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Sunday Thought… 🤍Can you wear colour to a funeral? Absolutely. And you know what? Some people actually request it.We oft...
11/10/2026

Sunday Thought… 🤍

Can you wear colour to a funeral? Absolutely. And you know what? Some people actually request it.

We often associate everyone wearing black with funerals because it’s what we’ve traditionally seen, particularly in movies and on TV. But funerals today can look very different.

More often than not, we’re seeing families embrace colour as part of celebrating their loved one. It might be their favourite colour, a floral dress, a footy jersey, or simply something that feels more like them.

So if the family has requested something specific, embrace it. Otherwise, wear what you feel comfortable in while still being respectful.

A funeral doesn’t have to be dressed in black to be meaningful.

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Dolly MalaytaLate of AyrTreasured Daughter of Simon (dec) & Sharon MalaytaBeloved Partner of Andrew NoackCherished Mothe...
09/10/2026

Dolly Malayta
Late of Ayr
Treasured Daughter of Simon (dec) & Sharon Malayta
Beloved Partner of Andrew Noack
Cherished Mother of Shanice. Isabella and Bokeem
Dearly Loved & Missed Sister, Sister-In-Law, Cousin, Aunty, Nannie & Friend to many.

All relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for Dolly which is appointed to commence at 1pm on Friday 23rd October at the Burdekin Community Church followed by Interment in the Ayr Lawn Cemetery.
If you are able, could you please wear either of Dolly's favourite colours - Green or Grey.

Message from Dolly's children:
This day is about Mum, her life, her memories and the people who loved her. Please respect the family, respect the funeral proceedings and be on your best behavior. We would like everyone to come together, share their memories and Celebrate Mum's life in a respectful and loving way.

For most people, arranging a funeral isn’t something they’ve done before, so it’s completely normal to arrive unsure of ...
07/10/2026

For most people, arranging a funeral isn’t something they’ve done before, so it’s completely normal to arrive unsure of what happens next.

It starts with a conversation.

We’ll talk about your loved one, your family and what’s important to you. From there, we’ll guide you through everything that needs to be organised… From the necessary paperwork through to choosing a coffin, flowers, music and the details of the service.

You don’t need to have all the answers when you walk through our doors.

We’ll take it one decision at a time, explain your options and support you through the entire process.

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The biggest mistake we make in life is thinking that we have time. 🤍We put things off until tomorrow.We assume there’ll ...
07/10/2026

The biggest mistake we make in life is thinking that we have time. 🤍

We put things off until tomorrow.
We assume there’ll be another visit, another phone call, another birthday, another chance to say “I love you.”

Life doesn’t always give us that warning.

So take the photo. Make the call. Go for the visit. Stay a little longer. Say the things you’ve been meaning to say.

Because when all is said and done, time spent with the people we love is never time wasted.

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Not everyone wants a traditional funeral service. Some people prefer something simple and private, while others may choo...
01/10/2026

Not everyone wants a traditional funeral service. Some people prefer something simple and private, while others may choose no formal service at all.

That doesn’t mean there can’t still be a goodbye.

A family gathering, a favourite place, a few drinks together, sharing stories around the table, remembering someone doesn’t have to happen inside a chapel or follow a particular format.

And saying goodbye doesn’t have to mean finality either.

The people we love stay with us in so many ways ~ in the stories we tell, the things they taught us, the traditions we continue and the memories that still make us laugh years later.

A goodbye may mark the end of their life, but it doesn’t mark the end of their place in yours. 🤍

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When arranging a funeral, there can suddenly be a lot of decisions to make.Traditional or relaxed?Church, chapel or some...
30/09/2026

When arranging a funeral, there can suddenly be a lot of decisions to make.

Traditional or relaxed?
Church, chapel or somewhere meaningful?
A large gathering or something small and private?
Music, flowers, photos, readings — or none of the above?

There’s no checklist you have to follow and no single way a funeral should look.

Our role is to explain the options, help you work through the decisions and give you the freedom to create a farewell that reflects the person you’re remembering.

Their life was their own. Their farewell can be too.

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For a long time, families have been familiar with two main choices at the end of life ~ burial or cremation.Today, there...
27/09/2026

For a long time, families have been familiar with two main choices at the end of life ~ burial or cremation.

Today, there’s another option available: The Gentle Way, a modern, water-based alternative.

Three different choices, but the same goal ~ caring for your loved one with dignity and respect, and choosing what feels right for them and your family.

Not sure which option is right for you? We’re always happy to explain each one and answer your questions.

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Every family has one.Maybe nobody can arrive anywhere on time.Maybe everyone talks over each other… and somehow still fo...
24/09/2026

Every family has one.

Maybe nobody can arrive anywhere on time.
Maybe everyone talks over each other… and somehow still follows the conversation.
Maybe every man in the family has the EXACT same laugh.
Or perhaps nobody can reverse a trailer without three people giving directions and at least one argument.

They’re the little quirks that get passed down through generations. The things that make you shake your head, roll your eyes and eventually say…

“Yep. That definitely runs in the family.”

And when someone we love is no longer here, sometimes those familiar little traits become the things that make us smile the most, especially when you suddenly see them pop up in the next generation. 🤍

So tell us… what’s “the” trait in your family? 👇

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Sometimes, after someone dies, people become afraid to mention them.They worry saying their name might bring up sadness ...
23/09/2026

Sometimes, after someone dies, people become afraid to mention them.

They worry saying their name might bring up sadness or remind you that they’re gone.

But the truth is… you haven’t forgotten.

And sometimes hearing their name, sharing one of their ridiculous stories, remembering something they always said, or laughing about something they did can be exactly what you need.

Grief doesn’t mean every memory has to be sad.

You’re allowed to laugh.
You’re allowed to smile when you remember them.
You’re allowed to tell the same story for the hundredth time.

Because continuing to talk about someone doesn’t mean you’re holding on.

It means they mattered. And they still do. 🤍

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Virginia "Virgie" GriggsLate of Wilmington St, AyrBeloved Wife of Harry (Dec)Cherished Mother an Mother In Law to Henry ...
22/09/2026

Virginia "Virgie" Griggs
Late of Wilmington St, Ayr
Beloved Wife of Harry (Dec)
Cherished Mother an Mother In Law to Henry & Anne, Peter & Marcia and Chris & Janet
Grandmother to Yvette, Dion, Claire and Kate. Great Grandmother to Harrison, Benjamin and Sofia. Friend to many
All relatives & friends are respecfully invited to attend the Funeral service for Virgie, which is appointed to commence at 10:30am on Wednesday 30th of September 2026 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ayr follwed by interment in the Ayr Lawn Cemetery.
For those that cannot attend the service can be watched via livestream or the recording after the service via the below link:
https://www.streampro.video/s/5892468d-6953-47c4-b719-7eef43434c98

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