Death Is No Reason Not To Dress Up

You've chosen the location, the music and the readings; it should be time to settle in and enjoy your funeral. Not any more: these days you have to choose whether you want your favourite footy team's colours emblazoned on your casket too.

Fond Farewell For Home-front Hero

A MAN described as "a hero to Newcastle" was farewelled at a funeral service in Whitebridge yesterday.

Forever Remembered As An Earthquake Hero

A FUNERAL service will be held today for Newcastle earthquake hero Norm Duffy, who has died, aged 80.