Aussies snub convention as cost of dying skyrockets

The rising cost of funerals has many Australians asking for help to send off loved ones. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

As the average cost of a funeral soars to new heights, Australians are increasingly reaching out for financial help to farewell their loved ones.

Between a burial, casket, funeral director fees, flowers and everything else, the median cost of a funeral has now risen to around $14,000 - something many are underprepared for when the moment comes.