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Writing a Eulogy How to pay tribute to the person you cared about What is a Eulogy? A eulogy is a brief account of the milestones and achievements of someone’s life and is usually presented by a celebrant or family member at their funeral or memorial. Who should write a Eulogy? When a family member […]
In Lieu of Flowers What is the etiquette to express sympathy without flowers? Have you ever noticed some families request donations “in lieu of flowers” after a loved one passes? This is becoming quite common, but some mourners have expressed disappointment that they’ve been discouraged from expressing their sympathy with a floral tribute. In this podcast
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Father’s Day 2018 By James MacLeod, Managing Director – Tobin Brothers Funerals (Pictured: James, Terry & Norm MacLeod) The most difficult and rewarding job is being a father Father’s Day is certainly a different occasion for me today because my father died in 1998. In fact Father’s Day 1998 was the last occasion that we
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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For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the holidays can be particularly challenging. Instead of joy, excitement and happiness, this time of year can bring with it incredible feelings of sorrow, pain, grief, and maybe even anger…
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Similar to birth and marriage, death is a life event that requires registration and paperwork.
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Books can help us to make sense of loss and grief, and give words to the many feelings we may be experiencing.
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Recommended Reading for Teenagers Below are a few suggestions for recommended reading for teenagers and young adults who may be experiencing feelings of grief. It may be worth visiting your local library or bookshop to find other titles that deal with themes such as death and loss. Recommended Reading for Teenagers When a Friend Dies:
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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
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.
