Sharing the news of a funeral is a sensitive task that requires a thoughtful approach to ensure the information is conveyed respectfully and with clarity to everyone who needs to know. At Heritage Brothers Funeral Services, we understand the importance of sharing this information in a way that honours the memory of your loved one and reaches out to friends and family to let them know about the service. 

Here are five ways to announce a funeral: 

Newspaper obituary:

A more traditional method, the newspaper obituary is still a respectful and effective way to announce a funeral in Australia. At Heritage Brothers Funeral Services, our Gold Coast funeral directors can take care of this with you, collaborating to ensure the announcement is placed in the right publications and all the service details are included, along with a personal touch. 

Social media announcements:

In this digital age, social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn can be powerful tools to reach an intended audience to announce a funeral. Social media enables you to reach out to family and friends almost instantly, while also giving people the chance to share their condolences in a shared space. It’s also possible to create a Facebook event, which provides detailed information, any updates and allows people to RSVP.

Personalised email invitations: 

Sending email invitations to close friends and family members can be a more personal and direct way to announce a funeral. This method allows for a heartfelt and immediate connection. You can share a personal message and detailed information about the service. 

Email invitations are great as they are instant and ensure everyone receives the funeral announcement in good time. You can also easily follow up with any additional details or changes to the arrangements. 

Printed funeral invitations:

Definitely a more traditional approach to a funeral announcement, printed funeral invitations can be sent via mail or handed out personally. They add a personal touch and can be designed to reflect the personality and preferences of your loved one. It also adds a sense of formality that is often respected by older generations. 

At Heritage Brothers Funeral Services, we have an in-house creative team, allowing us to create custom funeral printing and media for funeral invitations, as well as memorial cards, bookmarks and orders of service.

Our website:

When you organise a funeral service through Heritage Brothers, we post information on all upcoming funerals on our website. This is also where your family and friends can join us if you choose to have your loved one’s funeral live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. 

Funeral announcements with our Gold Coast funeral directors

Announcing a funeral is a delicate task that requires consideration and care. Whether you opt for the traditional route of a newspaper obituary or the modern approach of social media, the goal is to respectfully inform friends and family while honouring the memory of your loved one. 

At Heritage Brothers Funeral Services, we are here to support you through every step of this process, providing compassionate guidance and professional services tailored to your needs.