Changing the way funerals are done, for the better!
Tree of Life Funerals, Batemans Bay to Narooma, with Picaluna Beautiful Funerals, is changing the way funerals are done, for the better. As such, we embrace end-of-life practices that bring healing and connection.
In Australia, historically death and funeral activities were centred around the family home. Washing and dressing of the body was generally conducted by the family in a home setting and it was also where they gathered to make funeral arrangements together.
We are able to offer these death and funeral rites in a flexible way that works best for your needs, honouring your personal choices.
PLANNING AHEAD
Planning ahead enables time to navigate the emotional and practical choices around the care of your loved-one. It allows for family discussions, for thoughtful and meaningful decisions.
DYING AT HOME
When the time comes, you may not be ready for your loved one to move out of the home straight away. NSW Health allows the body to stay at home for up to five days.
• We offer all the support you need and can facilitate the body care so a home vigil can take place.
DYING IN HOSPITAL OR IN AN AGED CARE FACILITY
• Once the paperwork has been issued, we are able to bring your loved one home or into our care.
TAKING TIME
The death of a loved one can bring shock and emotion whether the death is expected or sudden. Tree of Life Funerals encourages you and your family to take as much time as you need. For example:
• You are able to spend time with the body of your loved one after they die, this may be at home or at the mortuary. Regardless of where your loved dies, there may be an option to bring them home.
• There is no rush to set a funeral date,
• There is no rush to make all the decisions in one sitting,
• There is no rush to have the ceremony over quickly, this is deep honouring and time for stories and shared time together.
HOLDING VIGIL
The vigil is a precious time. It allows for:
• Healing and processing,
• For placing of mementos,
• For gentle reflection in the company of the body,
• Washing, dressing and anointing,
• Shrouding
BABIES AND CHILDREN
• The same options that are available for adults are also available for children, including stillborn babies
• You are still your child’s mother/father, you know what is right. You are in charge.
• Spending time with your child after they have died allows you time to continue parenting your child. You are still their mother/father even in death.
OVERVIEW
There is no right or wrong, only what is right for you and your family. We hope to be able to support you to make decisions that are right for you, whatever they may be.
For more information, please ask to speak to one of our experienced end-of-life consultants, doulas, celebrants and funeral arrangers via email, treeoflifefunerals@outlook.com,or phone 0493 276 554 or Picaluna directly on (02) 9191 5006.
