What is the first thing I need to do when a death occurs?
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Firstly, you require a legal pronouncement of death. If your loved one died in hospital, hospice, aged care or whilst receiving palliative care at home, the medical team will take care of this.
If the death occurred at home or unexpectedly elsewhere, call an ambulance, police or their doctor.
Please be mindful of the deceased wishes in their advance health directive if applicable.
Notify Close Friends and Family
Every family is different, and there is no right or wrong way to do things. For some families, sharing the news in person or over the phone is critical. We recommend you contact a friend or family member to inform them of the death, and then share the task of further text messages, emails or calls if required.
After taking the time you need, you can start to arrange the funeral.
How soon should the funeral be held?
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There is no set time period within which you need to hold a funeral. However, it should be noted that some religions require the funeral to be held within a specific timeframe and if the death requires a coronial inquiry, this will also delay funeral timings.
Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?
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It may be the executor of the will, otherwise the next of kin or close relative or friend can arrange the funeral.
How long does it take for funerals to be arranged?
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It entirely depends on you, your family and the wishes of the deceased. There are no formal rules on how long you should wait before holding a funeral and the type of service you will want to have will determine the time.
How much will a funeral cost?
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The cost of a funeral will depend on the choices you make and the financial needs of your family. At Gift of Grace Funerals, we have flexible funeral package options that will suit your family’s wishes and individual budget
Alternatively, we can meet with you to personally customise and tailor your funeral service.
What areas do Gift of Grace Funerals service?
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Gift of Grace Funerals are available in the Perth Metro area and beyond. Gift of Grace Funerals can accomodate funeral services held in the Fremantle, Karrakatta, and Pinnaroo Cemetery Chapels as well as homes, community halls, sports/ golf/ yacht/tennis clubs/ footy clubs, stadiums, wineries, public houses, restaurants, beaches, theatres and galleries.
What is a eco funeral/natural funeral?
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An eco-friendly funeral (also called natural funeral) is a type of funeral that aims to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining dignity in death. The way we do this is by the provision of an environmentally sustainable range of coffins and urns, supporting the use of natural burial grounds, and encouraging minimal funerary practices. For more information on natural funerals,
click here.
Can I have an eco friendly funeral in Perth?
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Yes, Gift of Grace Funerals are able to arrange natural, eco friendly funerals in Perth and its surrounds. We have put together the Pure Grace Funeral Package to accommodate this natural approach to death - you can view the funeral inclusions
here.
What is a pre-planned funeral?
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A pre-planned funeral involves meeting with Gift of Grace Funerals and planning your end of life wishes. This summary can then be left with ourselves or placed for safe keeping within the family home. Please be mindful to let your family know where it is.
No payment is made for a pre planning your funeral
A pre paid funeral is a funeral that is planned and paid for in advance
Do you have any funeral packages in Perth?
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Yes, in an effort to simplify pricing we have created a range of affordable funeral packages in Perth to choose from in your time of need. Alternatively, our products and services can be broken down into per item costs so you can tailor a service to suit your wishes and individual budget.
How do I know which funeral package is right for me and my family?
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Whether your need is immediate, or you are just planning ahead, our compassionate and understanding team are here to assist you to create a truly memorable experience and life honouring event. We can guide you in every step of the arrangement process.
Does having a cremation mean I can’t have a funeral service?
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Not at all. Regardless of whether you choose burial or cremation, you can still have a funeral service
Who would be looking after us/our family? Would it be the same person throughout from initial contact, through making all of the arrangements to the carrying out of the ceremony?
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The same caring person will work alongside you throughout the entire process. This person will be available 24hrs to assist with any queries.
Is it your company run by a family/independent company or part of a chain? Often funeral businesses retain the names of the original owners long after the business has been sold on to a larger group.
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Gift of Grace is a locally owned and operated funeral business with the capacity to oversee any size funeral, - yet small enough to offer compassionate and personalised care.
Would you come to our home to discuss the arrangements? At our convenience? Is there a cost for this?
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We will meet you at your preferred location and time at no cost for an A/H consultation.
Where will the deceased be taken? Who would be looking after the body of the person who has died? Can we meet them?
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Certainly, - our wonderful, qualified and professional mortuary technicians would love to also support you. Your loved one will be cared for at Bellrae Mortuary Services, Malaga. Their contact details will be freely available and you are most welcome to visit at your convenience.
Can we help care for the person who has died by washing and dressing him/her?
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We encourage families to be involved with their loved one’s after death care to whatever extent they want. There are no restrictions on spending time with the person who has died.
Does your pricelist break everything down so we can choose as much or as little from you as we want?
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Gift of Grace provide a variety of service options, all of which allow you to tailor according to personal, cultural, religious and financial needs of your family. We are happy to support your families choice and assist with whatever services are required.
Many people prefer to obtain prices before engaging a funeral director and we can certainly provide obligation free guidance and advice.
A price list can be emailed or sent to you upon request.
What types of coffins do you offer? What do you know about the different types and where are they sourced from? If we don’t like any of them, can you obtain alternatives? Can we supply our own coffin if we choose?
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Gift of Grace recognises your coffin choice is a personal decision and an important focal point to any funeral service. We provide a unique range of eco friendly hand woven coffins sourced from Fair Trade manufacturers, and recycled cardboard coffins
www.serendipitycoffins.com.au.
However, if you prefer a traditional coffin, a complete range is readily available and can be viewed on our website www.giftofgracefunerals.com.au . It is legal to supply your own coffin and we welcome all inquiries to support you to do this.
If we want the funeral on a particular day and at a specific time would you be able to communicate this?
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We believe a funeral doesn’t have to happen Monday – Friday between 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Our diverse lifestyles don’t always allow for such structure and we understand and respect you may want a celebration of life at a time and place of your preferred choice.
If we organised transport of the deceased and pallbearing ourselves, what difference would this make to the cost of the service?
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We love to see family, friends and communities involved in farewelling their loved one. Costs would be mutually negotiated and reduced accordingly.
What is a “good funeral” and is good funeral more expensive?
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Only you can know what would be a ‘good’ funeral for you and your family. Everyone is different but we believe a good funeral is one where you, the person arranging the funeral, feel in control of what happens and where you are given clear information about the choices available to you.
A funeral doesn’t have to be an event following a formulaic pattern; you can create a ceremony that is uniquely designed to reflect the life of the person who has died.
We believe that if people knew they had more choices, they would much rather be in control of their loved ones ‘send off’ and funeral ceremonies could become special memories rather than occasions to be dreaded.
“Good” doesn’t mean it has to be more expensive. Be aware of your budget and select a funeral director who is flexible in their approach and best suits your needs.
What are my choices and what type of funeral ceremony can we have?
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By law, a body must be buried or cremated, but the detail of the ceremony itself is entirely up to you.
Gift of Grace offers:
- Traditional funerals
- Natural burial
- Religious and non religious services
- Alternative services for those seeking non corporate funerals
- Family/Community led funerals
- No service – private cremation or private burial
- Assistance with DIY funerals
What makes your company the right one for us to choose?
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Although legally you don’t have to use a funeral director, the vast majority of people find it helpful to have some professional support. Gift of Grace is about empowering the bereaved family to become inclusive in planning a ceremony that is not a standardised ritual, but one of which is specifically devised to reflect the life and personality of the deceased. Our gentle and professional team believe you must be cherished in death and our promise is to honour your death, - one of the most meaningful transitions of all.
What is the first thing I need to do when a death occurs?
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Firstly, you require a legal pronouncement of death. If your loved one died in hospital, hospice, aged care or whilst receiving palliative care at home, the medical team will take care of this.
If the death occurred at home or unexpectedly elsewhere, call an ambulance, police or their doctor.
Please be mindful of the deceased wishes in their advance health directive if applicable.
Notify Close Friends and Family
Every family is different, and there is no right or wrong way to do things. For some families, sharing the news in person or over the phone is critical. We recommend you contact a friend or family member to inform them of the death, and then share the task of further text messages, emails or calls if required.
After taking the time you need, you can start to arrange the funeral.
How soon should the funeral be held?
+
There is no set time period within which you need to hold a funeral. However, it should be noted that some religions require the funeral to be held within a specific timeframe and if the death requires a coronial inquiry, this will also delay funeral timings.
Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?
+
It may be the executor of the will, otherwise the next of kin or close relative or friend can arrange the funeral.
How long does it take for funerals to be arranged?
+
It entirely depends on you, your family and the wishes of the deceased. There are no formal rules on how long you should wait before holding a funeral and the type of service you will want to have will determine the time.
Who would be looking after us/our family? Would it be the same person throughout from initial contact, through making all of the arrangements to the carrying out of the ceremony?
+
The same caring person will work alongside you throughout the entire process. This person will be available 24hrs to assist with any queries.
Is it your company run by a family/independent company or part of a chain? Often funeral businesses retain the names of the original owners long after the business has been sold on to a larger group.
+
Gift of Grace is a locally owned and operated funeral business with the capacity to oversee any size funeral, - yet small enough to offer compassionate and personalised care.
Can we help care for the person who has died by washing and dressing him/her?
+
We encourage families to be involved with their loved one’s after death care to whatever extent they want. There are no restrictions on spending time with the person who has died.
What types of coffins do you offer? What do you know about the different types and where are they sourced from? If we don’t like any of them, can you obtain alternatives? Can we supply our own coffin if we choose?
+
Gift of Grace recognises your coffin choice is a personal decision and an important focal point to any funeral service. We provide a unique range of eco friendly hand woven coffins sourced from Fair Trade manufacturers, and recycled cardboard coffins
www.serendipitycoffins.com.au.
However, if you prefer a traditional coffin, a complete range is readily available and can be viewed on our website www.giftofgracefunerals.com.au . It is legal to supply your own coffin and we welcome all inquiries to support you to do this.
If we want the funeral on a particular day and at a specific time would you be able to communicate this?
+
We believe a funeral doesn’t have to happen Monday – Friday between 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Our diverse lifestyles don’t always allow for such structure and we understand and respect you may want a celebration of life at a time and place of your preferred choice.
What is a “good funeral” and is good funeral more expensive?
+
Only you can know what would be a ‘good’ funeral for you and your family. Everyone is different but we believe a good funeral is one where you, the person arranging the funeral, feel in control of what happens and where you are given clear information about the choices available to you.
A funeral doesn’t have to be an event following a formulaic pattern; you can create a ceremony that is uniquely designed to reflect the life of the person who has died.
We believe that if people knew they had more choices, they would much rather be in control of their loved ones ‘send off’ and funeral ceremonies could become special memories rather than occasions to be dreaded.
“Good” doesn’t mean it has to be more expensive. Be aware of your budget and select a funeral director who is flexible in their approach and best suits your needs.
What are my choices and what type of funeral ceremony can we have?
+
By law, a body must be buried or cremated, but the detail of the ceremony itself is entirely up to you.
Gift of Grace offers:
- Traditional funerals
- Natural burial
- Religious and non religious services
- Alternative services for those seeking non corporate funerals
- Family/Community led funerals
- No service – private cremation or private burial
- Assistance with DIY funerals
What makes your company the right one for us to choose?
+
Although legally you don’t have to use a funeral director, the vast majority of people find it helpful to have some professional support. Gift of Grace is about empowering the bereaved family to become inclusive in planning a ceremony that is not a standardised ritual, but one of which is specifically devised to reflect the life and personality of the deceased. Our gentle and professional team believe you must be cherished in death and our promise is to honour your death, - one of the most meaningful transitions of all.
What areas do Gift of Grace Funerals service?
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Gift of Grace Funerals are available in the Perth Metro area and beyond. Gift of Grace Funerals can accomodate funeral services held in the Fremantle, Karrakatta, and Pinnaroo Cemetery Chapels as well as homes, community halls, sports/ golf/ yacht/tennis clubs/ footy clubs, stadiums, wineries, public houses, restaurants, beaches, theatres and galleries.
Would you come to our home to discuss the arrangements? At our convenience? Is there a cost for this?
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We will meet you at your preferred location and time at no cost for an A/H consultation.
