizing a funeral.
They work closely with The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry and assist in registering deaths.



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