Shock, Grief, Guilt and Anger are often felt by the people left behind when someone dies. All three are NORMAL. Here we will look at the shock of losing someone when they die. Shock Of Losing Someone When They Die The following are…

Oakleigh Funeral Homes have many years of experience helping families with funeral services involving cremations. So they are aware that many questions are surrounding this and have made a helpful list of frequently asked questions about cremation. So here we will look at…

Funeral costs are governed by the family’s preferences and financial circumstances. The Funeral Director can assist with this. Here we look at Funeral cost issues in South Africa. Oakleigh Funeral Homes have years of experience in discussing the extent of funerals and advising…

There is an increasing trend by families and loved ones to personalise a funeral service. This way the family member who died can be remembered and respected. It is also a precious process that helps makes the family feel “closer” to the person…

When you meet with the Oakleigh Funeral Director, the first thing they will do is relax the family or their representative in a comfortable, familiar setting. Here we will look at the outline of a funeral programme Even if there is a pre-need…

When a loved one dies, it is very hard to know quite what to do immediately. After the initial shock, there are various steps which you must take. Oakleigh homes can assist with a great deal of this, but it is perhaps best…

Many of us do not want to think about our death. It is natural, and people often find it uncomfortable to think about their death and how it will impact on their families. Planning for funerals can be a tough task. It is…

Not one of us wants to witness the death of a loved one. This can be totally heartbreaking, stressful and devastating. Here we look at what food not to serve at a funeral. When we all get together at a funeral to say…

If you don’t have a funeral plan, when someone dies, you may unwittingly stumble into the first funeral home you can think of. Without research, you can’t possibly know or trust what you’re getting regarding value for money. In the US,  a 3-month…

More than often when one thinks of funeral cover the thought only extends to oneself. But you should consider the benefits of covering your whole family. Although taking out a funeral plan is to cover the expenses left behind for family members once…