Help and advice
Organising a funeral is not something many of us have to do often, so when the time does come it can feel quite overwhelming.
Hiram Philp Funerals have put together an extensive range of information that will help answer some of your questions.
In this section you will find information on preplanning a funeral, what to do immediately following a death, what you need to know when arranging a funeral, what to expect when attending a funeral and finally some things to consider after the funeral.
We understand that losing a loved one can be a be a life-changing event so if you feel that Gatton Funerals can help in any way we encourage you to get in touch.
For 24-hour support, every day of the week, call us on (07) 4632 4211.
Planning ahead
Planning a funeral when a loved one dies can be a challenging task, but did you know that a funeral can be planned and paid for ahead of time?
A prepaid funeral is a sensible alternative to funeral insurance or funeral bonds, and could save you money - you pay today's price and ensure the service will be tailored to your needs, wishes and budget.
When someone passes
When someone has passed away and if you've never arranged a funeral before, you might not know what you will need to do when a death has occurred.
You'll find more information about what to do when a death occurs, what to expect when meeting your funeral director, the Death Certificate and why funerals matter in this section.
Before the service
There is usually some time between making the initial funeral arrangements with your funeral director, and the time of the actual funeral service.
There are a number of things you may wish to consider before the funeral service, such as the choice of day and time, whether you will have a viewing and if you are writing a eulogy.
During the service
In this section Hiram Philp Funerals has shared some information around what to expect during the funeral service, including ways in which you may choose to participate in the service.
After the service
Once the funeral service is over, it is time to consider the type of memorial you would like for your loved one. Your options will depend on whether it was a burial or cremation service.
We also provide information about scattering ashes and resources for coping with grief.