16 Aug 2012
Grace Milligan Shinnie
30 March 1926 -11 August 2012
Le Pine Funerals, Whitehorse Road, Box Hill,
Burial Service, Eltham Cemetery.
Hi Julian,
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank-you with all my heart for orchestrating
and conducting such a very warm service for mother Grace. It was if you had known
her for years and this came through so well and with such warmth and affection.
For what it is worth, she would have adored you.
I just couldn't let the day go by without offering you my very sincere thanks
for your efforts and for your guidance, support, and sympathy. It was truly appreciated.
Whilst I truly hope it is not for some time I hope that you would consider us worthy
in supporting us should my father pass in the future.
Please take care but I truly cannot thank-you enough for what you have done for
me and my family.
Thank you
Gordon
25 August 2012
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9 August 2012
Albert William Charles Prohasky
15 September 1919 - 7 August 2012
Le Pine Funerals - Box Hill.
Dear Julian,
The family join with me in our grateful thanks to you for conducting the
service for Albert on Friday 10th. You brought friendly and sympathetic
meaning to it for which we thank you.
I am sorry I didn't get to say "goodbye" to join us for a cup of cuppa.
Your shiny shoes were great!
Beth Prohasky
15 August 2012
Hi Julian,
I am so sorry that I didn't get to personally thank you yesterday for the
wonderful job you did conducting Dad's memorial service.
We couldn't have asked for anything better. Your words were lovely and your
support for me was much appreciated. Also thank you for your lovely
clean shoes........!
Kindest regards
Helen Kelly
11 August 2012
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Wednesday 31 August 2012
Anne Pui Yin Lee
4 August 1949 – 20 July 2012
10.15am, Wilson Chapel. Springvale Botanical Cemetery,
John Allison Monkhouse Funerals, Frankston.
Hi Julian,
We just wanted to say a big thank you for overseeing mum's service.
I greatly appreciate the time and care with all the details put into the reading.
You're an amazing person and celebrant.
Thanks again and kindest regards,
William, Phil, Lauren & Family.
3 August 2012
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Friday 6th July 2012
Guisto Godina
7 December 1927 - 2 July 2012
Crick Chapel, Fawkner Memorial Park,
Le Pine Funerals, Greensborough.
Dear Julian,
This comes to let you know just how much I appreciate your kindness
and your special thoughtfulness.
Many thanks
Nives and family
July 2012
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Monday 4 June 2012
Rita Pfauder
16 March 1936 - 21 May 2012
10.00am, Federation Chapel, Lilydale Memorial Park - Lilydale,
Le Pine Funerals, Ferntree Gully.
Dear Julian
I am contacting you to sincerely thank you for the way you conducted
my mother, Rita Pfauder's, funeral last Monday.
The level of sensitivity, professionalism and support you provided to both
my brother and I made our mother's funeral not only emotionally manageable
but also a memorable celebration of her life.
Thank so much.
Once again many thanks all round.
Best wishes
Maritta Parsell
12 June 2012
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18 April 2012 - Memorial Service
Ronald Alan Clark
13 April 1942 - 10 May 2012
The Manningham Convention Centre - Bulleen,
for Le Pine Funerals, East Kew.
Dear Julian,
Thank you so much for the lovely service. You made it personal and
dignified. We will always be grateful.
Peta and Liam Clark
19 May 2012
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6th March 2012
Simon Street
26 January 1956 – 29 February 2012
Joseph Allison Funerals
941 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon.
Hi Julian,
We thank you, for everything you did for us at the funeral of Simon Street in March.
Aderle, Anna and John.
also...
Dear Julian,
I wish to thank you so much, for being the celebrant at the funeral for
my son Simon Street.
You did the most wonderful 'job' and spoke as if you knew Simon. Many people
commented on your very professional and friendly manner and what a very nice
service you conducted. Several people asked me if you knew Simon.
Many many thanks
Aderle.
May 2012
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8th March 2012
Margaret 'Marg' Doris Hope
13 Jan 1939 – 3 March 2012
Templestowe General Cemetery - Templestowe.
Le Pine Funerals - Lilydale
Dear Julian,
Thank you for the beautiful service you conducted for my friend Margaret Hope
last month. Although Margaret had "a bit' to do with it, it was beautifully presented
by you and that helped us all to feel at ease.
If you ever want to visit 'The Centre of Light' you would be most welcome.
Kind regards
Ada Streeter.
May 2012
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3rd May 2012
Murdoch Donald 'Don' Morrison
11 January 1926 - 26 April 2012
W.D Rose Funerals,
221 Charman Rd, Cheltenham
Dear Julian,
Thank you very much for all the work you did to make Don's funeral come
together in such a warm and positive manner. That was no easy task given Don
has such a large and extended family!
It was definitely a heartfelt and memorable occasion, many people have remarked
upon how enriching they found it. It had parts that were organized and planned
and other parts that were quite spontaneous and sincere, just like Dad!
Thank you for trusting in the family members and allowing the service
to evolve, best wishes.
Jen Morrison.
6 May 2012
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20th April 2012
Nicholas 'Nick' Keeble Davies
2 January 1958 - 14 April 2012
Le Pine Funerals,
741 High Street, Kew East.
Hi Julian
Just a short note to say thank you for the service you provided for my husband
Nick on 20th April. There was a serious side to it and also the funny side
(in regard to the pronunciation of the dog's name).
Everyone commented on the lovely service and I appreciate it in the way
it was conducted.
Thank you once again
Sue, James and Paul Davies
1st May 2012
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4th April 2012
John Maxwell Stacpoole
15 December 1923 - 31 March 2012
Le Pine Funerals,
741 High Street, Kew East.
Julian,
many thanks for your professional and personal approach with our family.
Warm regards from
Jean, Michele, Mary, Daryl and Trevor.
5 April 2012
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16th January 2012
Phylis 'Phyl' Moore
7 November 1924 – 8 January 2011
Le Pine Funerals,
Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.
Dear Julian,
I just wanted to thank you for acting as celebrant on the occasion of the funeral
for Phyllis Moore on 16 January.
Everyone said they thought it was a very good funeral – one that Phyl herself
would have liked. No matter that the incorrect piece of Vivaldi was played.
It still was Vivaldi and it may have been a better piece than the part we chose.
Thanks again
Regards
Jan Hanslow
1st March 2012
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17 February 2012
Klaus Peter Ulrich Jurisch
7 November 1940 – 11 February 2012
Cordell Chapel, Fawkner Memorial Park.
Simplicity Funerals, Reservoir.
Hi Julian,
I just wanted to say thank you for your services regarding my Dad's funeral.
Your professionalism, expertise and compassion was much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Heidi Winchester
2 March 2012
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23 February 2012
Maxwell 'Max' Holman George Williams
9 March 1925 - 20 February 2012
W.D. Rose Funerals,
221 Charman Road, Cheltenham.
Thanks for Service for Max Williams.
Dear Julian,
Thank you again for a beautiful service. You captured Dad well in your
service and we appreciated your words of comfort. It would have been
exactly as Dad had wished.
Thanks again for your part in what was a lovely family gathering in honour of Dad.
Regards,
Kathy.
23rd Feb 2012
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2nd Dec 2011
Neil Donald Watts
24 March 1955 - 28 November 2011
W.D.Rose Funerals
221 Charman Road, Cheltenham.
Dear Julian
Thank you Julian for doing such a wonderful farewell for Neil.
Your sincerity and special way was exceptional and appreciated greatly by us.
My friends and family thought you knew Neil! Thank you also for your understanding
and calming approach in my time of need.
Kindest regards
Robyn, Brendan and Liam (Watts)
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31st January 2012
Sydney ‘Jack’ Waight
4 March 1922 - 26 January 2012
Mulqueen Funerals,
Sydney Road, Coburg North.
Dear Julian
Thank you for helping us Celebrate the Life of “Jack Waight.”
Your empathy and kindness enabled us to talk about and remember “Dad & Pa”
with laughter and tears. It is very appreciated and will be remembered
with gratitude.
Thank you
John, Dawn and Sarah Waight
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6th January 2011
Peter Keith Davies
9 August 1927 – 31 December 2011
W.D. Rose Funerals
139 Marriage Road, Brighton.
Dear Julian
Everyone enjoyed the farewell you gave to Peter Davies, Friday 6 January (2012).
It was light and sad, Peter would approve.
Regards,
Aya (Davies)
16th November 2011
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November 2011
Anne Suzanne 'ZsuZsa' Pasztor
13 July 1937 – 12 November 2011
Le Pine Funerals,
Princess Highway, Dandenong.
Hi Julian,
Just wanted to express our thanks for the lovely service for Zsuzsa.
I thought it all went very well.
Thanks again,
Giselle Stelfox
17th Nov 2011
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21st July 2011
Thomas Po-Wong Lee
16 November 1936 - 22 July 2011
Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
Le Pine Funerals, 121 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon.
Hi Julian,
Thank you so much for your all help and support over the past week.
You did a superb job yesterday and several people commented on how well it all went.
A colleague from my previous workplace even commented that after hearing his story
she felt like she had known him all his life.
I was really pleased when my Uncle Greg told me today that dad would have been
happy with his send off. Thanks again for the wonderful service
you conducted for my dad.
Best wishes,
Andrea (and Mum and Connor)
29th July 2011
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30th June 2011
Ruby Dorothy Crockett
15 November 1917 – 26 June 2011
W.D.Rose Funerals,
221 Charman Road, Cheltenham.
Julian
On behalf of my brothers and all our family, thank you for so appropriately
running the celebration for our Mother and for the careful preparation
you put into it.
Thank you for the documents you forwarded.
Regards
Jonathan Crockett
6th July 2011
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11th May 2011
Fredi Karl Wilhelm Bruse
1 February 1930 – 5 May 2011
Le Pine Funerals
Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully.
Dear Julian
On behalf of myself and my family I sincerely would like to thank you for yesterday.
Kind Regards
Heidi & family
12th May 2011
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3rd May 2011, Memorial Service
Ian Kenneth Reed
17 Jun 1943 – 21 April 2011
Le Pine Funerals,
Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
Hi Julian,
On behalf of my family, I want to thank you very much for what you did for
us over the past week, and at Dad's service.
We are very appreciative of all you did, we were very pleased with the service
and glad we had you speak for us and for Ian/Dad.
Sincerely,
Andrew Reed
4 May 2011
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6th April 2011
Brian Francis Coward
30 May 1965 – 30 March 2011
Le Pine Funerals,
Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully 3156.
Hi Julian
I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say a big thank you.......the
memorial service for Brian was exactly the way we both wished.
The feedback we received from those that attended enabled them to see
exactly the person Brian was, and as much as it is a very sad occasion they
all came away saying how well you had conveyed his life story.
Kind regards
Vikki
7th April 2011
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1st February 2011
John Ernest Plozza
9 March 1948 – 24 January 2011
Cordell Chapel, Fawkner Memorial Park
Joseph Allison Funerals, 941 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon.
Hi Julian,
Just wanted to thank you again on behalf of myself and our family for a
job really well done with Dads service on Tuesday.
I've had so much positive feedback and I am wrapped...the pressure was definitely
on, but I think all factions were happy in the end and I think there was a great mix
of humour and reverence.
So thanks again, all the best
Tracey Graham (daughter of John Plozza)
3rd Feb 2011
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17th Jan 2011
Stanley Arthur Morris Gundry
24 August 1920 – 13 January 2011
Le Pine Funerals,
Springvale Road, Glen Waverley.
Good afternoon Julian,
I didn't get a chance yesterday, but wanted to say thank you for the lovely
service you presented yesterday for Pa (Stan).
You did a great job capturing the man Pa was, and everyone appreciated your
work leading up to, and your presentation, of the service.
Again,thank you.
Kind regards
Amanda Cuxson
18th January 2011
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4th January 2011
Cyril Walter 'Joe' Cockroft
16 June 1921 – 29 December 2010
Le Pine Funerals,
Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.
Thank you so much, Julian.
You did an awesome job and everyone commented on how well it went.
We were privileged to have you as the celebrant … thank you.
All the best for your future, Julian.
Thanks again!
Gail and David
6th January 2011
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22nd December 2010
Joan Rodgerson
13 December 1932 – 18 December 2010
Le Pine Funeral Services,
Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon
Hi Julian
Thank you so much for the time and care you have taken to compose a
lovely tribute to Mum - we all appreciate it so much!
Regards,
Helen
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9th April 2010
Gary Earle Butzin
6 July 1945 – 6 April 2010
Le Pine Funeral Services,
121 Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon.
Hi Julian,
What you have written is great.
Thank you again.
Rachel
also....
Hi Julian,
Words to Dad's poem:
There is really nothing you must be,
except yourself.
There is nothing you must do,
except be yourself.
There is really nothing you must have,
except yourself.
There is really nothing you must know,
except yourself.
There is really nothing you must become,
except yourself.
Thank you Julian,
Kind regards,
Rachel
8th April 2010
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May all beings be well and happy.
May all beings gain happiness and the causes of happiness.
'Love'
May they be separate from suffering and the causes of suffering.
'Compassion'
May they never part from a sorrowless state.
'Empathy'
May they live in equanimity with no hated or attachment to those near of far.
"Immeasurable equanimity'