Upcoming Services.

Celebrating the Life of Janice Egan
Nov
3

Celebrating the Life of Janice Egan

Celebrating the Life of

Janice Mary Egan

08/04/1942 - 24/10/2025

Please join us as we come together to farewell Janice and celebrate her wonderful life.

Monday 3rd November, 2025

10:15am Guest Arrival

10:30am Ceremony

Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel, Rookwood Catholic Cemetery

Following the service, you are invited to join us in the Condolence Lounge on site as we continue to remember Janice, to be together, to laugh and share stories together over some light refreshments.

The ceremony will be live streamed for anyone unable to attend in person. Click below from 10:20am on the day. The same link will also host a recording which can be viewed following the service.

Click Here for Livestream - PIN: 1232

To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

 
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Honouring Warwick Hatton
Oct
29

Honouring Warwick Hatton

  • Harold Park Community Hall (Upstairs at Tramsheds) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating the Life of

Warwick Hatton

18/12/1943 - 27/09/2025

Please join us as we come together to farewell Warwick and celebrate his wonderful life.

Wednesday 29th October, 2025

1:00pm Guest Arrival

1:15pm Ceremony

Harold Park Community Hall (Upstairs at the Tramsheds)

Parking is available at Tramsheds Carpark (paid) or street parking can be found on Chapman road, Annandale or Maxwell road (behind the Tramsheds), Glebe. Lightrail and bus are nearby. For options on how to get to the Tramsheds, click here.

Following the service, you are invited to join us as we continue to remember Warwick, to laugh and share stories together over some light refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

The ceremony will be live streamed for anyone unable to attend in person. Click below from 1:10pm on the day.

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To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

 
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Honouring Janet Clark
Oct
23

Honouring Janet Clark

Celebrating the Life of

Janet Clark

05/02/1955 - 13/10/2025

Please join us as we come together to farewell Jan and celebrate her wonderful life.

Thursday 23rd October, 2025

3:45pm Guest Arrival

4:00pm Ceremony

Knox Grammar School Chapel

Parking is available at the Knox Borambil Street Carpark (gate 3) . Street parking can be found in the surrounding area, and the Warrawee train station is nearby. Please refer to the below map.

Following the service, you are invited to join us as we continue to remember Jan and share some light refreshments in the Club Room at The Rose by Moran, 1574 Pacific Hwy. Parking is not available at The Rose so we encourage people to leave their cars parked where they are, and walk across the highway (at the crossing) following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mark Hughes Foundation.

The ceremony will be live streamed and recorded for anyone unable to attend in person.

Click Here for Livestream

To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

Parking Location

Location of chapel and The Rose by Moran where refreshments will be held.

 
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Honouring The Bearded Tit
Oct
18

Honouring The Bearded Tit

A Funeral Ceremony and Celebration for

The Bearded Tit

23.08.2014 - 01.11.2025

Dear Community,

The Bearded Tit Funeral Ceremony is at capacity.

We are unable to take any more RSVP’s.

For those who would like to attend following the service that will conclude at 6.30pm, there will be a one out, one in availability as the night continues and capacity allows.

Please try your luck to enjopy last drinks and pay your respects

Dress: Express yourself

Bring a Memory: We would love to know who the Tit was to you. There will be a book to capture your reflections.

As you may know, the RSVP for attendance in person if at ( and past) capacity. We would love all who wish to attend the ceremony to do so. Gather in your finest threads to celebrate The Bearded Tit. We’re truly grateful for your understanding and patience as we navigate this huge outpouring of love for The Tit. Whether you’re with us in person or online, your presence and energy are part of what makes this farewell so special.

This link will be live from 5pm on Saturday October 18th 2025

Livestream Link
 
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Honouring Hugh Brown
Oct
9

Honouring Hugh Brown

Honouring the Life of

Hugh Brown

25.07.1944 - 27.09.2025

Please join us as we farewell Hugh and celebrate his wonderful life.

Thursday 9th October, 2025

2:00pm Guest Arrival

2:20pm Ceremony

Ocean Room at Headlands Hotel

Headlands Hotel is found on the corner of Headland Ave & Yuruga St, Austinmer. Following on from the service, Hugh’s family welcome you to join them for refreshments and to share laughter and memories of Hugh together.

Dress: Black is not required.

Bring a Memory: We would love to learn of who Hugh was to you. There will be a book to capture your reflections.

Refreshments: At Headlands Hotel following on from the service.

Live Streaming: If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join us in real time, click on the button below at at 2:15pm on the day of the service.

Live Stream Link

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Honouring Lyndel Rapp
Oct
8

Honouring Lyndel Rapp

Honouring the Life of

Lyndel Rapp

05.04.1941 - 08.09.2025

Please join us as farewell Lyndel and celebrate her life in vibrant colour.

Wednesday 8th October, 2025

11am Ceremony

Rose Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium

Following on from the service, Lyndel’s family welcome you to join them for light refreshments at the Palmdale Function Centre and to share laughter and memories of Lyndel together.

Dress: Wear a splash of blue for Lyndel.

Bring a Memory: We would love to learn of who Lyndel was to you. There will be a book to capture your reflections.

Refreshments: At Palmdale Function Centre following on from the service.

Live Streaming: If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join us in real time, click on the button below at at 11am on the day of the service.

Live Stream Link

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Farewelling Dylan Stanford
Oct
3

Farewelling Dylan Stanford

Farewelling

Dylan Stanford

13.09.1989 - 18.09.2025

Dylan's family and community invite you to come together as we remember the treasured life of Dylan.

Friday 3rd October, 2025

1.45 for a 2pm Ceremony

Refreshments will be available on site following the service.

Dress: We are requesting people wear black, but welcome you to channel Dylan’s punk/goth vibes, though please come in what feels most comfortable for you.

We welcome anyone to bring their children, as well as family/friends/partners to support you.

The venue is accessible to all, please contact Life Rites directly to discuss your individual needs.

In lieu of flowers, in memory of Dylan, please consider a donation to Emerge, or Camp Out or

To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

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Honouring Jenny Hiu Lam Chik
Sept
26

Honouring Jenny Hiu Lam Chik

  • Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating the Life of

Jenny Hiu Lam Chik

04.03.1986 - 07.09.2025

Please join us to pay tribute to Jenny and her life

Friday 26th September, 2025

1.15pm - 2.30 pm Ceremony

Palm Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium

Cnr Delhi Rd and Plassey Rd, North Ryde  

Following the service, Jenny’s family invite you to join them for light refreshments at The Wallumatta Function Centre, within walking distance of the Palm Chapel.

The livestream link below will be live from 1pm on the day of the service. Please enter the pin 3875

Livestream Link
 
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Celebrating Kim Rosen
Sept
24

Celebrating Kim Rosen

Celebrating the Life of

Kim Rosen

23.01.1954 - 06.09.2025

Please join us as we farewell our extraordinary mum, ‘Nanny’ and beautiful Kim and celebrate her life in full and vibrant colour.

Wednesday 24th September, 2025

2:00pm Arrival for 2:15pm Ceremony

Horizons Maroubra Upstairs, South Maroubra SLSC  

Following on from the service, Kim’s family welcome you to join them for light refreshments, kite-making and music by the ocean, and to share laughter and memories of Kim into the afternoon.

Dress: Joyously. Think colour. Think Frida Kahlo.

Bring a Memory: We would love to learn of who Kim was to you. There will be a book to write your reflections. What is your favourite memory with this remarkable woman?

Finding Horizons: Horizons is located on the beachfront at the south end of Maroubra Beach.

RSVP by Friday 19th September: To assist us with planning, please RSVP below. Exact numbers are required for catering by Friday 19th September. Let us know if you will be staying for a nibble and we will count you in!

This event will not be live streamed.

 
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Honouring Harun Retono (Tono) Moechtar
Sept
17

Honouring Harun Retono (Tono) Moechtar

Honouring

Harun Retono (Tono) Moechtar

05.12.1940 - 03.09.2025

Please join us as we honour and celebrate the life of Harun Moechtar.

Ceremony: Arrive at 1:00 pm (AEST), doors to the South Chapel will open at 1.15pm. 

Harun’s shrouded body will be adorned with flowers and present with us at the front of the chapel throughout our ceremony.

Refreshments: After the ceremony, please join us for refreshments in the Celeste Cottage Tea Rooms on site at 2.45pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of your chosen charities in memory of Harun.

The service will be live streamed and recorded, live stream link is below.

Live Stream Link (PIN 1350)

To help with planning, please RSVP if you are attending in person, joining us for refreshments or joining via the live stream.

 
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Honouring Graham Hennessy
Sept
11

Honouring Graham Hennessy

Celebration of the Life of

Graham Hennessy

30/07/1955 - 02/09/2025

We invite you to join us in remembering Graham in the place where he felt very much at home, Woolooware Golf Club. Please RSVP so we know you’ll be there to raise a glass and share a memory or two.

Thursday 11th September

Ceremony begins at 11:00am, refreshments to follow on site.

Ceremony will not be live streamed.

To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

 
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Celebrating Sister Jenny Gilligan
Sept
11

Celebrating Sister Jenny Gilligan

Celebrating the life of

Jenny Gilligan FMM

17.11.1951 - 27.08.2025

Please join us as we celebrate the life of Jenny Gilligan FMM.

Thursday 11th September, 2025

Rookwood Catholic Cemetery and Crematorium, Barnet Ave, Rookwood

11:00am Chapel Service at Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel

1:00pm Burial at Lawn Grave, Section BB Religious Fransiscan Mission

Followed by refreshments at the Mary, Mother of Mercy Function Centre

Jenny’s family and loved ones welcome you to join them in honouring Jenny’s wonderful life of service in the Mary, Mother of Mercy Chapel and a simple graveside burial that will follow. Please stay to share stories and remember this lovely woman together at refreshments at the Mary, Mother of Mercy Function Centre.

To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Chris O’Brien Lifehouse

If you are unable to attend in person, but would like to join the ceremony in real time via live stream, click button below at 11:00am on the day.

Live Stream Link (PIN 3195)
 
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Honouring Jill Laurent
Sept
9

Honouring Jill Laurent

Honouring the life of

Jill Laurent

01.11.1943 - 08.08.2025

Please join us to celebrate Jill’s wonderful life together.

Tuesday 9th September, 2025

Pilu Restaurant

11:00am Arrival for 11:30am Ceremony

Upstairs at Pilu, Moore Road in Freshwater
Following on from the service, Jill’s family welcome you to join them for delicious food, fine wine and to share laughter and memories of Jill in this stunning beachside venue into the late afternoon.

Luke and Dean would love to learn of who Jill was to you. What is your favourite memory with this radiant woman?

Bring a flower: If you feel moved to, we invite you to bring a flower or some foliage from home to add to a floral tribute we will create together for Jill.

Dress: In the style of a lunch date with Jill.

Finding Pilu: Pilu is located on the beachfront at the end of Moore Road in Freshwater. There is metered parking available in the carpark at the end of Moore Road.

To assist us with planning, please RSVP below.

 
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