“It is an honour to be called on to make arrangements for a person’s funeral service. I have often said to friends and families I meet…” David Stevens – Manager of Operations, Tobin Brothers Funerals shares his thoughts on being a Funeral Director.
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When a patient is dying Healthcare Professionals can no longer ignore the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of patients. Knowledge of these needs helps carers provide better care thanks to Tobin Brothers Funerals Free Education Sessions for Healthcare Professionals.
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Funerals are a vital part in healing after the loss of a loved one.
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Tobin Brothers Funerals were recognised by Compassionate Friends of Victoria and the Rotary Club of Geelong Central at the 2015 Compassionate Employer Recognition Awards, held in Queens Hall, Parliament House for “going above and beyond following the death of an employees loved one”.
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Centrelink Payments for the Bereaved Bereavement Payments you may be entitled to when someone dies When someone we love dies, it’s not only grief that we have to deal with but a myriad of other issues such as the deceased’s estate and sometimes quite complex financial issues as well. In this podcast, Michael Lynch says
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The Healing Power of Art Therapy Art for the Heart includes Art Therapy benefits in 2014 exhibition ‘Art for the Heart’ held at the Yarra Gallery, Federation Square in November and December 2014 was a significant exhibition whose objective was to educate society and provide people with a venue to tell their stories of Death,
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Celebrating Our Mothers By Matt Weedon, Tobin Brothers Funerals Mother’s Day this year was a special day for me Mother’s Day this year was a special day for me, especially now my kids are growing up and can appreciate her too, as “Yay Nana” I think that’s her name because they never just say Nana.
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Mother’s Day 2019 By James MacLeod, Managing Director – Tobin Brothers Funerals (Pictured: James, Terry & Norm MacLeod) 1997, the last Mother’s Day I celebrated with my dear Mum Mother’s Day is one of the most marvellous days of the year. Sadly it took me a long time to realise that and since 1997 which
Mother’s Day Can Be A Very Difficult Day By James MacLeod, Managing Director – Tobin Brothers Funerals Mother’s Day Can Be A Very Difficult Day Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for us all to give thanks to the unique individuals, often affectionately known as Mum, Mother or Ma, who have cared for each and
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Coping on Mother’s Day Below are some ideas for coping with grief on Mother’s Day and how to help yourself move through loss. Mother’s Day without your Mum In the lead up to Mothers’ Day, the emptiness and pain that arises for someone who has lost their mother, and for mothers’ who have lost a
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The first funeral conducted by Tobin Brothers Funerals was for Ena Margaret Price in 1934. In its first year, the company conducted 53 funerals and after the payment of creditors and the collection of debts, it made a modest profit.
