The migrant journey often poses uncertain and unexpected scenarios. One is the uncertainty around dealing with the death of a loved one or a friend. It is essential to know how funerals are conducted in Australia

KEY POINTS:

• New migrants may face an overwhelming situation when an unexpected death of a loved one happens.
• The funeral director ensures that all the formalities are carried out in the appropriate manner.
• The coroner gets involved in certain scenarios where more information surrounding the death of a person is required.
• The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry provides various services ranging from issuing the death certificate to passing on information about a death to multiple organisations.