Welcome to Australian Funeral Directors, Peter J Jackson's Articles

Poems or verse at a funeral can be a great comfort if chosen wisely. When someone reads a suitable verse befitting the person's life it makes the service very personal and is a comfort for the family. ......more

A Celebrant reads a biographical story about the honoree. The honoree's brother shares a poem he has written. ......more

How many uses can you find for a dead fox? When I happened upon one recently whilst out walking with my children, the poor lifeless creature suddenly became the catalyst for an important family moment. ......more

Most people want to put off thinking about their funerals. However, you can save your loved ones a good deal of hassle by doing some of the planning in advance. ......more

Death is something people dont want to think about. This just makes the person feel so bad inside and make one think if this could be have been prevented.

The truth is death is another phase in life. ......more

When my elderly parents fell ill, I found myself in a very human
predicament. I was thrust into the role of parent and advocate
while simultaneously dealing with the almost paralyzing fear of
their imminent deaths. ......more

How does one start over after the loss of a loved one? It is a monumental task that just feels overwhelming at times. ......more

Author: Dr. Pradeep K Chadha
Grief is an integral part of almost everyone's life. ......more

Author: Stan Popovich Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone. Some people fear of being alone for various reasons. ......more

Author: Anne Wolski - In a time when suicide has become a culture in society, it is important to be able to recognise the warning signs. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in people aged 15 - 24 with young males four times more likely to succeed due to the lethal ways in which they choose to kill themselves. ......more

Both writing and delivering a eulogy are emotional, but at the same time a step towards healing. It's never easy to put into words what someone's life meant to you and to summarize their life in just a few minutes. ......more

Author: Arthur Buchanan - Whether tragic events touch your family personally or are brought into your home via newspapers and television, you can help children cope with the anxiety that violence, death and disasters can cause. The Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign offers these pointers for parents and other caregivers: Encourage children to ask questions.

Listen to what they say. ......more