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How Long Does a Cremation Actually Take From Start to Finish?
When choosing between a cremation and a burial, it’s natural to want a clear understanding of what’s involved. While traditional burials are common for many global cultures, not everyone knows exactly what happens at a cremation, the process involved, and how long it...
How To Support Someone Who Has Lost A Loved One
The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for those mourning and for those around them. When it comes to somebody experiencing grief, you won't always know the right thing to say or do. Here are 5 pointers for bridging the gap and supporting those who are...
8 ways to honour the anniversary of your loved one’s death
No matter how many years go by, you’ll never forget the caring presence of a lost loved one. Taking the time to celebrate their life by honouring their passing is not just a beautiful way to pay tribute, but a positive way to deal with loss in the years following...
Why DIY Funerals don’t work
Preparing a funeral for a loved one, or pre-planning one for yourself, can often feel like an exhausting, stressful process, especially when the weight of payment falls to you. However, it's vital to have the correct information before deciding to disregard the...
Grieving Advice from Hetherington Funerals
Feeling the loss of a loved one deeply isn’t just normal, it’s natural. Grief shows you are an emotional, loving, and complex human being who bonds closely with others through purposeful relationships. While mourning the passing of a beloved friend or family member is...
Top 3 tips to choosing the right cremation urn
One key part of arranging a cremation service is choosing an urn for the ashes. Providing families with a beautiful urn to carry away the remains of their loved one is both a form of closure and a personalised goodbye. With so many styles and designs on offer,...
Things to Consider When Selecting a Coffin
Finding the right coffin is an important part of arranging any funeral, as it is the physical vessel holding the precious remains of your loved one. The casket often plays a central role during a farewell ceremony, as it is usually placed front and centre, acting as a...
Arranging Transport of a Loved One
Losing someone you love is never easy but should a person close to you pass away overseas, the situation becomes more complicated. Bringing your loved one home for a funeral in Perth or a cremation service can be overwhelming during this time of grief, so here is a...
Finding The Right Urn
When faced with choosing a cremation urn, it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed. Making a decision like this comes with a certain pressure, as it’s a visual reminder of what a much-treasured person meant to others, as well as a final resting place. ...
Calling for a funeral service while grieving your loss
Calling for a funeral service while grieving your loss The demise of a loved one can be truly earth-shattering. Be it your child, husband, father or someone close, death always takes us by shock. In such times of intense grieving and anxiety, the stress of arranging a...
Get in touch for more information about Perth funerals and keepsake urns
It is our responsibility to ensure we meet your individual requirements in any way we possibly can. For more information on burials, cremations or any of our other services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Because you never know when you’re going to need us, our team is available to contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can talk you through the services and processes of a funeral with a dedication to quality of care, and answer any questions you have. Call us on (08) 9459 2846 or alternatively, send an email to info@hetheringtonfunerals.com.au.