We understand that when someone close to you has died, everyone needs to say goodbye in their own way and their own time. For some, there is a compelling need to spend time with their loved one, to bathe and dress them, to sit with them, to talk to them… simply to be close.

Our home-based care makes it possible for your loved one to lie in a state of grace in either their own home or somewhere with a personal connection that will be comforting to them and to you. Together with friends and family, you can privately celebrate their life and mourn their loss for up to several days if you so choose.

Choosing to care for your loved one in this way means they are never alone nor with strangers; you accompany them on their final journey.

It takes time to come to terms with the death of someone you love and even longer to decide how you wish to honour them. There is no rush to make these decisions. In your own time you can perform all or some of the tasks associated with the funeral including writing an obituary, constructing or dressing a casket and preparing the body for viewing.

We support you to do as much as you feel comfortable doing and will sensitively assist when required. Most importantly, we give you the opportunity to say goodbye in your own, meaningful way…

Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs and include:

Home care
We can take care of the preparation of your deceased loved one’s body in your home. Should you wish to, you are also able to assist with washing, dressing and preparing your loved one. We will support, advise and provide whatever assistance you feel comfortable with.

Funeral pre-planning
We can assist you to make the necessary arrangements for your own funeral.

Logistical assistance
State of Grace provides full assistance with the legal and medical paperwork relating to a death in the family, including procuring medical and death certificates.

Transport
We can organise appropriate transport on your behalf .

Cremation & Burial
We can provide advice on all cremation and burial options and make the necessary arrangements on your behalf. We have a range of eco-friendly suggestions should you be interested.

Remembrance services
From engaging a celebrant and arranging for flowers to assisting with the writing of newspaper notices, a eulogy or speech, we can ensure that your wishes are carried out with as little stress as possible.

Embalming
While embalming is not always necessary, we can offer this service.

Conventional and traditional services
We can offer advice and assistance in the planning of conventional and traditional funerals.