Kathryn Breusch Funerals

10/05/2026

A topic I am so often circling back to…

Why is death literacy important?

Death Literacy matters because it helps people and communities better understand, prepare for, and respond to dying, caregiving, and grief. People with higher death literacy are more likely to make informed end-of-life decisions, communicate their wishes clearly, and access appropriate support such as palliative care. It also reduces fear and stigma around death by encouraging open conversations about mortality, loss, and planning.

Death literacy benefits caregivers and families by providing practical knowledge about caring for someone who is dying and coping with grief afterward. Communities with strong death literacy often create better emotional and social support networks, reducing isolation during difficult times. It can also improve healthcare outcomes by preventing unnecessary medical interventions and encouraging care that aligns with a person’s values and preferences. Overall, death literacy recognizes dying as not only a medical event but also a social, emotional, and cultural experience that affects everyone.

This is a beautiful piece in the Australian by Ros Thomas… well worth a look at.

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https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Gq3ThNf49/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/05/2026

"So concentrate on love while you are still around and teach your children early Unconditional Love." - Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

04/05/2026

"Can't my last days be happy? If these are my last months, I want them full of joy. I want them full of friendship and love and happiness. That's what I've lived for. So, I don't want that to stop."

Broadcaster James Valentine was offered two different treatments for his cancer, so he chose the one that let him keep doing what he loved. Australian Story followed Valentine over his final 12 months as he faced the end with courage, purpose and humour.

02/05/2026

Oohhhh ❣️

Have you ever had a memory
that sneaks out of your eye
and rolls down your cheek…?

The kind that doesn’t ask permission,
doesn’t warn you—
it just appears
in the middle of an ordinary moment.

You could be sitting quietly,
hearing a song,
seeing something small…
and suddenly,
there they are again.

Not in front of you—
but in your heart,
clear as ever.

And for a second,
it feels like they’re still here.

You remember their voice,
their laugh,
the way they looked at you
like you mattered more than anything.

And then that feeling shifts…
softly,
but deeply.

Because you realize
it’s just a memory now.

And somehow,
that memory carries both—
love…
and the ache of missing them.

So it spills over,
quietly,
in the only way it can.

A tear that holds
everything you didn’t get to say,
everything you still feel,
everything you wish you could have back.

Grief doesn’t always shout.

Sometimes…
it just slips out
as a memory
you couldn’t hold in.

12/11/2025

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07/11/2025

How wonderful ❣️

07/11/2025

David loved cows and farms.

From an early age he worked as a farm hand then later as a dairy farmer. On immigration to Australia in the 60’s he sold farm pumps. His eldest daughter married a dairy farmer… so it was a fitting gesture to plant a grand tree by a dam on a private farm he loved. A place to remember him always.

A simple and intimate family planting of a mighty walnut tree - that will later offer a place of reflection, shelter, shade and food ❣️

Do you have a special remembrance place for someone too?

07/10/2025

Is a traditional funeral appropriate for an estranged or disliked family member?
When a loved one wasn't well-liked or was challenging to be around, the thought of a large funeral can be incredibly stressful, bringing up fears of tension, insincerity, or conflict.
Our new blog post explores why less traditional options might, in fact, be the most compassionate and respectful choice in this challenging situation. We look at how simplicity is often key to navigating a difficult farewell and discuss the benefit of opting for a non-traditional venue. We also examine the growing case for Direct Cremation or a private burial, offering a path that respects both the deceased and how those grieving may feel.
As funeral directors, we have seen situations like this before. If you’re facing this delicate task, read on for the compassionate and expert advice you need to plan a service that truly fits your unique circumstances.
www.picaluna.com/planning-a-funeral-for-a-person-who-wasnt-well-liked/
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Planning a funeral can be a delicate task, but what happens when the deceased was not well-liked? It's a situation that can bring forth a myriad of emotions, complexities, and challenges for both the family and friends left behind.

19/07/2025

I really resonate with this - the deep calling, the profound need to be of service in offering a path that is a different way in dominant culture ❣️❣️❣️

11/07/2025

If you’d like to hear more about how we help families please reach out… the offering of personalised cardboard coffins give time for loved ones to gather, connect, grieve and tell stories.

Time together can be a cathartic healer for acute grief 🪽❣️

There is something profoundly healing about turning toward death with open hands and hearts.