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Caring Angels Funerals

Locality: Pine Mountain, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 The majority of people don’t know what to say or how to react when someone they know loses a loved one. Sometimes though you not saying anything at all hurts even more. Mention there names, that person existed and it keeps their memory alive ! A text, phone call or If you find it easier post them a card wether it be weeks or months down the track it will mean so much. Some people may look ok on the outside but you never know what they are thinking and feeling. Their lives have changed forever so try and help them walk along the new road they now have to go down

24.01.2022 Last night I heard of another young man who had taken his own life & it breaks my heart. So many boys are coming into my care and I’m hearing off others who have taken their lives. Wether it be through pressure of work, life, a girl, sport, drugs something has to be done !!! This can’t go on !! These boys are laughing and joking as if nothing is wrong and in the blink of an eye they are gone. If you know of someone who you think may have a problem, is stuck in a rut or having issues please call them !! Suicide is not a dirty word it is real and is happening too often at the moment and especially in males !! Please, please boys talk, the pain you leave behind is immense

22.01.2022 Carol, a loving, non judgemental and nurturing lady who was taken far too quickly and too soon ! She had a strong will, was apparently stubborn but had the biggest heart that was full of love. She always wanted everyone to be happy and dedicated her life to making others find their smile and knew that laughter is healing for the soul ! She loved going on her cruises, her bubbly, angels, the full moon but most of all her precious family. The night she passed the moon was so br...ight and she was surrounded with her family where she would have felt safe and content. Carol wanted everyone to adopt an Angel but we couldn’t fathom a practical way of doing this. The subject changed and we ended up talking about carols love for her wine and socialising with everyone so I suggested wine glass coolers with an Angel printed on it. It was a winner and we handed them out to the ladies at the service, the Angel is green as that was Carol’s favourite colour at the time. Carol adored her mum, her boys, her sisters, Cassie and her grandchildren but most of all life and everyone in it. Carol wherever you are I hope your flying around the moon in a Subaru ( a blue one ) with a glass of your favourite bubbly and the sparkle in your eyes. Your family are devastated but they know that your love, spirit and determination lives on in them. Carol your family gave me a cooler so later that evening I used it with a glass of my favourite bubbly just like you and I will always smile and think of you when I use it. God bless sweetheart See more

22.01.2022 Judy, a loving, kind, funny lady who loved and adored her family and grandchildren. From the first moment I met them all I could feel the love and admiration they have for this special lady !!! To hear that she loved the Bee Gees, sweets, chocolate, Pink Floyd and animals I knew she and I would get on well together ! They said her bird would be missing her so I asked them for one of her feathers which her grandson gently placed with her carriage on the day. Her farewell was ...beautiful as each of her sons and grandchildren took turns to share their special memories of their loving times with mum / nanny. Judy loved her sweets so I bought her a packet of English bon boms and placed them inside her carriage with her and we displayed her lolly tin during the service. People took a piece of her favourite chocolate bar that one of her sons had bought knowing that she’d be happy then lovingly laid a Rose for her. Judy wherever you may be now I hope you are running freely with your Rocky and kimba, enjoying a McFeast and even a baileys or two but rest assured Judy your family love and adore you so maybe let them know your around now and again. God bless sweetheart and I’ll have a packet of bon boms for you on the 25th which would have been your 65th birthday See more

21.01.2022 I would love to be able to afford to have a big sign on a billboard in town or advertise every week in the newspaper. Sadly for this little fish it’s to expensive !! I seem to be still swimming due to people checking out my website, referrals from other families who I’ve had the honour of looking after or on my Facebook page. It’s hard when I put posts up of things that I’ve done differently and others copy it ( a compliment in one way I suppose ) but when you wake up at 3am ...in the morning with an amazing / special idea it’s gut wrenching for someone else to say it was theirs. I also wish people would ring around for prices / quotes as it’s good to hear how the funeral director talks to you !! You can do things differently, you can make your own choices and decisions and I always say ‘ how can we make this special and memorable too ‘. A pastor once said to me ‘ you’ve been given a gift from god and you are his messenger so use it wisely and use your gift well ‘ I truly believe that now. Your loved one isn’t a number to reach the target for the month or how much profit they can make !! I don’t care how many funerals I do in a week / month, I love doing what I’m doing. Every family that I meet is different and I believe it a privilege that they are intrusting me with their loved one !! We only get one chance at it so the thing you should remember about your loved ones special farewell is the day itself and not the price !!! See more

20.01.2022 I went to see a beautiful family yesterday whereupon I was greeted by Lyn and her three fur babies. I was lovingly welcomed and given a coffee and muffins !! This little man ‘ Fletcher ‘ heard the rustling of muffin cases and plates etc and this was then my view !!!

20.01.2022 This man is my best friend and who has just celebrated working with the same company in the funeral industry for 30 years !!! Over the years he has made many friends and done some super special things for families. He is a very kind,loving and gentle man who is always there for me. In all the years we’ve known each other we’ve only bumped into one another once at a service / chapel or church ! Paul Kelly you have taught me so much within the industry and you are always there if I need advice. Thank you for everything you’ve done for everyone but also me and Caring Angels ! I / we love you to the moon and back

20.01.2022 Kai, a beautiful, quiet, gentle and very clever young boy. So many people were hurting so we wanted to make his farewell special and get others involved to help ease the pain. We dropped Kai’s carriage off where his best friend spray painted the lid and his family made a beautiful wooden sign. The sign lit up at the service when a few certain words were played during a very sentimental and meaningful song. We had asked people to come forward and lay items that meant something... to them and Kai and also write a message on his carriage. Kai your service was so heartbreaking but special at the same time. I cried for you Kai whilst you were in my care and I cried at your service too. As a mother seeing your family broken broke my heart but I’m so glad that we got them involved as much as we could. I asked your mum and nan for a lock of their hair which I placed in your hand so you had a piece of them with you all the time and I put with you your favourite biscuits. I hope Kai that you have now found some peace but I know that I have found a long lasting friendship with your family who are just beautiful. Watch over them Kai and maybe leave a little sign now and then to let them know your still around See more

19.01.2022 Having reviews on our Facebook page or website helps every small businesses still keeping going. Even when we seem like we’re elegantly floating along the river underneath some can be paddling furiously. So if whenever you get a chance leave a review, it will help keep this swan swimming

19.01.2022 Leanne you loved to watch the State of Origin so where ever you may now be you’ll be pleased to know that tonight QLD won !! You loved your sweets, chocolate, coffee, Chardonnay, cigarettes, shopping and high heels but most of all your family !! On the day of your farewell I couldn’t find one of my shoes so had to use my back up pair ( Your son Justin reckons it’s your way of saying ‘ your not wearing those bloody shoes to my funeral !!! ‘ ). I still haven’t found the other one either!! We asked everyone to write on your carriage and we also displayed your favourite blue high heels !! Leanne you loved life, your family but also being feisty and saying it how it was ! Leanne wherever you now may be annoy Justin with the technology, look over Scott and softly watch over Kate and your grandson but also please find my shoe !!

19.01.2022 Carol loved her pugs and between her and her lovely husband Arthur they ran a pug rescue group. There are a few pug groups that meet up so their fur babies can get together and cause mayhem together !! I had the pleasure of meeting Carol and have also made some great friends through the groups and have heard of all the amazing work, love and devotion she has put into the animals. As Carol didn’t want a funeral I asked Arthur if he would mind if I took my pug Olive with me in the hearse when I took Carol on her last ride. Carol you did so much for everyone and their fur babies so I’m sure you’d have loved me taking Olive with us for the ride and you having a little pug with you right till the very end. Ps Olive’s hourly rate was a couple of chews when we got back

18.01.2022 Employee of the week goes to my granddaughter Audrey ! Joys of being a small family owned business is that everyone helps. It will all be yours one day Audrey Grace

17.01.2022 It’s not rocket science ! If you don’t need to go out don’t, I don’t want you in my care

16.01.2022 Yeyy !! Finally moving forwards x

16.01.2022 Everyone knows I like to get families involved as much as I can and to make it that extra bit special. Leroy’s life was taken from him in the blink of an eye so everyone was devastated. I knew we’d have to get as many people involved to help ease the pain for this beautiful family but also community. We dropped Leroy’s carriage off where his family but mainly one amazing lady painstakingly painted it by hand. Dot by dot, line by line, the Willy wagtail and the snake represen...ts both sides of the families and close family put their handprints on the top. I was blown away when I saw it, such a clever and patient lady !! Leroy from what I heard from many people you loved to swear but also made people laugh with your antics. I felt honoured Leroy to witness all the traditions carried out at your graveside from the eucalyptus being burnt to cleanse you onto your next journey, your friend’s singing traditional aboriginal songs and your family and friends filling in your grave. The atmosphere on the day was full of love, friendship, devotion but sadness too. Leroy you would have been in awe of all your family and friends who turned up to say their goodbyes to you, you were obviously loved beyond words and even three kookaburras flew down into the tree and started their singing. Thank you for letting me look after you it has been an honour but you are one loved and terribly missed young boy See more

16.01.2022 Everyone knows how I like to do things differently and have been called ‘ different ‘ at times too ! We are now using these beautiful little coffins for babies. It’s a hard time for families as it is losing a baby or child so I think they are so much softer and less harsh to look at than the traditional ones. To me they are like a little Moses basket. We don’t charge for them and all the endless love that goes with them from us is free too

15.01.2022 Today is R U Ok day but realistically people should ask others this more often ! In a shop today a young girl behind the counter was dressed up in a Tutu and ribbons in her hair and a gentleman asked her why she was dressed like it. She told him what day it was but also stated that if someone has issues that’s not her problem !! I bit my tongue and decided not to say anything as I knew I wouldn’t hold back !! I’ve had too many people in my care who have had ‘ issues ‘ !! Men,... women, teenagers they all have issues !! A simple text, phone call or card can make such a difference to someone’s life. You never know what’s going on behind closed doors or even behind a smile. To someone who is in a dark hole they will look like they don’t have a worry in the world and then in the blink of an eye they are gone ! No warning, no hint, no letter just devastated lives left behind. There is nothing worse than seeing a family broken and sobbing and not knowing why so please, please if you have the slightest doubt that you think someone needs some help then ask them ‘ are you ok ? ‘ See more

14.01.2022 So lately there has been a challenge going around for men to drink a raw egg, sugar, a shot then a can of beer. If they don’t do this they have to give $200 to Beyond Blue charity which helps and supports men who suffer with depression and anxiety. Firstly the egg challenge is not a beyond blue fundraiser and secondly wouldn’t it be better to just donate the money ? I have had to many men in my care who have taken their own lives because they simply haven’t talked to someone ...that they need help. Men are sometimes / often told to ‘ man up ‘ or feel weak if they open up about their feelings. Wether it be about troubles with a relationship, job, PTSD, money you men need to talk !!! Don’t put on a brave face, please talk to someone. There are many helplines to call or even me so please talk. So if anyone thinks that someone’s personality has changed ask them if they are alright or do they want to talk ? It’s ok not to be ok. I’d rather you be with your family and friends than with me !! If this post helps even just one man / boy then I’ll be happy. Gentleman please talk !!! See more

14.01.2022 I have made so many friends doing what I do and some who have now become like family to me. A friend can be many miles away but you know they’ll always be there for you ! Friends can laugh, cry and joke with you but also be honest too. Treasure them and give your friend / friends a call today

13.01.2022 I truly believe this. I hear people say at funerals ‘ oh wow we haven’t see you for ages ! ‘ It seems that it’s only at weddings, christenings and funerals that families all get together. Wouldn’t it be nicer to see them under nicer circumstances and see them smile rather than see their tears

13.01.2022 They went about their normal working day to look after and protect everyone. Sadly they won’t be coming home. God bless you and thank you for what you have done to help others whilst you were here

13.01.2022 George, we didn’t know much about you and had to do a lot of detective work to find out what we did ! You loved art and we were given a copy of a picture that you had drawn which is amazing ! You loved dogs and and all animals and collected coins. I placed a coin with you so you had a penny for heaven but also another one to add to you collection. God bless George, I hope you now have your furry friends at your feet and are drawing away with the angels at your side x

13.01.2022 I have had too many babies / children in my care so it will be an honour to light a candle for them. I’m hoping many people around the world will too xx

12.01.2022 Our little Olive always likes to sit with us whilst we are doing paperwork, today though she can’t be bothered to do to much ! She’s just supervising and waiting for tea break !!

12.01.2022 ‘ Don ‘ a man who loved his XXXX beer, reading his newspaper outside with his bird next to him and listening to his music. Don was never one for fuss, liked the simple things in life but was a clever and well loved man. Don’s family stated that he didn’t want any fuss when he ‘ went ‘ so I suggested having it at his home as that’s where he truly loved to be. It was a simple, beautiful, peaceful and loving farewell. Those who attended sat with a beer in their hands for Don an...d we had his beloved budgie sitting next to his carriage who whistled all the way through the service !! There was no rush and those who randomly wanted to stand up and talk did so, it was perfect ! As Don’s family gently carried him to his awaiting limousine everyone toasted him with their beers just as he would have loved !! Don your family gave us a beer to toast him later that night of which we did and it’s been an honour and a privilege to have you in my care. God bless x See more

12.01.2022 July is bereaved parents month, please mention their child’s name if you someone who’s lost a child. They have still existed and you talking about them will mean so much ! Yes it may be upsetting but they would be more upset if you didn’t talk about them or acknowledge that they were here and very much loved !!

11.01.2022 Love being a family owned funeral home. Had Lily my daughter with me last week so before we left for a service we took a photo for a memory keepsake

11.01.2022 Before I met Jimmy I heard many stories of his passions, his family but also his antics !! Jimmy loved to listen to his radio on the front porch whilst having a cup of tea with a cigarette and watch the world go by. As we were discussing Jimmy’s farewell I suggested it would be nice if we had his radio playing quietly in the background before the service started. On the morning of the service Jimmy showed his true colours and started with his antics ! He’d not caused me any t...rouble whilst in our care until the day of his funeral !! He messed about with the battery on the hearse, his radio wouldn’t play as the battery was flat, later in the afternoon the battery went in the clock in the office then the battery in my clock at home went !! Jimmy what is it with you and batteries ?!! The next day the office clock started again, the hearse battery is fine just had a loose connection and is now fine and my house clock has started ticking !! Jimmy you certainly stressed us out but I can imagine you laughing away and all I can say is I will think of you now whenever I need a new battery in anything !!! See more

10.01.2022 For some families I have had the honour of looking after today will be a difficult one. Mums are the ones we turn to for advice, a shoulder to cry on and can be our best friend. We may have moaned about them and when we were younger thought they didn’t know anything but one thing we do know is that they are always there for us. They have lived there lives without us so now some of you will have to live yours without her. So for those who have now lost their mums or those who ...have lost a bub celebrate as your still a mum !! Sometimes mums are not always those who have given birth to us, step mums and even grandmas are given this special role. So for those who have lost your ‘ rock ‘ of the family please leave their name and give them a recognition today, you may not be able to see her but umm sure she’ll always be around. I’m lucky to say I still have mine who I love very much so thank you mum for always being there See more

09.01.2022 Today is International Bereaved Mother’s Day so if you know someone who has lost a child please think of them today. Some women will grieve privately and silently or on their own, others will have the support of their families. Many still hold that hope that they will eventually have the baby they’ve longed for and others are great full for the months or years that they were blessed with. Wether their child never blossomed in the womb, flowered at birth, was taken through an illness, tragedy or even their own choice, they existed. I will be lighting a candle today for those who I’ve had in my care and my heart goes out to all those who have lost a child

06.01.2022 Men, women, the young, the old, animals and many others sacrificed themselves for us and our freedom ! They would have been scared but courageous at the same time. Some would have come home broken physically and mentally and suffer for many months and even years !! I remember my own grandad who was a tank commander in the war telling me he hated the thunder and lightning when he finally came home and would hide in the cupboard under the stairs ! Many of those who have served don’t like to talk about what they’ve seen and done but for me to have a man in my care who was 70 years old and suffered with PTSD says it all God bless each and everyone of you all and thank you, you won’t be forgotten !!!

06.01.2022 I was / am overwhelmed with all the likes and comments that people put on my post yesterday !! To know that I’m doing it right and really helping those who need it / me is beautiful ! My dream of opening my own business four years ago was very daunting and scary ( still is some days !! ) but it also fills my heart with joy that I can truly help someone when they need me the most and being the messenger is working !! Thank you !!!

05.01.2022 Very powerful and meaningful words

03.01.2022 A lovely friend who owns Jasksons Plants and Glass Art made this beautiful angel for us. The photo doesn’t do her justice as when the sun beams brightly she’s absolutely stunning !! She can lovingly watch over all those who are in our care but also share her glorious colours in the room. Netty thank you so much, I will think of you whenever I look at her but also you are a very talented lady

02.01.2022 I went to see this beautiful lady last week. Lydia and her family has become a big part of my life after she lost her husband and I had the honour of looking after him. Lydia now has the onset of Alzheimer’s which is a form of dementia. She still recognises some people but ‘ wanders ‘, gets angry and confused and her and her family hate that she’s slowly getting worse. I’m so privileged that she still recognises me when I go and visit her but I know a time will come when she ...has forgotten who I am. When I went to visit her last week I said to her ‘ let’s take a selfie and she looked at me and said ‘ who wants to look at me and my ugly face ‘ but then in the next breath said ‘ oh let me do my hair first so I look beautiful ‘ She still makes me laugh with her antics with what she says and does but to see her rapidly go down hill is heartbreaking. The love and support she gets from her family especially her daughter is beautiful and I’m so proud of her and how she copes. Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease so if you know of anyone who is suffering please be patient with them but also support their family too. Lydia I love you to the moon and back and you’ll always be special to me See more

02.01.2022 Thank you for your lovely review Shelley. I’m so glad we suggested you making your dad’s favourite cake for him one last time but also the one you made for me. A true earth angel

01.01.2022 Yesterday was Mental Health Awareness day and this is Kai. Kai was 16 when he decided that he wanted to grow his angel wings !! No signs, no note, no clues, nothing ! He has left behind a family who loved and adored him and would do anything to have him back. In the 15 years I have been in this industry I have lost count of how many people I have taken into my care ( and mainly men ) because they don’t know any other way out. Whatever demons they may have or trouble in their ...life it is heartbreaking ! There is nothing worse than seeing a mother, father, girlfriend, brother etc heartbroken and sobbing as the hearse drives away or the coffin is being gently lowered into the grave. I myself have cried for these families and I have seen things that will stay in my head forever but for these families it will stay in their hearts and lives. I just wish people would talk !! There’s nothing wrong with having a mental illness but there is still a huge stigma attached to it !! People please talk to someone, anyone !! If only people saw the total devastation they leave behind but also that there is help out there. Everyday people should be aware of mental health and others who are struggling. Kai, your mum and I have become good friends so keep an eye on her and all your family but I wish they didn’t know me as they initially only needed me for one reason and I wish we’d met under different circumstances. God bless sweetheart and thank you for guiding them to me See more