Alan Harris McDonald

Funeral Directors Mount Austin | Funeral Directors Turvey Park | Funeral Directors Tatton | Funeral Directors Bourkelands | Funeral Directors Tolland | Funeral Directors Wagga Wagga | Funeral Directors Lake Albert | Funeral Directors Glenfield Park | Funeral Directors Lloyd | Funeral Directors Gumly Gumly | Funeral Directors Ashmont | Funeral Directors Springvale | Funeral Directors Moorong | Funeral Directors Boorooma | Funeral Directors Cartwrights Hill | Funeral Directors Forest Hill | Funeral Directors Bomen | Funeral Directors Estella | Funeral Directors Kapooka

Funeral Service | Cremation | Cremation Service | Funeral Directors | Mortuary Care | A Petite Affair Celebrants | Advice on Wording & Placement of Press Notices | All Necessary Arrangements | All faiths welcome | Audio Visual Services

Coffins | Casket | Coffins and Accessories | Daniel Woods Funeral Care | Funeral home | Pre Arranged Funerals | Private chapel | Wedding Packages

What happens when someone dies in a hospital or nursing home?

If death occurs at a public hospital, hospital staff will take care of all relevant formalities. At a nursing home, more onus falls on the family.

When is a coroner needed?

When death occurs due to non-natural causes including violence, accidental, unusual causes, and unexpected death.

How much choice does the family have in funeral arrangements?

The family has absolute choice in all of the funeral arrangements. There are only a few rare exceptions due the coronial investigations.

How long between death and the committal service?

The length of time between death and the committal service can vary depending on your instructions and the circumstances of the death.

What is embalming?

Embalming is carried out by a qualified embalmer and is a chemical treatment of a body which disinfects and preserves it.