Funeral Celebrants Association Australia

21/03/2026

Rest in the Dreamtime Rhoda Roberts

You leave such an amazing legacy.

Rhoda Roberts AO, the arts executive who had an enduring impact on the cultural life of this country, has died. The Widjabul Wieybal woman was the creative force behind Australia's best-loved festivals and helped bring Welcomes to Country to the modern era.

19/03/2026

Great work by Victorian Police - Goods stolen from cemetery recovered

Police recover stolen equipment for Smythesdale Cemetery, but missing tools and costly damages force a major security ramp-up.

06/03/2026

To all our wonderful female Funeral Celebrants ….

Happy International Women’s Day!

28/02/2026

RIP Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka, the American singer and songwriter who sold millions of records worldwide, dies aged 86.

27/02/2026

Respect - love - grief - it affects us all

Ed Sherrin visits grave of his friend and collaborator

Ahead of the second of his three shows at Marvel Stadium, the pop star paid his respects to a departed friend.

27/02/2026

Remembering the devastation to so many families and a local community. And always thankful to emergency responders.

Four years on from the devastating floods that impacted the Northern Rivers, we pause to remember those who lost their lives and acknowledge the lasting impact on the community.

We honour the extraordinary efforts of our volunteers, partner agencies, community groups and the selfless “Tinny Army,” whose courage and compassion helped so many during an incredibly difficult time.

Our thoughts remain with the communities still rebuilding, and with those continuing to carry the trauma of the event. We recognise that recovery is not only physical, but emotional. We extend our continued support and heartfelt well wishes to everyone affected 🧡

20/02/2026

Redland City Council Queensland is presenting a motion to the national Local Government forum in Canberra in late June on cemeteries and funeral practices.

Council wants to a national funding stream aimed at enhancing cemetery safety infrastucture, and a national program to help local government adopt digital memorialisations and equitable funeral assistance programs for First Nations communities.

# digitalmemorialisations

Redland City Council is set to take its advocacy interstate in June, with two motions endorsed for submission to the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra. The annual assembly, to be held from 23–25 June, will bring together government representatives an...

18/02/2026

NORTHERN TERRITORY - Ted Egan remembered at State Funeral

Hundreds of people have gathered to remember former NT administrator, musician and Indigenous land rights advocate Ted Egan, at a state funeral held in Alice Springs today.

17/02/2026

Living wakes - the chance to say goodbye while you are still here.

Living wakes are an emerging practice in Australia, allowing people to say goodbye to loved ones before they die.

05/02/2026

The State Funeral in NSW for former Governor, Marie Bashir was watched by thousands in recognition of her long and wonderful service to NSW and Australia - a true Australian hero who inspired kindness, compassion and friendship wherever she went.

RIP Marie Bashir

"Proud country girl" Dame Marie Bashir has been remembered by former prime ministers, premiers and family at a state funeral in Sydney.

05/02/2026

- open day on 14 February at Upper Yarra Cemetery

The Upper Yarra Public Cemetery is hosting an open day on 14 February, giving locals the perfect chance to check out what's on offer. Taking place on Saturday from 10am to 1pm, the open day will see a 100 year anniversary commemoration of the Black Sunday Bushfires. New sections of the cemetery will...