Modern Australian Funerals and How They Have Changed

by Tony Wilson Marketing Manager

A lot in terms of selecting the funeral type for an individual depends upon the personality of the same. But there is an equal influence of several factors like religion, belief, culture, location, budget, etc. Then, there is one more thing that has a major role in determining whether to go with prepaid funerals or any other factor. That one thing is the information that you have, about different types of funeral services available in your region. Generally, mostly funeral homes have services you offer related to all kinds of funeral services, but still, knowing about them is a better method and this is what we have done here in this write-up.

Modern Australian Funerals

Modern-day trends, habits, etc. are changing drastically and hence, we have also seen the change in the concept of funerals that is changing and also been accepted by the Australians. The changing trends have resulted into people now taking it as "mandatory" you wear black, full suits and also, long funeral service is now replaced totally by celebrant-led life celebration. There is now also the entry of multi-media tributes, modern songs and an order of service booklet containing photographs of the deceased.

These modern-day funerals are organised at different places ranging from a chapel to a club or in open air venues. Ideally, the location is chosen by the family and they make sure that the chosen location again reflects the lifestyle of the deceased. These funerals of modern-day now also include releasing of doves or butterflies free or even white balloons. Not to mention, there is floral a well as musical tribute along with some age-old traditions like eulogy, words of remembrance, prayers, poems, etc.

The best thing about these modern-day funerals is that just like prepaid funerals services, these services can also be personalised to match your specifications, budget and traditions. In case, the concept of prepaid funerals is chosen and the client has chosen the plan for self, in that case, there is also the opportunity of making an appearance with the help of a pre-recorded video message to the guests.

Religious Funerals for Multi-Cultural Australians

Australia has always been a proud country by its diversity in cultures present in the society and this diversity is also seen in the services offered by funeral directors. In mostly cases, these professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills to organise a funeral ceremony for any religion, culture, belief and faith. This means that they will be in a better position to help you no matter to what religion or culture you belong to. They are aware of all the guidelines, rules, laws, etc. in their respective religion in the context of the last rites of the deceased.

Christian funerals are usually held in a church or cathedral and led by a priest or pastor and similar, they can even hold Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, Islamic and Hindu funerals with full compliance to rules and traditions. You will also find some funeral directors holding specialisation in a particular religion, whereas some would be the having the capability of organising funerals for all religions. For better services, they don’t mind taking leads and guidance from the family of the deceased.