Donations

• How may family and friends donate to charities?

Employment opportunities

• Working in the funeral profession
• Working for Nelson Bros
• Working in Australia

Eulogies

• How do I deliver a eulogy?

Funeral etiquette

Questions relating to:

• The funeral service

• Seating

• The ceremony

• Funeral procession

• At the cemetery

• What is appropriate dress?

• Should children come to a funeral?

• Immediately after the funeral

Pre-paid Funerals

• For all your queries about planning ahead and pre-paid funerals

Refreshments

• What refreshment options do I have?

Who to notify

• Who do I notify after someone dies?
• Removal of a person's name from mailing lists

Ballarat

• Does Nelson Bros assist families in Ballarat?

Cremation

• How many people use cremation today in Victoria?
• What happens to the coffin or casket after the service?
• Is the coffin or casket cremated with the body?
• What happens to precious and other metals whilst in the cremator?
• Can relatives witness the cremation?
• Do I get the correct cremated remains?
• Can I keep the cremated remains if I want to?
• How can I ensure that I am cremated when I die?

Embalming

• What is embalming?
• What are the reasons for embalming?
• How is the deceased embalmed?

Glossary

• We help you understand some of the different terminology used in funerals

If you have any questions or want more information about Nelson Bros and our services, please contact us by clicking on "E-mail Nelson Bros" above right.  Alternatively, call us anytime on (03) 8398 4333.

Last modified: 14 September, 2005

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