Cornerstone Funerals

28/07/2025

🕯️ Let’s talk about death. Because it’s part of life.

Join us for Dying to Know Day and learn how planning ahead is a powerful act of love.

📅 7 August 2025 | 10am
📍 Citipointe Church Redcliffe

🔗 Book your spot now: https://smpl.is/aa3hw

09/07/2025

🕊️ Dying to Know Day is back! 🕊️

Join us for a heartfelt and informative event exploring death, dying, and planning ahead.

📅 Thursday 7 August 2025
🕙 10am start
📍 Citipointe Church Redcliffe, Elizabeth Ave, Clontarf
✅ RSVP essential: https://smpl.is/a92zo

Dying to Know Day is about bringing conversations around death and dying into the open—breaking the silence and encouraging meaningful discussion.

07/07/2025

🎧 Learn On the Go with Our Podcast! 🎧

Podcasts are a quick and easy way to explore new ideas and learn about important topics from a different perspective.

So far, we’ve recorded 8 insightful episodes — with 7 already available to stream on Spotify and our Education Hub.

🗣️ Topics include:

- The role of end-of-life doulas
- Wills, estates & financial planning
- How funeral celebrants help honour memories
- Accessing community & carer support
… and so much more!

📲 Listen now on Spotify:
https://smpl.is/a92zu

🔍 Explore more on our Education Hub.

02/07/2025

📚 New Grief & Bereavement Resources Now Available 💛

We’ve been busy updating the End of Life Learning Hub with a wide range of grief and bereavement resources — including books, articles, and practical guides to help you or someone you care about navigate the journey of loss.

Whether you're supporting a loved one or facing grief yourself, these gentle tools are here to offer comfort and clarity.

Explore the updated resources here:
👉 http://smpl.is/a8yo3

30/06/2025

💼✨ New Financial Year, New Peace of Mind ✨💼

The new financial year is the perfect time to review your life admin — and that includes planning ahead for your final wishes.

✅ Set up or review your Will
✅ Consider funeral pre-arrangements
✅ Chat to your financial adviser about funeral bonds
✅ Take stress off your family for the future

Planning ahead isn’t morbid — it’s smart, compassionate and empowering. Start the financial year with clarity and confidence.

📅 Book a no-obligation chat with our team today.
👉 http://smpl.is/a8yod

23/06/2025

📅 It’s Tax Time – Let’s Talk Legacy 💬

As we wrap up the financial year, it’s a great time to not only reflect on your finances — but also consider the legacy you want to leave.

Creating or updating your Will, Power of Attorney, or estate plan might feel like something to do later, but doing it now ensures your wishes are clear and your family is protected. ❤️

Here are a few questions worth asking:
• Have you bought/sold a property or other assets?
• Has your relationship or family situation changed?
• Are you planning to retire or enter aged care?
• Do you want to support a charity/cause in your Will?
• Do you have someone appointed to make decisions on your behalf if needed?

Amy from Ladybird Wills & Estates joins us in our latest Honouring Life podcast episode to unpack these important topics with clarity and care.

🎧 Tune in here: http://smpl.is/a8ps4

16/06/2025

🏃‍♀️🌟 We’re proudly sponsoring the Reddy Fun Run! 🌟🏃‍♂️

Cornerstone Funerals is thrilled to be supporting this year’s Reddy Fun Run – a fantastic community event that brings people together for fitness, fun, and a great cause. 💙

Whether you’re walking, jogging, running your heart out or simply making a donation, every step helps raise vital funds! You are directly supporting the Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary Inc. ❤️

📅 Save the date: Sunday, 22 June
📍 Location: Pelican Park, Clontarf
👟 Choose your pace – 3km, 5km or 10km

Don't want to walk or run? Why not donate?
👉 https://smpl.is/a8eou

Come along, bring the family, and join us in creating a healthier, more connected community. We'll be there cheering you on!

04/06/2025

🌏 World Environment Day | 🌱

This year’s theme calls us all to reflect on the impact we make — even in death. At Cornerstone, we choose sustainable options that care for the Earth, just as your loved one did in life.

That’s why we offer Daisy Box coffins — made from cardboard and designed to be decorated by family and friends. A beautiful, personal, and eco-friendly tribute. 🌸🖌️

Whether it’s for a future farewell or a living wake, these coffins can be delivered ahead of time — giving everyone the chance to write messages, share memories, and create something truly meaningful.

Yes, it might sound a little unconventional… but sometimes, the most healing moments are the ones where we lean into the uncomfortable, and find peace.

Explore more about this choice at:
👉 https://smpl.is/a7uea

02/06/2025

💬 “Let’s talk about dying...” – A TED Talk worth your time

In this quietly powerful TED talk, Dr Peter Saul explores why it’s so difficult for society to talk about death — and why it matters that we do.

🗣️ "We trained hundreds of people to talk to patients about the fact they would die, and what they would prefer under those circumstances. They loved it… 98% of people felt it should just be normal practice."

Yet when funding ran out, so did the conversations. The cultural discomfort around talking about death had returned.

This talk is a reminder of the importance of Advance Care Planning (ACP) and having conversations now, not later.

🎧 Watch here:
🔗 https://smpl.is/a7ued

💭 It’s never too early to think about your wishes — and talk about them.

We can't control if we'll die, but we can "occupy death," in the words of Peter Saul, an emergency doctor. He asks us to think about the end of our lives -- and to question the modern model of slow, intubated death in hospital. Two big questions can help you start this tough conversation.

28/05/2025

💙❤️ Game On! Origin Night is Here! ❤️💙

Whether you're backing the mighty Maroons or cheering for the Blues, there's something magical about State of Origin night — a time when friends gather, families unite, and memories are made.

Here at Cornerstone, we know it’s moments like these that become part of our story — full of passion, pride, and connection.

🏉 Who are you backing tonight?
📺 Watching at home or at your local?

However you're tuning in, stay safe, stay kind (yes, even during the ref calls!), and enjoy this iconic Aussie tradition.

19/05/2025

🧡 Did You Know? You Might Be a Carer Without Realising It. 🧡

Through Carer Gateway, a carer is defined as anyone helping another — whether they’re family, a friend, or even a paid support person.

You might be caring for someone who:
🔸 Has a disability (physical or psychological)
🔸 Lives with a mental illness
🔸 Has a chronic or medical condition
🔸 Is frail due to age

And your support might look like:
🛒 Doing their shopping or errands
💬 Offering emotional support
💳 Helping manage finances or bills
🚗 Driving them to appointments
🗣️ Speaking with health or support services on their behalf

Caring takes many forms — and you don’t have to do it alone.

🎧 In this week’s episode of the Honouring Life Podcast, Cathie from Carer Gateway shares how carers can access real support and resources to help them navigate the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving.

✨ You deserve support too. Tune in here:
https://smpl.is/a7bv3