Funeral Celebrants Association Australia

24/01/2026

Prison inmates help to beautify cemetery at Mareeba, Queensland.

FROM maintaining cemetery grounds to nurturing green spaces, for more than 14 years, prisoners at Lotus Glen Low-Custody Correctional Facility have been quietly doing the rounds providing services in the Mareeba shire.

21/01/2026

At 7:01pm today, unite with Australian for the National Day of Mourning by observing one minute's silence.

13/01/2026

This is not how our industry is. There are many wonderful, caring and compassionate funeral staff to help at your time of need

The day before Greg Mcqueen died in Brunswick Heads, the funeral director arrived at Greg’s home to organise his services.

23/12/2025

Sad to hear news today of the death of singer Chris Rea.

One of his many hits, Driving Home For Christmas, is popular at this time of year, and a reminder of all to stay safe in your festive travels. We may not have the snow like this clip, but there will be summer storms and fires and people rushing to get to destinations. It’s best to take your time and arrive safe to enjoy time with family and friends.

This great song by "Chris Rea" was first released in 1986 as a non album single, but it was not until 1988 that it got to number 53 in the UK singles chart, ...

19/12/2025

Plans for another cemetery in western Sydney to ease lack of burial space

A suburb in Sydney’s semi-rural west area could be home to two large cemeteries, as a way to address the urgent need for burial space.

14/12/2025

Our sincere thoughts go to those innocently caught up in the shooting at Bondi Beach this evening.

We are thinking of the victims, their family and friends and the emergency workers who bravely work to keep us alive.

12/12/2025

Cycling the world, one cemetery at a time to honour the fallen

One man's journey around the world on a bicycle, visiting over 24,000 war cemeteries brings him back to far north Queensland.

07/12/2025

Ballarat remembers - Eureka stockade 171 years on

Ballarat commemorates the 171st Eureka Stockade anniversary with services, tours, readings, and a special oration honoring the fight for democracy.

07/12/2025

QLD Cairns Council launches cemetery plot buyback scheme to extend cemetery life

Cairns Regional Council is implementing the Voluntary Plot Buyback Program to increase land availability for future burials.

29/11/2025

Cover story of today’s Good Weekend is about lacy of burial space.

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26/11/2025

QLD: Bundaberg Council is now locking access to Bundaberg General Cemetery from 4.30pm to 7.30am due to safety concerns.

Is 4.30pm too early? What if someone wants to visit on an anniversary after work? Any comments?

Bundaberg Regional Council will close the after-hours gate access at the Bundaberg General Cemetery in response to ongoing safety concerns.