Testimonials 2 | Julianbamford

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'