What we do
How Final Embrace Funerals can help your family in its time of need.
Legacy in Loving Hands (Funerals in Your Home)
At Final Embrace Funerals, we believe that farewells should be personal, intimate, and reflective of the unique relationships we hold dear.
Our Legacy in Loving Hands service offers families the opportunity to hold funerals in the comfort of their own home, where memories and emotions are often strongest.
A home funeral provides a private, familiar setting, allowing families to grieve, celebrate, and honour their loved one in their own way, free from the constraints of traditional funeral venues.
Involving the Family
We understand that every family has different needs and desires when it comes to farewelling a loved one, and our Legacy in Loving Hands service is designed to give you as much control and involvement as you wish.
Families are welcome to participate in every step of the process, from preparing their loved one in their own home to arranging the service and even carrying out specific rituals. Some families may choose to be hands-on, while others may prefer our team to handle most of the preparations—either way, we’re here to support your wishes.
If you choose, your loved one can be lovingly prepared at home, allowing family members to assist with bathing, dressing, and placing their loved one in the coffin. For many families, this involvement can be a deeply meaningful and healing experience, offering a final act of care and respect. We will provide guidance and any necessary materials to ensure that this process is handled with sensitivity and dignity.
A Personal and Meaningful Farewell
A home funeral offers the flexibility to personalise the farewell. Family members can gather at their own pace, without time limits or restrictions often imposed by formal venues. You may choose to hold a vigil, host a viewing, or simply spend quiet moments with your loved one before the funeral.
These moments can bring great comfort to families, providing the space to say goodbye in a way that feels natural and personal.
We work closely with you to manage all practical details, including transportation, liaising with relevant authorities, and ensuring the service runs smoothly.
Whether your home funeral is simple and intimate or involves a larger gathering of family and friends, we are here to ensure that every aspect reflects the unique spirit of your loved one.
Legal Considerations for Home Funerals in Victoria
In Victoria, home funerals are legally permitted as long as all legal requirements are met.
The deceased must be registered with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, and a Death Certificate must be issued before the burial or cremation can occur.
Additionally, a Burial Permit or Cremation Permit must be obtained.
Final Embrace Funerals will assist you with all legal requirements, ensuring that everything is in place for a smooth and respectful funeral process at home.
We will guide you through the legal paperwork and liaise with any relevant authorities to ensure your home funeral meets Victorian regulations.
D.I.Y Coffin Crafting & Decorating Workshops
At Final Embrace Funerals, we believe that funerals should reflect the life, personality, and individuality of your loved one.
Our D.I.Y Coffin Crafting & Decorating Workshops offer a unique and meaningful way for families to actively participate in the funeral process.
These workshops allow you to either build a coffin from scratch or decorate a pre-made coffin, creating a personalised tribute to your loved one that is crafted with care, love, and creativity.
Hands-on Farewell: Crafting a Legacy
These workshops provide a space for families and friends to come together, sharing stories, laughter, and tears as they work on a project that honours the life of the person who has passed.
Whether you choose to decorate the coffin with paintings, messages, or mementos, or build the entire coffin yourself, this hands-on approach can bring comfort and healing to those who participate.
The process can be as simple or as detailed as you desire. We provide all the necessary materials and guidance, ensuring that your family feels supported throughout.
Our experienced team will offer step-by-step instructions on building or decorating the coffin, and we will provide tools, paints, and other materials to help bring your vision to life.
Legal Considerations for Coffins in Victoria
In Victoria, there are specific legal requirements regarding the construction and use of coffins for both burial and cremation, governed by the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 (Vic).
These laws ensure that coffins meet certain safety and environmental standards:
- For burial: Coffins must be made of durable materials that can safely contain the body and allow for natural decomposition over time. Biodegradable materials are permitted for natural burials, and these coffins must still provide adequate structural support for handling and burial.
- For cremation: Coffins must be constructed from combustible materials such as timber or cardboard.
They should not contain materials that can cause environmental harm or pose safety risks during the cremation process, such as metal fittings or non-combustible adhesives. Coffins for cremation must also meet size and weight restrictions, which we will guide you through during the workshop.
Final Embrace Funerals ensures that all coffins crafted or decorated in our workshops comply with Victorian law. We also offer pre-constructed coffins that meet all legal requirements, which families can then personalise through decoration.
A Lasting Tribute
Creating or decorating a coffin through our D.I.Y workshops can provide a powerful sense of closure and connection. It offers families the chance to engage in the process of saying goodbye in a meaningful, hands-on way.
The final product—whether simple or elaborate—becomes a lasting tribute that reflects the individuality and legacy of your loved one.
By participating in the workshop, you are actively creating a final resting place for your loved one, infusing it with personal touches and creativity. It can be an opportunity to come together as a family, share memories, and honour the life lived through an act of creation.
