17/04/2026
Without priority access to fuel, funeral providers may be unable to bring loved ones into care or travel to cemeteries and crematoria, especially in regional and rural communities where distances are significant.
Grief is challenging enough on its own. Uncertainty about when families can say goodbye only adds further stress at an already difficult time.
Funerals Australia is continuing to advocate to State and Federal Ministers to ensure funeral services are recognised as essential in fuel contingency planning so families can continue to receive timely, dignified care when they need it most.
Join us in advocating for recognition of funeral services as essential in fuel priority planning.