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A List of Funeral Resources and Businesses in the Funeral Industry

I've put together a list of funeral resources to help make the task of planning a funeral slightly easier.Releasing White Doves is only a small part of a funeral service - planning all the other details can be quite overwhelming...so we hope that we can offer some help.



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Funeral Directors and Advisory Services in Australia



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Affinity Funerals
Serving the community in a professional, caring manner.
Located in Western Sydney, Sharon Jeffrey provides beautiful funeral services for people and communities in Sydney and surrounding suburbs without the high costs that are normally involved.

On their website you'll find, memorial pages, funeral notices, poetry, printable forms, pictures and of course information about the type of services they can provide to all families in the Sydney community.

Phone Sharon Jeffrey
9676-0707 24hrs



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Invocare Australia Australia's largest organisation of funeral directors.

Toni Richards, Funeral Celebrant, Sydney.For a compassionate, sensitive and warm funeral service go to www.funeralcelebrant.net.au

Funeral Information Australia Practical information on funeral planning and advice with lots of links to more funeral resources.

Aussie Rhonda's Funeral Industry Links A comprehensive list of links to all aspects of the funeral industry including cemeteries, directors, suppliers, grievance councelling etc.

International Funeral Directors and Advisory Services



Memorial Service Planning Funeral - Poems, Songs, Creative Ideas - A complete resource for finding poems,songs and music, and creative ideas to personalize a Funeral or MemorialService. This site also includes information on how to write a eulogy, anddetailed Funeral pre-planning advice.

FuneralNet.com - whereever you live in the world, find your local funeral director on the database

nfda.com - the US National Funeral Director's Association

Funerals.org - a consumer info site about the funeral industry

Funeralhelp.com- useful links and more funeral resources

UK Funerals Online - For funeral resources in the UK

naturaldeath.co.uk - helpful for planning an inexpensive funeral

Flowers

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What types of flowers do you display at a funeral?
It's an entirely personal choice. If you're not familiar with the different varieties of flowers available, have a look at photos of floral arrangements at an online florist.

The white iris is a traditional condolence flower. It also represents faith, hope, wisdom and valour.
White lillies are a symbol of purity, majesty and virginity.

Roses are the the flower of love, but the different colours of the rose can have their own meanings:
Red - respect and courage
Pink/Peach - admiration, sympathy
White - reverence, purity, innocence
Red, Pink and White - trinity.


The herb rosemary is a traditional remembrance plant that was often placed in graves as a symbol that the person would never be forgotten.Read more information about Rosemary.

Click here for more information about different flowers and their meanings



I have searched around the internet and discovered that there are millions of flower suppliers.
Below I have listed what I consider to be the best florists that supply beautiful floral tributes for funerals and memorials and allow you to order online or by phone.

Teleflora are Australia's premier florist network. They offer fresh, dried or silk floral arrangements. If you order by 2pm, the flowers will be delivered to anywhere in Australia the same day.

If you live in the US or Canada, Grower Flowers can help you with all your needs. As well as bouquets they sell plants and gift baskets. Plus their flowers are fresher because they are delivered directly from the grower.



"Blooming Britian" are the leading florists in the UK and Ireland. They have a complete selection of fresh flowers and gift baskets. International Delivery Available. "Blooming Britain" also sell helium balloons, which can be released if you can't find a white dove releaser in your area.

Here are some examples of beautiful floral tributes from Banner 10000153

Fireside Basket What more heartfelt way to express your sorrow than with this fireside basket filled with flowers? An exquisite expression of your loving and caring thoughts. Approx. 31"W x 26"H.

Rainbow Basket This basket arrangement with its vibrant rainbow of colorful carnations, stock and roses, will be a welcome reminder that you truly care. Approx.28"W x 38"H.

Remembering Forever This striking spray with its red roses and white carnations is a wonderful way to express how your memories will last forever.Approx. 22"W x 42"H.



Other Services

Online Funerals and Obituary Notices

In Loving MemoryAn Australian site that publishes obituaries online.

Online Funeral Notices and MemorialsAnother Australian online obituary site.

Remembered Forever Online Memorial
Remembered forever is a place for those of us who have lost loved ones to cherish and celebrate their lives. Here, you can share memories, photos, videos and more, creating an everlasting tribute to those who have passed away, and access it from anywhere in the world.

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Pipers of Distinction, Sydney, Australia. For an emotional ceremony, hire a lone bagpiper in traditional attire.Pipers of Distinction is business owned and operated by some of Sydney's most experienced group of pipers. They can play traditional Scottish/Irish songs or you can request songs.
Phone: (02) 9623 2250 or Click here to email Pipers of Distinction


Memorial Supplies and Gifts


The Everlasting Urn supply a range of plaques, urns and other memorial products for the home or garden.

Give the gift of a living legacy For residents of USA, TreeGivers plants trees as part of the reforestation efforts in all 50 states, to honor special individuals by planting a tree in their name. TreeGivers then send the recipient a 8" x 10" Certifiate of Planting along with a letter/hand written card to notify them of the planting and as a keepsake. A gift of a living tree remembered for a lifetime...

234x60 Reversed Logo Personalized Sympathy Giftsincluding photo frames, plaques, jewelry, pendants, memorial stones and much more.

If Tears...Garden Bench

I'm Free Memorial Frame


Books About Managing Grief and Loss

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Last Updated 1st May, 2007


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