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How to find the right funeral home and funeral celebrant In early September 2021, Sonya Hosbrook found herself suddenly in need of a local funeral director – a service she had never thought about. A service she had never wanted, nor researched. So when she typed “funeral homes near me,” into a Google search she […]

What actually is an eulogy? Like many aspects of the funeral industry, even the language used by traditional funeral homes can feel shrouded in mystery. So the first question: What is an Eulogy? At Tomorrow Funerals, we aim to use clear, modern language that our clients can easily understand. There is enough confusion and anxiety […]

Memorial tattoos, also known as remembrance tattoos, can be a special and healing way to acknowledge a very close person after they die. Here at Tomorrow Funerals, we believe in finding very personal ways to honour a much loved person. A symbolic tattoo, in memory, could be a meaningful choice. The tattoo serves as a […]

At Tomorrow Funerals, included in our memorial package are a whole host of special extras that we call our ‘Stories Bundle.’ At the heart of this is a tribute video with photos and music which could be played at the memorial event (and will also added to the permanent memorial website we build for each […]

Tomorrow Funerals is a different kind of funeral home – the only Geelong funeral business to focus exclusively on modern cremation and memorial style funerals.  We exist because we believe there is a better way to celebrate life than what is available at most Geelong and Surf Coast based funeral homes, or in any other […]

They say everyone has at least one book in them, and let’s face it, a lifetime is made up of many interesting tales, lessons and unfolding narratives. However, it can be tricky to see the most interesting parts of your own life story – even for an experienced writer. A eulogy, or life story is […]

Zena Lythgo is in demand as both a Geelong funeral and marriage celebrant. Zena’s warm nature and highly personalised approach lead to the delivery of many unforgettable ceremonies full of love and meaning. Based in Geelong, Zena looks after our Geelong funerals and south-west of Melbourne funerals. How could we not love her when she […]

Tomorrow Funerals is a different kind of funeral home – the only Melbourne funeral business to focus exclusively on modern cremation and memorial-style funerals. We exist because we believe there is a better way to celebrate life than what is available at most Melbourne based funeral homes, or in any other funeral services in Australia. […]

At Tomorrow Funerals we believe that creating a truly authentic funeral, one that represents your loved one, is incredibly important. First things first, we are not your usual Geelong funeral home. But, if you’re interested in doing things in a more modern, less traditional way than what is generally on offer from the usual Geelong […]

How much is a funeral in Melbourne? When it comes to the cost of funerals in Melbourne, prices can range anywhere from a few thousand to much, much more! In fact, asking how much a funeral costs, or even the cost of a cremation in Melbourne, is a bit like asking; how long is a […]

After the sudden death of her husband in 2017, everything changed for Jo Betz. Over time, the experience led to her writing and speaking on the subject of grief. The honest, and sometimes humorous way she shares her story offers insight to a subject still considered taboo in our society. Jo’s book ‘Grief – A […]

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A year before Winifred died in Melbourne at the age of 89, she made a request which surprised her family. Win asked if they would mind if she donated her body to Melbourne University’s medical department for the purposes of scientific research. At first, this was a challenging situation for her grown up children, but […]

How to plan a modern funeral When making plans following Frida’s death, her family were certain of one fact. They were not going to hold a traditional funeral in what they termed “an old-fashioned funeral home”. Over and again, Frida was described by her family and friends as an inspiration. A lawyer, human rights activist […]

A checklist for funeral planning can be helpful when organising this important event. Our funeral planning checklist is designed with the idea of helping you think of everything you might need for planning a modern, memorial style funeral with us at Tomorrow Funerals. At Tomorrow, we take care of everything to create a bespoke, memorial […]

Planning a funeral can be overwhelming. There are a few key events which mark a person’s life. These are often focused around birth and death, with maybe a marriage (or two!) thrown in.  If you think about it, spending a whole year organising a wedding would be considered normal, yet funeral planning is usually done […]

There are many good reasons to arrange a pre paid funeral and in Melbourne there is a vast difference when it comes to cost, location and style. First, there are the traditional funeral homes which offer up funerals (and pre paid funeral packages) in exactly the same way they’ve been doing for as long as […]

What are the current funeral restrictions in Victoria? With the ongoing lockdowns, it can be hard to keep track of the funeral restrictions in Victoria. In the current Melbourne lockdown, (in place since 21st August, 2021) funerals are allowed, but only with a maximum of 10 people, plus those required to conduct the funeral. (Children under 12 […]

Once upon a time, talking about stillbirth was taboo in our culture, but today parents and families coping with perinatal loss and neonatal death (or after having, what some call a stillborn or ‘angel baby’) can access a range of wonderful support services. Finding support is a very important step in finding your way through […]

At Tomorrow Funerals we are proud allies of the LGBTIQ+ community. That means an LGBT friendly funeral or memorial with us is all about offering a funeral service based upon the principals of equality, acceptance and compassion for all members of the community including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, agender, gender […]

Experiencing grief after bereavement is an entirely human response. It affects everyone in different ways and therefore it’s important to find the kind of connection and grief support that suits you. That could mean leaning on good friends and family, finding a support group or seeking professional help. We’re lucky to have many options when […]

Meet one of our amazing Celebrants, Alison Saunders! Melbourne celebrant, Alison Saunders takes her vocation as both marriage and funeral celebrant seriously. At the same she’s fun and passionate – full of love and empathy. Alison claims to be obsessed with things that start with “W” – Words, Wine, Wonder, Whisky and Wellness. She’s also partial to superhero […]

If you’re dying to know (pardon the pun) what your family and friends are going to say about you at your funeral, then perhaps a ‘living wake’ is for you. The idea of celebrating a person’s life whilst they are still alive at a memorial event known as a living wake, has gained attention over […]

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 Melbourne and the questions you need to ask to decide on the best funeral home for you. What does a funeral home […]