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Welcome Welcome to the first Tomorrow newsletter! Each edition we will touch on important subjects like grief and where to get support. We will also include articles from our Journal Page and from time to time, introduce you to people via an interview. Seasonal grief Recently, we read about ‘seasonal grief,’ which is a way […]

Donating organs after death is a wonderful, life-giving gift. However, finding out how to donate a person’s organs is complicated. It requires detailed research and communication with quite a few different institutions. And it’s dependent on things like timing, the age of the donor and how they died. If you are arranging a donation for […]

As a full time, professional Funeral Celebrant in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Rachael Angus believes that her work is more than just a job, it’s a calling. Having officiated over 1500 services in the past decade, she is in demand for creating highly personalised ceremonies. Rachael is also a Funeral Celebrant Trainer and […]

If you need to organise a funeral, one of the first steps is to decide on a funeral home. This guide will help you to understand the differences between various funeral homes in Sydney and the questions you need to ask to decide on the best funeral home for you. What does a funeral home […]

At Tomorrow Funerals we are committed to offering one simple transparent package to our clients, but not at the expense of the environment! In fact, we aim to improve standards in the funeral industry when it comes to lowering the carbon footprint of funerals in Australia. One initiative we are really proud of is the […]

Included in the Tomorrow Memorial package are a whole host of extras. We believe that putting all of this together in one simple package makes the difficult task of planning a funeral, just a little easier. Our ‘Stories Bundle’ includes: A tribute video Design for ‘Order of Service’ & or Thank You cards A life-story […]

Tomorrow Funerals is a ‘cremation-only’ funeral business that services all of Metropolitan Melbourne (including the Mornington Peninsula) and the Geelong region. Tomorrow provides a modern approach that simply makes sense for many Australians who are now more comfortable with the concept of cremation and memorial-style funerals. We believe in keeping things simple, but also do […]

Based in South Yarra, Tomorrow Funerals is the only Melbourne funeral business to concentrate exclusively on memorial services. This means we specialise in ‘celebrations of life’ (after a premium cremation, which we arrange) at outstanding venues like Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club (RSYTC.) Our memorials, offer a modern way to remember someone, outside of a […]

Why is it so difficult to get a clear price for a funeral in Australia? We think that working out the price of a funeral in Australia is more difficult than it should be. In fact, at Tomorrow Funerals, we believe complete transparency and ensuring our packages are clear. One of the issues in understanding […]

If you need to organise a funeral in Melbourne, you’re probably thinking the first step is to choose a funeral director? Well, yes… and no. Yes, it is very important you find a funeral director you can trust with the important job of taking care of your loved one. And of course, you will need […]

In early 2022, Tomorrow Funerals, was honoured to help celebrate the life of Thomas Peters – the much loved patriarch of a family spanning four generations. Tom was a gentleman and a ‘gentle’ man. At his core he was a family man, but he was also known for his quiet yet dignified manner, and for his […]

As more Australians choose cremation over burial, the decision around what to do with the cremated remains of their loved ones is an important one. Scattering ashes is the right choice for some, whilst others prefer to find a more permanent location – a place they can visit and feel close to the person who […]

Tomorrow Funerals is the only Melbourne funeral business to concentrate exclusively on memorial services. This means that we specialise in ‘celebrations of life’ at outstanding venues like Kooyong Tennis Court, where you can hold a really personalised memorial service. We believe that planning a fitting memorial includes considering a location that matches the style and […]

Beautiful blooms are often one of the first things you think about when creating a ‘life celebration’ like a funeral or memorial. In fact there’s something very special about flowers at funerals – the aroma, the symbolism and the beauty! Read on for a comprehensive guide to funeral flowers in Melbourne. At Tomorrow we specialise […]

Steven King, funeral and Marriage Celebrant is a people’s person. Steve brings life experiences, like his counselling role during the AIDS crises in the 1980s and his advocacy for marriage equality to his work. At Tomorrow we are passionate about offering LGBTIQ+ friendly funerals and Steven is a great choice of celebrant for this community. […]

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” – William Shakespeare Lighting a candle is symbolic. We strike a match and light the wick on birthdays, in church… from the Jewish menorah which is lit during Hanukkah to Chinese fishing paper lanterns, a symbol of vitality […]

At Tomorrow we fill our Instagram page with inspiring quotes on death & life, love & loss, joy & pain, then & now, today & tomorrow. It can be helpful to contemplate the words of great writers and artists during difficult times. These kinds of quotes on death could be shared at funerals and memorials, […]

Sometimes reading poetry, or passages from gifted writers about loss and grief can be a great comfort after a death. It can remind us that we are not alone – that others have felt what we feel. Reading funeral poems gives us the chance to connect with someone else’s beautiful words, and can be really […]

At Tomorrow, we’re passionate about stories. In fact, we believe that everybody has a story to tell. A family history is built upon the adventures and insights of its older members. And those who stand to gain most from our own life stories are the next generation. A great game for an older person With […]

Impermanence and duality have been two themes that have impacted our journey at Tomorrow Funerals. The realisation that our time on earth is impermanent and appreciation of the constant duality during our stay helps to view death in a totally different light. The paradox of spending our days in an industry that is focused on […]

An Advance Care Plan is created from your perspective, and functions as a guide for your family, friends and medical practitioners who might be involved in the choices that are made about your health, in the future.   Advance Care Planning is a process adults (at any age or stage of health) take to contemplate and communicate […]

Written by Melbourne funeral celebrants, Kate Morgan and Zena Lythgo The concept of ‘getting your affairs in order’ before the end of your life is often limited to your will and other financial decisions. However, making choices around a broad range of ‘end of life matters’ may be important to you, and you can do […]

Annie Martin is passionate about her role as a funeral celebrant. As a former School Principal, she explains, “I’ve spent my career working with people of all ages, from all walks of life.” Annie loves to listen to people’s stories, craft prose and she adores public speaking. And as a celebrant, Annie says she believes strongly […]

Traditionally, funeral directors coordinate the logistical elements of funeral planning. But the harsh reality is that in many cases, funeral homes employ funeral directors to help them upsell on items like: A host of confusing packages Coffins – pushing higher priced options Coffin handles Burial sites Booking of chapels Flowers (yes, the funeral home is […]