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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.
Funeral Directors and Advisory Services in Australia
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 Roberts
9676-0707 24hrs
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
Elaine Searle, Funeral Celebrant, Sydney. Elaine will help you arrange a personal, respectful service to honour and celebrate the life of your loved one. Go to www.funeralcelebrantsydney.com.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, grief counselling 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, and
detailed Funeral pre-planning advice.
Dignified Caskets are the leaders in providing the best caskets online at the lowest prices. Take advantage of direct wholesale prices online from our large inventory of wood, stainless steel, and precious metal caskets. All of our high quality caskets are delivered for free to the funeral home of your choice.
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
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.
 
  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 BasketThis 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 ForeverThis 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 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.Bagpipers
Pipers of Distinction, Sydney, AustraliaFor 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.
Memorial Supplies and Gifts
Beautiful and unique Gravestones and Headstones handcrafted in Oxfordshire, UK
 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...
 
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
Visit the Heavenly Doves Bookstore
We welcome any suggestions,questions,or comments about this page. Simply fill in the form below. Thank-you.
For poems, verses, readings for a funeral service click here For songs, music and hymns for a funeral service click here
Last Updated 7th June, 2010
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