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25.01.2022 Lester & Son proudly sponsored Steven Jaksetic in the Repco 2019 Reliability RE Trial. Honouring the originals and celebrating the 40th anniversary of an event that captured a nation at that time. Donations were made to the Border Ovarian Cancer Awareness Group (BOCAG). BOCAG provides awareness to the community in relation to Ovarian Cancer and the affects on families and the community. BOCAG runs events to raise funds to support the Albury Wodonga Cancer Research Centre and the Garvan Institute & Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre donating funds for research and cancer trials in patients with ovarian cancer.

25.01.2022 Long time staff member Tony Egan recently celebrated 30 years working at Lester & Son serving the Albury Wodonga Community. To commemorate this achievement Rothmore Forever Bears made a fox from a retired funeral suit, tie and white shirt that Tony had previously used. Two bears were also made with the excess material for the previous owners Andrew & Pauline Harbick and Darren & Julie Eddy. The years inscribed in the bears feet represent the years of their ownership. The fox’s name is Lester and the bears names are Harry and Charlie. Harry Lester was the founder of Lester & Son and Charlie Lester was his grandson.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Update Our team at Lester & Son would like to sincerely thank the families and their friends that we assist, for their understanding and compliance with the government directives that are currently in place. It is commendable how our community are supporting each other through these new and changing times. We will continue to provide you funeral choices specific to your family needs.

22.01.2022 COVID - 19 Update You would no doubt be aware of the directions now in place from the Australian Govt. around the rules for social distancing and a min of 4 square metres per person for indoor gatherings. In line with these directions, we have arranged the Albury chapel and Wodonga chapel areas to ensure compliance. Please note that Chapel doors will remain closed until the family arrive. For outdoor venues the maximum capacity of 500 people attending is still current and soc...ial distancing must be adhered to. We thank you for your continued assistance so we can still provide our community with a dignified funeral service.

21.01.2022 Important Update - COVID-19 The Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made an announcement following yesterday’s Cabinet meeting which included further restrictions for funeral services in Australia. These measures will take place from midnight Wednesday 25 March. We will provide a further update here for services from Thursday 26 March onwards. We appreciate this is a challenging time for everyone and we thank you for your understanding as we continue to adapt our services to th...ese changes. The health, safety and wellbeing of our team and the families we serve is of the utmost importance to us. We have been providing funeral and memorial services to Australians for many decades and will always put our client families at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to helping families farewell their loved ones respectfully and within the current and relevant Government advice and regulations.

21.01.2022 Lester & Son are proud of our long standing relationship with Border Trust as Foundation Builders. Local Giving Month, held in May is Border Trust’s annual campaign to raise funds for the benefit our community. Border Trust have already distributed more than $1.3m through their Community Grant & Back to School Programs.100% of funds raised are distributed locally. Follow the link for ways to contribute or donate. http://bordertrust.org.au/news-and-eve/may-is-giving-month/

20.01.2022 In the past 48 hours the constant updates surrounding COVID-19 specific to our profession have forced us to alter traditional ways on how we provide a funeral. To reassure our community, we are able to comply with the new rulings and continue to care for our families and their needs.

18.01.2022 Lester & Son are very proud to congratulate Tony Egan on the wonderful achievement of 30 years continuous care of his local community. Tony began working for his father at the family funeral business on this day in 1990 at age 16, cleaning the hearses and doing many other general duties. Over the past 30 years Tony has been involved in every aspect of the funeral profession, excelling in them all. Tony is now Funeral Services Manager at Lester and Son and is one of the most ...experienced and respected funeral directors in the country. Tony always goes beyond expectations when caring for families and has helped thousands of people through their most difficult times. Tony is a respected member of the community, a highly valued role model and team member at Lester & Son and is a wonderful husband, father and family member. We sincerely thank Tony for his service and for sharing his vocation with us every day.

18.01.2022 This week we had the funeral for Ian Moreland who was a member of the Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club. Ian was a man who was generous with his time in helping others and had joined the Club without being a cancer sufferer. Sadly, just 3 months ago he was diagnosed with the disease. With current restrictions in place for funerals it meant that many who wanted to attend could not. Local Dragon Boaters formed a guard of honour with their paddles pointed to the skies in respect. Ian was also a member of Minis on the Murray Car Club. His son Brett led the hearse through the guard of honour in Ian’s Mini.

18.01.2022 Each year just prior to ANZAC day the local War Widows Guild place small wooden crosses containing the name of a loved one lost to wars in a field of remembrance in Albury. Following ANZAC Day they are gathered and given to us at Lester and Son were we attend to having them cremated for a scattering service attended by the war widows themselves. This years’ service was presided over by Major Graham Docksey OAM (retd) President of the Albury sub branch of the RSL and after the... saying of the Ode and the playing of Last Post and Reveille, the crosses ashes were scattered around the Cross of Sacrifice in Albury. Lester and Son are proud and honoured to be involved with this simple but most moving tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country.

18.01.2022 COVID 19 UPDATE - effective from Monday 1st June 2020. The easing of restrictions for funerals to 50 people (excluding clergy / celebrant and staff) is effective in NSW and Victoria from Monday 1st June 2020. If a funeral is held in a private home, a maximum of 20 people can be present (including clergy / celebrant and staff). This is in addition to the existing guidelines which require funeral homes to provide a minimum space of 4sqm per person and to ensure 1.5m social dis...tancing practices are adhered to. The health, safety and wellbeing of our team and the families we serve is of the utmost importance to us. We have been providing funeral and memorial services to Australians for many decades and will always put our client families at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to helping families farewell their loved ones respectfully and within the current and relevant Government advice and regulations. To help adhere to the new regulations, we encourage families to utilise our live streaming, webcasting and recording audio-visual technology, which is currently available in many of our funeral homes. To ensure full availability, our teams are working toward securing these services via local providers for funeral homes that do not currently offer them. Our teams also continue to ensure facilities meet the 4sqm social distancing guidelines and that the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Alison Reed from Lester & Son, who received these beautiful flowers and chocolates for once again exceeding the expectations of the family she was caring for. Alison very graciously shared them with her team ! Thank you and well done Alison.

15.01.2022 Due to the current restrictions around gatherings we have moved our annual Mother's Day Remembrance Service online. Please join us at www.lesterandson.com.au to watch the service at your leisure on this significant day.

15.01.2022 The Border Trust annual Big Give was held last night with more than $170,000 given in grants to 19 worthy local organisations. Lester & Son are proud Foundation Builder supporters of Border Trust. It was wonderful to see the 19 local groups so excited to be personally receiving their grants from Border Trust said Lester & Son Area Manager, John Vogel, "For more than 112 years Lester & Son have been serving our community and are committed to its support of Border Trust and the wonderful work they do locally.

10.01.2022 COVID -19 Update Dear family and friends, We are still operating 24/7 to continue to serve our families during this time.... We would like to reassure all families that funeral ceremonies will proceed as scheduled. We will work with families to ensure services comply with the updated guidelines which limit attendees of funerals services in Victoria to 10 people PLUS clergy/celebrant and funeral staff . In NSW the guidelines stipulate 10 people, INCLUSIVE of clergy / celebrant, staff and mourners. This is in addition to the existing guidelines which require funeral homes to provide a minimum space of 4 sqm per person and to ensure 1.5 m social distancing practices are adhered to. The health, safety and well being of our team and the families we serve is of the utmost importance to us. We have been providing funeral and memorial services to Australians for many decades and will always put our client families at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to helping families farewell their loved ones respectfully and within the current and relevant Government advice and regulations. To help adhere to the new regulations, we encourage families to utilise our live streaming, webcasting and recording audio-visual technology, which is currently available in many our funeral homes. To ensure full availability, our teams are working toward securing these services via local providers for funeral homes that do not currently offer them. Our teams also continue to ensure facilities meet the 4 sqm social distancing guidelines and that the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained. Further details For the latest advice, information and resources on COVID-19, please visit www.health.gov.au or call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you require translating or interpreting services, call 131 450. We have always understood the importance of strong hygiene and are ensuring our employees and those visiting our locations are taking all the necessary precautions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and stay healthy. We are actively following all health and travel advice and extending our normal health protocols even further. We are privileged to serve Australian families and have a long history of delivering meaningful farewells for your loved ones. As befits our long history we have developed and maintained the highest possible standards and processes to care for you and your loved one. We thank you for your support as we all work together to ensure we continue to provide an important service to the community.

09.01.2022 COVID 19 Update. We would like to reassure all families that funeral ceremonies will proceed as scheduled. We will work with families to ensure services comply with the updated guidelines which limit attendees of funerals services to: The easing of restrictions for funerals to 20 people attending indoors or 30 people attending outdoors is effective in Victoria from Wednesday 13th May and NSW from Friday 15th May 2020. The current restrictions of 10 people attending is effect...ive until then. This is in addition to the existing guidelines which require funeral homes to provide a minimum space of 4sqm per person and to ensure 1.5m social distancing practices are adhered to. The health, safety and wellbeing of our team and the families we serve is of the utmost importance to us. We have been providing funeral and memorial services to Australians for many decades and will always put our client families at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to helping families farewell their loved ones respectfully and within the current and relevant Government advice and regulations.

08.01.2022 All the staff at Lester & Son would like to wish you a very Happy and Safe Easter holiday.All the staff at Lester & Son would like to wish you a very Happy and Safe Easter holiday.

05.01.2022 COVID-19 Update The health, safety and wellbeing of our team and the families we serve is of the utmost importance to us. We have been providing funeral and memorial services to Australians for many decades and will always put our client families at the heart of everything we do. We remain committed to the importance of funerals and memorial services and to supporting our client families. We would like to reassure families we will continue to arrange funeral services and wor...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Today is International Women’s Day. IWD started in 1911 and is a Global Day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We want to recognise Cherie Ludlow, Alison Reed, Sharron Toll and Kim Watson for the amazing role they play in serving the community of Albury Wodonga and surrounding districts. All the team at Lester and Son thank you.

03.01.2022 Due to the current restrictions around gatherings and the overwhelming feedback from our Mother’s Day Remembrance Service online, we are pleased to invite you to join us for our Fathers Day Reflection. This can be enjoyed at your leisure by going to our website www.lesterandson.com.au and clicking on the Father’s Day Reflection link provided. We hope you enjoy it. Happy Father’s Day from your Lester & Son team.

02.01.2022 We will remember.