Help is at hand

Funeral care is something few people know much about.
It can often be a silent concern or an unsure situation in which people can struggle to find the right information.
Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service is trying to educate the community about funeral care.
“Tuckers have been serving the community for more than 130 years, so we understand it can be hard to know where to start,” says the service’s Alyson Burchell.
“Our community education program helps answer questions people might have while also providing obligation-free information about available options, helping people find the right information when planning ahead.
Tuckers conducts free information talks across the region to alleviate concerns and misconceptions about the funeral industry, with a focus on imparting correct information to the wider community of greater Geelong. Available free of charge, the talks cover questions such as:
– What information is legally required?
– What funeral choices can I make?
– What are the costs?
– What is the difference between prepaid and prearranged funerals?
– What about my jewellery?
– Will prepaying affect my pension?
“The talks have benefited many different groups including service clubs, community and church groups, aged care facilities and hospital staff, retirement village residents and community health facilities. People are really happy to finally have their questions answered,” Ms Burchell says.
Tuckers’ next free information sessions will be at:
– 2pm Monday 16 May at Barrabool Hills Centre, 4-46 Province Boulevard, Highton,
– 10.30am Tuesday 17 May at Tuckers Chapel, corner Torquay and Pioneer roads, Grovedale,
– 7pm Tuesday 17 May at Tuckers Chapel, Grovedale,
– 10.30am Wednesday 18 May at Moolap Centre, 410 Bellarine Highway, Moolap,
– 10.30am Thursday 19 May at Tuckers Les Cole Chapel, 56 Hope Street, Geelong West,
2.30pm Thursday 19 May at Tuckers Chapel, 8 Forest Road North, Lara.
More information is available at tuckers.com.au.