A recent Warwick funeral review
22.01.24
Thank you for the lovely words we received – “I cannot commend enough the service and care our family received through the loss of our husband/father. The warmth and timely efficiency of every step was greatly appreciated. There were no surprises about the services and fees as the website is well constructed easily navigated and
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Offset funerals
19.01.24
We might be small, and our contribution equally so, but it’s a contribution all the same. I started Rest, wanting to make a difference not only for our clients, but the planet as well. Funerals can be quite costly for the environment. The energy required to produce timber coffins, chemicals used in bonding, fuel used
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Funeral insurance… the myth, the fable, the fine print. We’ve heard it over and over again yet people are still paying a hefty price. It’s 2014, you’ve just turned 50 and you’ve made a decision to get funeral insurance so that your loved ones won’t be burdened with those expenses in the future (a long
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A Goondiwindi Funeral
21.09.23
A Goondiwindi funeral doesn’t have to cost the earth. Rest Funerals & Death Care service the region, offering affordable options for locals. With cost of living being a real issue for locals in Goondiwindi, why put added strain on at the end of life. Rest is about options and affordability. Getting people involved in making
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Death in other places
31.08.23
It’s been 36 years since I was last in Germany, and this trip has been truly special. I have always been German, but Australian at the same time. And being born and raised in Singapore has only added to the complexity of this strange but interesting life. Something is stirring inside me that can’t really
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Natural cemetery… a forest farewell.
28.08.23
Deep in an oak and birch filled forest, behind the tiny hamlet of Bötersheim in Germany’s north, we walked in search of one particular tree. A menagerie of bird song filled the dense wood as we walked. Basic, but well worn dirt and gravel pathways wound their way between the ancient trees and a wide
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Warwick Funeral
23.06.23
A Warwick funeral unlike many others. This week I had the privilege of supporting a family with the final care of their mum. With the help of Debbie, from The Last Chapter, the family were advised on how they could keep Mum at home overnight and spend that time with her, saying their last goodbyes
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Do I need a funeral director?
16.01.23
The simple answer in Queensland is no. We have covered this in another post, but it keeps popping up with misinformation around the subject. Obviously you need to do the right thing in your state or territory, however, in Queensland we the people can take charge of just about everything. Let’s get the violent and
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In January, Mum was in planning mode. I guess it was a case of anything and everything to keep her mind busy. Through the fog, caused by the mixed bag of drugs, she poured over these books she loved so much. A Tree In The House by @annabellehickson was one in particular. If you know
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Something I never thought to ask. What’s the difference between a coffin and a casket? Up until recently I always thought it was just a name and that American’s called it one thing while we called it another. But no, I was completely wrong. A casket is rectangular whereas a coffin has a wider section
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What’s your after death action plan?
26.07.22
After death planning is something that so many of us don’t think about, but is so important. My mum went into planning overdrive when she knew her time was coming. I believe many people in a similar situation would be the same. Occupy the mind and keep focused on what you can do rather than
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Please remember that this is a guide that we created based on our experience in early 2022 and that some things may have changed. You can get in touch with us if you would like assistance to DIY a funeral. Call your doctor (if at home) to confirm the death and provide a CAUSE OF
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What is a doula?
19.06.22
Someone to help show you the way… Planning for end of life can be a tough subject for many, however in saying that, it doesn’t have to be something to deal with at end of life. You may or may not have heard of terms like ‘death doula’ or ‘death walker’ but really, an end
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Dealing with death by decorating…
01.06.22
Dealing with death is an experience we all come to know, but only you will know your experience. That’s to say we all experience grief in different ways, so no one but you knows what it feels like. When mum was approaching her final weeks, the Daisybox that she would be cremated in, arrived at
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“Dear Grammy, I wish you good luck on your journey. Remember how much I love you and that I’d do anything for you.” My child’s words in a note they placed in mum’s Daisy Box. I cry whenever I look at this photo. The kindness, the love of giving that my mum was known for
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