Natural Grace Australia in Woodend, Victoria | Funeral service & cemetery

Natural Grace Australia

Locality: Woodend, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 008 037

Address: 65 Urquhart Street 3442 Woodend, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.naturalgrace.com.au

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25.01.2022 We attended the inaugural event last year in person and it was deeply moving. This year, our team of Specialist Infant Holistic Funeral Directors will join online. . We will hold in our hearts all the families who have chosen us to walk alongside them in the care of their much loved, wanted and missed baby and sometimes babies... .... . #Repost @sandsaustralia with @make_repost With the Victorian Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Service taking place online this year, it's a lovely opportunity for families who might not otherwise have been able to make the event to take part in honouring their baby's life. We would love to see your faces at 7pm on 15 Oct as we join together in acknowledgement and support of our love and our grief. Get your registration in before 30 Sept and you'll be mailed a special order of service pack. To register go to the link in our bio.

25.01.2022 The death of a child at any age is unimaginable. Tonight we light a candle at 6.30pm and spend a moment holding the parents, siblings and their community...

25.01.2022 Not too late to register and the presentations will be available for 90 days post conference...

24.01.2022 As Holistic Funeral Directors, our relationship with grieving families is most often longer and deeper than would normally be experienced in other funeral care models. . Our commitment to ‘slowing down’ provides an opportunity for each family to take all the time they need to be with the person who has died and to complete important and necessary healing rituals before they prepare for a final goodbye. . For some families, this process can feel very straightforward, for other...s lots of patience and trust is required to allow a grieving heart to find it’s own unique way. . Ritual steps of healing in grief are many and varied. . We have borne witness to innumerable exquisite and unique offerings. Some are carefully planned, others arise spontaneously in a moment. Sometimes rituals are very public, many others are deeply private, intimate exchanges. All are perfect and profoundly moving. . Over all the years we’ve cared for the dead and their families, what we’ve learnt most about this process, is that given the required space and time - everyone knows what they need to do to heal. . Witnessing a family claim what is rightly theirs on their journey of bereavement is a deeply humbling experience and brings a feeling of ‘rightness’ for everyone involved. . This reclaiming and healing in the face of death is what lies at the heart of everything we do at Natural Grace. . In the words of Francis Weller in his book ‘The Wild Edge of Sorrow’: . ‘For the most part, grief is not a problem to be solved, not a condition to be medicated, but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human.’ . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #independentfuneraldirectors #ritual #grief #bereavement See more

24.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! Natural Grace Holistic Funeral Directors acknowledges the traditional custodians across the country. . Always Was, Always Will Be.... . . #alwayswasalwayswillbe #naidocweek #naidocweek2020 #funeraldirector #familyledcare #culture #indigenousaustralia #aboriginalaustralia #deatheducation #woodend #brunswickeast #melbournefunerals #naturalburial #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #greenfunerals See more

24.01.2022 Victorian Voluntary Assisted Dying laws are quite new so if you are willing, please consider taking part in this research project out of Monash University....

24.01.2022 Early morning Cemetery visit to Carlsruhe Cemetery and back into the Sanctuary at Woodend. . An incredibly peaceful way to start the day. To watch the bunnies hop away as I walk around the cemetery, the stillness, the fog lifting at sunrise on a new day... #lovemyjob #itsnotajobitsavocation - Bonita .... . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #carlsruhecemetery #carlsruhe

24.01.2022 Our holistic care means that we will listen to what you are telling us is important not only to you but to the person who has died. . We will let you know what is legal, what is possible and we will help you to make it beautiful. . Creativity is key. It’s thinking about what best represents the person & inviting & encouraging friends and family to claim the space as their own for the time they have. ... . Keeping families informed and connected along the way is important to us and we are often told by families that they didn’t realise how important it was to them until they did! . . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare

23.01.2022 Well! The last few days have been busy in Albert St Brunswick East.... the front of our office is now a shared space. We are opposite Fleming Park which is wonderful and now we have colour, trees and little gathering tables yet to come. It’s looking pretty fancy and hopefully means that people will slow down and cruise past now.... . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcrema...tion #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #independentfuneraldirectors #brunswickeastproject #flemingparkbrunswick #slowspaces @tentablesmelbs @flowersforoliveandeve @myolab @powderlaundry @brideandwolfe Abby Seymour See more

23.01.2022 Often in our work of holding space for bereaved families, we find ourselves carrying a sense that there really are ‘no words’ that can give ample description or justice to what has been felt or witnessed by our team. . This past week has brought a lot of those moments... . Heartbreak for the families in our care affected by this lockdown and sadness for the people of Melbourne that we’re ‘here again’.... . We’re praying alongside you all that this will be a short pause. . When we’re at a loss, we remind ourselves to look for Beauty. . Here’s a little poetic gift to nourish your hearts this weekend. . Go gently . . Eleh Ezkerah - These We Remember . ‘Tis a fearful thing To love What death can touch. To love, to hope, to dream, And oh, to lose. A thing for fools, this, Love, But a holy thing, To love what death can touch. . For your life has lived in me; Your laugh once lifted me; Your word was a gift to me. . To remember this brings painful joy. . ‘Tis a human thing, love, A holy thing, To love What death can touch. . Judah Halevi or Emanuel of Rome 12th Century . . #covid #covid_19 #melbournelockdown #grief #bereavement #beauty #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #sustainablefuneralcare #melbournefunerals #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #independentfuneraldirectors See more

23.01.2022 We know all too well that there are some Mumma’s in our community today who may not get out of bed as their hearts are so broken without their babes in their arms. . We are holding all the Mothers & children in our hearts today that have only this week farewelled their own mother or their baby - big and small. To those where today is their first Mother’s Day without .... An important day to honour the role of mother, from which we all come. . Take care out there and go gently . Love from all at Natural Grace . See more

23.01.2022 Natural Grace is hiring... WOODEND based. . We would love to add some wonderful folk to our team as hearse drivers for our precious passengers. . Please email Jodie.... . . . #funeraljobs #hearsedriver #woodendwork #funeralemployment #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #workwithus See more

21.01.2022 People often ask us what does ‘Holistic Care’ mean.... . Well, it means many things to us. In fact, it’s more about what it means to you. We listen to what you and your family, friends and community need to care for their own. Family led care. . It also means mindfulness of how our decisions impact the earth and sometimes it’s what we don’t do that is of significant benefit. We thought we would share more about what ‘holistic care’ can look like via our social media. ... . First, we don’t offer a ‘green option’, we are sustainable by nature. We consider all that we do, with the planet and it’s people in mind. . . If you have specific questions about Holistic Care, feel free to PM us, and will reply as soon as we can... . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare

20.01.2022 Catering at Funerals... we know that food and drink after a funeral is just as important as the funeral itself. . We have witnessed funerals where almost every guest arrives with a plate in hand. They quickly fill the empty trestle tables we set down the centre of a room. Plates of all shapes and sizes and each with a love story. Perhaps a favourite dish of the farewelled person. . It’s extraordinary the energy that it brings to a room and at the end, everyone usually leav...es with their plate with a few goodies from someone else’s plate and no one needs to worry about dinner that night! . Sometimes ‘bringing a plate’ is a way that people can support the immediate family in a meaningful and practical way. . By all means, catering in a venue is fabulous too, but don’t forget about the tradition of community. . This is an element of care we have really missed this year with the Covid19 pandemic changing our wake options. . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #covid19funerals #communitycatering

19.01.2022 Little people strike again! Spreading kindness and motivation to keep safe, stay healthy, be kind - WE can get through this.... . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holdingspace #familyledfuneralcare #funeraldirector #holisticfunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #naturetherapy #shroudedburial #shroudedcremation #naturalburial #brunswickeast #woodend... #covid19funerals #melbournefunerals #weareinthistogether #homebaseddeathcare See more

19.01.2022 Our hearts are full as we finish another week of caring for beautiful families in beautiful spaces like this. It’s a tough time for the bereaved but we’re giving it all we’ve got to fill each funeral with as much beauty, love and kindness as we can muster. Each family we walk alongside during this time teaches us more about the resilience of the human spirit. ... Sending love to everyone for a safe and restful weekend. Be Kind. Hug those you can. Give thanks for every precious moment. #covid19funerals #beauty #love #kindness #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #melbournefunerals

17.01.2022 Today, Natural Grace acknowledges SORRY DAY. . ‘On our pathway towards reconciliation, Sorry Day on 26 May is an important moment to remember the past policies of forced child removal. Here, we reflect on the sad and painful history of the Stolen Generations and recognise moments of resilience, healing and the power of saying Sorry’. @reconciliationaus .... . #sorryday #sorryday2021 #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #independentfuneraldirectors #melbournefunerals See more

17.01.2022 Never underestimate the benefits of a little self-care . We need to support our rural young people... we’ve held so much sadness of late and we need it to be better. . This Christmas/ Summer time, please consider a donation to the summer appeal for @youthlive4life ... . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #youthsuicide #youthsuicideprevention #youthmentalhealth #youthhealth #ruralmentalhealth

17.01.2022 Words do matter. Today~ March 25th ~ is ‘Say Their Name Day’. An initiative by @rednoseaustralia & @sandsaustralia You might find this post helpful when thinking and feeling about the unthinkable. The death of a child.... no matter how little. It’s life changing. . Reach out, listen and say their name...... . . #saytheirname #inflantloss #childloss #stillbornbutstillborn #holisticfuneraldirectors #melbournefunerals See more

16.01.2022 A beautiful and peaceful send off @thegablesmalvern . I love how the swing frames the driveway as we depart... . .... . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #thegables #thegablesmalvern

16.01.2022 As 2020 draws to a close and it’s the time of year where we tend to reflect on the year that was... WOW! It’s been a time like no other and we hope that 2021 is much more gentle for you all. . We are sending our love to all the families we have cared for in this time. The witnessing of love, heartbreak, despair, deep sorrow, quiet vigil, kindness, relief, laughter, disbelief and even more love. . Through all of this, kindness and love have shone through. We know this to be... true. Our team have worked steadily and calmly and Victoria has shown resilience and kindness in a time of uncertainty. . We are proud to be Holistic Funeral Directors serving our communities across Melbourne, The Macedon Ranges and beyond. . For those who have been in our care this year, we know this time of year is hard. We see you and are thinking of you. . From our hearts to yours, we wish you all a safe, love filled Christmas & New Year. . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare

15.01.2022 Our vigil candle burning bright in our Sanctuary today .. Each morning as we arrive into our Brunswick East and Woodend care spaces, we light a candle to open a sacred space for our hardworking team, the families in our care and their precious ones who have died. .. Each evening as we snuff out these little lights, we give thanks for the privilege of this beautiful work ... .. #vigil #sacredspace #holdingspace #holisticfuneralcare #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #brunswickeast #woodend #naturalburial #shroudedburial #shroudedcremation See more

15.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day.... Check in and remember there is ALWAYS MORE TO SAY.... . .... . #moretosay #ruok #ruokday #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirectors #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #covid19funerals #familyledcare See more

15.01.2022 The sky in Woodend this evening.... Wishing everyone out there a peaceful weekend. . A special mention to the parents out there who have facilitated home learning for the last 6 months, we salute you. . We are a team of mostly mothers and grandmothers and we have all felt that pressure of the juggle. ... . Fingers crossed we will be having more family and friends at funerals soon too. . . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirectors #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #covid19funerals #familyledcare #covidhomelearning

14.01.2022 Sending love out to those families we have cared and are caring for... . . Red Nose is an organisation that many of our families reach out to... support their good work today on Red Nose Day. .... . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holdingspace #infantloss #rednoseday2020 #stillbornstillloved #familyledfuneralcare #funeraldirector #holisticfunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #naturalburial #brunswickeast #woodend #covid19funerals #melbournefunerals #weareinthistogether

14.01.2022 We are so grateful for the gentle & mindful work of our friend Annie. . Annie lovingly hand makes all our infant blankets & beanies that every baby who comes into our care may be swaddled in. . They are soft, cuddly and provide real comfort. So many parents comment and often keep them as a lasting tactile memory of their baby. ... . Thank you Annie for helping us care for the littlest people in our work... . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #infantloss #pregnancyloss #stillbirth

13.01.2022 It’s the little touches at funerals.... . .... #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare

13.01.2022 The beautiful @pottersreceptions . During this Covid19 time, this is one of the peaceful & intimate venues where we are holding funerals and memorials... . . . ... . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirectors #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #covid19funerals #familyledcare

12.01.2022 Kind things people say... . When families write to us, sometimes day, months or years later to express their gratitude, we are humbled every time... . Thank you! ... . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #independentfuneraldirectors

10.01.2022 To all the mothers with grieving hearts, we have you in our hearts today.... . . #bereavedmothersday #bereavedmothersday2021 ... #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #gentlefuneralcare #infantfuneraldirectors #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #independentfuneraldirectors #melbournefunerals

10.01.2022 Our Natural Grace team was deeply honoured to venture out to the Yarra Valley this cool and crispy morning to support the first shroud only burial at Beenak Cemetery. The sun shone brightly and blessed us with the magic of many rainbows as we lay a dear ‘gentleman of the land’ to rest with Mother Earth. Our gratitude to Beenak Cemetery Trust for their willingness and trust in supporting sustainable, natural burial practices ... #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #independentfuneraldirectors #melbournefunerals #beenak #beenakcemetery

09.01.2022 Sometimes the answers to questions are not complex. Holistic care is not new or fancy. It’s made up of simple things like listening and kindness. . As a team we are individually committed to our communities. We come from the Macedon Ranges, across to the Yarra Ranges, inner suburban Melbourne and in between. . We come together with our down to earth & practical nature to help you care for the person you love. You can be involved as little or as much as you need. ... . That is one way we describe what Holistic Care means. . . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare

09.01.2022 A little interview with Harper’s Mum from our earlier post... Thank you Harper....

08.01.2022 Some days are better than others. Some years are better than others. . We know it’s really challenging today. Especially for those across Melbourne that are not only in a stage 4 lockdown but some are without power, clean drinking water and damage to property. . It’s truly an amazing time and day we are facing.... . Be extra kind to yourself and reach out to those around you. Thanks @charliemackesy . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holdingspace #wewillgetthroughthis #familyledfuneralcare #funeraldirector #holisticfunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #shroudedburial #shroudedcremation #naturalburial #brunswickeast #woodend #covid19funerals #melbournefunerals #weareinthistogether #homebaseddeathcare

06.01.2022 It’s warm inside our Sanctuary whilst a family sit vigil with their precious one. Outside, it’s snowing! . Love our work, love our Sanctuary... . .... . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirectors #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #covid19funerals #familyledcare #snowinspring #woodend #brunswickeast See more

06.01.2022 This Friday evening- join Libby Moloney and others on the NDAN panel talking about Natural Grace’s favourite topic- Natural Burial! Online ticket sales here https://www.trybooking.com/BQCDI...

06.01.2022 During this time of Pandemic, many families are increasingly wanting to care for their loved person at home at the end of their life. . We are experienced in helping families extend this care into home based after death care. . We are here to answer any questions about this offering and would be honoured to walk alongside your family as we continue to respond in ways that promote connection and gentle loving care. ... . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holdingspace #homebaseddeathcare #familyledfuneralcare #funeraldirector #holisticfunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #naturetherapy #shroudedburial #shroudedcremation #naturalburial #brunswickeast #woodend #covid19funerals #melbournefunerals #weareinthistogether See more

06.01.2022 Thanks to Dr Pat and Brigid Moloney from The Kick Pregnancy Podcast for inviting our Libby Moloney to share her wisdom around supporting families following the death of a baby. This gentle discussion explores the options a family can take following the loss of their little one and the great value of death literacy in helping us to navigate these journeys with confidence and connection. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify...

06.01.2022 Infant Palliative care is an area that our Holistic Funeral Directors are skilled at navigating with families. We can help families create a plan so there is a heartfelt transition between palliative and after death care. We are looking forward to hearing from Hummingbird House and the wonderful care they offer. Do not turn away from the fact of death, but together make gentle it’s effect

05.01.2022 Today- May 12th is International Nurses Day . THANK YOU to the nurses who gently care for all their patients big and small. We see the care you provide to those at the end of their life and it is tender and loving. . Just today a family said ‘the nurses were fabulous. They let us sit with Dad for 4 hours and were so kind’. ... We hear this often and are grateful that families trust nurses, who then handover to us to continue that care. . Contact a nurse you know this evening and tell them they are appreciated! After all, they are the ones who wipe our bums when we can’t! BLESS THEM! . . #ind2021 #internationalnursesday #internationanursesday2021 #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #independentfuneraldirectors #melbournefunerals See more

05.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all, particularly those whose babies are no longer in their arms (big or small) and to those missing their Dad today. . We know ‘fathers’ come in all forms, biological or not. They hold a special role for us all... . .... #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holdingspace #fathersday2020 #familyledfuneralcare #funeraldirector #holisticfunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #naturetherapy #shroudedburial #shroudedcremation #naturalburial #brunswickeast #woodend #covid19funerals #melbournefunerals #weareinthistogether #homebaseddeathcare

05.01.2022 If you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy loss under 20 weeks, The Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages Victoria is now offering free commemorative certificates. Apply online via their website. . Please share this. We all know someone who has a baby that was so loved and is forever missed. This may provide you or a friend some comfort whether it be a recent loss or many years ago... . All of us here at Natural Grace congratulate our friends at The Registry of... Births, Deaths & Marriages Victoria for taking this step . . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #pregnancylossawareness #miscarriage #miscarriagematters #pregnancyloss

05.01.2022 This is great news for those in Canberra who experience early pregnancy loss. At Natural Grace, we have an experienced 'Baby Care Team' that have supported many families in this space regardless of what gestation their baby is born at. We recognise the valued place these little people hold in their families.

05.01.2022 To all the little ones so loved and missed... . To all the families who have invited and trusted us with the care of your precious little people, we light our candle with you in our hearts. . Go gently...... . Thank you to @sands.victoria, @rednoseaustralia and all the other fabulous support agencies. . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #infantloss #paila #pailawareness #holisticfuneralcare #funeraldirector #stillborn #stillbornstillloved See more

04.01.2022 Recently, a family were overwhelmed with the amount of flowers received, despite asking for donations in lieu of flowers- friends did both! This has been a common experience during Covid19. . We suggested they bring all the arrangements to the service. They lay them around below the coffin. At the burial we all helped remove packaging, plastics etc and dressed the bottom of the grave to create a bed of flowers and greenery before she was laid to rest. It was a si...mple and satisfying act and visually spectacular. . Choosing flowers for a funeral is such a personal experience. . We will often ask families if the person who has died had a connection to their garden or particular flowers. . Some people have a connection to their local florist or we can recommend a florist that practices sustainably. . You can always bring flowers from your garden or some florists will forage in your garden to make arrangements. Your friends and family may want to bring flowers or greenery from home as an act of love. . The options are endless and this is another example of holistic care. Creating meaning and ritual in our choices. . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #covid19funerals

04.01.2022 Thank you to those who walk with us in service to families...

04.01.2022 Natural Grace has gratefully accepted the invitation to be a part of the ‘Virtual Expo’ at this years Australiasian Perinatal Loss Conference. . Friday October 2 & Saturday October 3rd 2020. . This is such important work and a Pandemic does not stop the need for us to connect and we applaud the innovative ways professionals can make this happen ... . See more

03.01.2022 This is a wonderful ally and friend of Natural Grace. . @fionathefuneralcelebrant has launched this new podcast and we think it is full of information that you may find helpful. . Share it around...... . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holdingspace #familyledfuneralcare #funeraldirector #holisticfunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #naturetherapy #shroudedburial #shroudedcremation #naturalburial #brunswickeast #woodend #covid19funerals #melbournefunerals #weareinthistogether #funeralcelebrant #deathpodcast #deatheducation #deathliteracy

03.01.2022 These last couple of weeks have been a time of utter heartbreak. Send your love to all those close to you, particularly the young people in your life... we never know what’s around the corner. . We are reminded of the power of love and where there is a storm, a rainbow often comes... . .... . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #deathliteracy #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #independentfuneraldirectors

03.01.2022 For all the fathers that we have crossed paths with... for the love you have for your child; from the tiny ones to the grown up ones. The heartbreak is the same....

03.01.2022 Another of the exquisite spaces we visit to farewell special people with their families... This small business like many others in Melbourne has done it tough this year. Today we offer our deepest gratitude to all the service providers who have continued to link arms with us to create beautiful funerals throughout this challenging year of Covid pandemic. ... Venue owners and staff Audio visual, film and livestream technicians Print and production teams Celebrants Florists Musicians Cemetery staff Coffin makers And many more... It’s been a big journey. Many of you we’ve shared a tear or 2 with over these past 8.5 months. Thank you for staying the path and helping us serve the families in our care with such heart and professionalism Celebrating the great news of 14 days of today. Thank you people of Melbourne! Wishing you all a safe and happy weekend #weareallinthistogether #lovemakestheworldgoround #teamwork #covidfunerals #melbournepandemic #holisticfunerals #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #sustainablefunerals #greenfunerals #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast

01.01.2022 So many special moments on our travels this week as Melbourne turns on her glorious Autumn colours. . A potent opportunity for us all to reflect on the simple truths of loss and impermanence. . Mother Nature’s School of Death Literacy ... . . . #naturalgrace #naturalgracefunerals #holisticfuneraldirectors #grace #sustainablefuneralcare #funeraldirector #greenfunerals #shroudedcremation #shroudedburial #naturalburial #naturaldeathcare #melbournefunerals #woodend #brunswickeast #familyledcare #holisticfuneralcare #independentfuneraldirectors #autumn #loss #impermanence #deathliteracy #wisdomofthecycles

01.01.2022 Today we honour the memory of a very special little boy Harper Bodhi Wilson who would have turned 12 on the 24th September 2020. Last year Harper died suddenly alongside his dad when the car they were travelling in was struck by a falling tree. By just 10 years old, Harper had already lived a life full of passion, energy and dedication to the environment. ... At age 7 he organised for Sea Shepherd Australia to come to his school; at age 8 he joined a local conservation group and became a Platypus Education Group Ambassador, and at age 10 he went on the School Strike 4 Climate March. In his short time on planet Earth Harper helped: Clean up over 2000 items of litter Plant over 1000 trees Build and sell nest boxes for native wildlife Advocate for the successful ban of Opera House Nets in Victoria, which has saved countless platypuses And so much more... We invite everyone to help carry on Harper’s Legacy by joining Harper's Army, his family, friends, Cockatoo Primary, Sea Shepherd Australia and Portugal, Platypus Education Group @thetrashtraveler @1piecearmy as well as so many others around the world to collect 1 million pieces of litter by Harper’s 12th birthday today! How to participate: Collect some litter - even the smallest amount helps Take a photo or video sharing a message of hope or birthday wish Share on Facebook - share to the Harper's Army page, hashtagging #Hitting1Million4Harper OR - Share on Instagram tagging @1piecearmy with the hashtag #Hitting1Million4Harper Mention how many pieces you collected and the team will track them all towards hitting this 1 Million Milestone. Harper’s Army https://www.facebook.com/harpersarmy With love to Harper’s Family from the Natural Grace Team