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Losing a loved one can feel overwhelming, especially when you are suddenly faced with important decisions and unfamiliar paperwork. One of the most common questions families ask is:
“What do we need to do when someone dies unexpectedly/expectedly?”
The good news is that you do not need to have everything organised immediately. Here are 5 essential things we think everyone should know.
At Perry & Oster Funerals, we provide 24-hour support to families across the Sunshine Coast and can guide you through each step at your own pace. As a local, independent, family-owned funeral home, we believe families deserve clear information, affordable options, and compassionate support without pressure.
Timeframe: Immediately, or when you feel ready.
If a death occurs in a hospital, aged care facility, hospice, or at home under medical care, staff will usually advise you on the next steps.
Once a doctor has confirmed the death, you can contact a funeral director to arrange the transfer of your loved one into care.
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the Sunshine Coast, including:
Buderim
Maroochydore
Caloundra
Nambour
Noosa
Tewantin
Cooroy
Pomona
Coolum
Kawana
Beerwah
Maleny
Gympie
We can arrange a respectful transfer into our care at any time of the day or night.
Timeframe: Usually within the first few days.
You do not need to make every decision immediately.
Most families begin by deciding between:
If you are unsure what your loved one wanted, we can explain the options and associated costs so you can make an informed decision.
Many families are surprised to learn that funeral prices can vary significantly.
Perry & Oster Funerals proudly offers some of the Sunshine Coast’s most affordable funeral and cremation options while maintaining professional, dignified care.
Our direct cremation package starts from $2,552, making it one of the most affordable options available on the Sunshine Coast.
Timeframe: Within the first week.
To complete the legal paperwork, we will need information such as:
Full name
Date of birth
Place of birth
Date of death
Marital history
Parents’ names
Children’s names
Occupation
Residential address
Do not worry if you do not have everything immediately.
Our team can guide you through the process and help gather the required information.
Timeframe: Usually within 3–14 days.
There is no single “right” way to say goodbye.
Families may choose:
Chapel services
Church funerals
Graveside services
Memorial services
Private family farewells
Direct cremation followed by a celebration of life
You can make the service as simple or personalised as you wish.
Common inclusions include:
Photo presentations
Music selections
Live streaming
Eulogies
Memorial books
Floral tributes
Timeframe: Completed by your funeral director.
Your funeral director will prepare and lodge the required documentation with the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
We register the death on the day of the cremation or burial, the official Death Certificate will be issued and provided to the family 10 days from that date. Birth, Deaths and Marriages QLD
Many families worry they must make decisions immediately.
In most cases:
Usually takes place within 3–10 days.
Typically held within 5–14 days.
Can be held weeks or even months later.
Can often be arranged quickly while allowing families additional time to plan a memorial.
Every family’s circumstances are different, and we can help determine a timeframe that works best for you.
We are not owned by a large corporation or national funeral chain.
Our focus remains on supporting local families rather than answering to shareholders or corporate targets.
We believe families deserve clear, honest pricing without hidden surprises.
When a death occurs, support is only a phone call away.
We proudly serve families throughout the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions and understand the needs of our local community.
We are committed to providing dignified funeral services that remain accessible to families of all budgets.
If someone has passed away and you are unsure what to do next, we are available 24 hours a day to help.
Perry & Oster Funerals
Phone: (07) 5445 3490
Office: 2/19 Endeavour Drive, Kunda Park QLD 4556
Serving families across the entire Sunshine Coast with affordable cremation services, burial services, funeral planning, and compassionate support.
One phone call is all it takes to get started.
External Resources from Services Australia – What to do when someone dies
