Australian Owned Affinity Funerals
Beautiful Farewell Services Sydney Wide Ph: 96760707 - 24hrs 7days
This is our links page where you'll find various
links for grief help, charities, business, retailers, websites
and volunteer associations etc.
If your business is relevant to the needs of people who view
this page & you would like to add a link,
please email us at affinity@affinityfunerals.com.
We would prefer Australian based businesses but will
happily consider any suggestions
Please scroll down the page to
find details for the following:
Grief Support Links
Charities We Support
Celebrants
Funeral & Memorial Music
Name Change Services
Audio Visual Hire
Musicians
Memory Jewels
Monumental Masons
Flowers
Newspapers
Hire Cars
Doves
Butterfly Releases
Video
Bagpipers
Online Memorials
Interstate Funeral Directors
Cemeteries
R.S.L. & Veterans
Military Paraphernalia
Genealogy
Missing Persons
Poets
Graphics
Australian Internet Directories
International Funeral Related Websites
Random Links
Grief Support, Child Loss
FacingBereavement.co.uk
Trying to deal with the death of a loved one can seem impossible.
Here we give you guidance and advice on how to get through it and look to the future.
Grief support for those who've lost a child
and also for parents interested in
creating a memorial website for a child.
This is an American based site but we felt it was worth a mention here.
Support for all who have suffered miscarriage and later child loss
American based
Angel Inspired Poetry - Poetry made for sharing
Faye Kilday writes poems to comfort the heart.
Read poems on her site or purchase her paperback
Poems for Funerals and Those Who Grieve
www.lifeline.org.au
'working to help prevent suicide'
KIDSAID is a safe place for kids to share and to
help each other deal with grief and their losses.
It's a place to share and deal with feelings,
to show artwork and stories, to talk about pets,
to meet with one's peers.
KIDSAID is owned and run by GriefNet.
Website www.kidsaid.com
American based
Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Website http://www.dva.gov.au/health/vvcs/index.htm
Charities We Support
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Most of us don't realize the importance of places
like this until it's our own child in their care.
Help save a little girl or boy, make a donation today!
Cnr Hawkesbury Rd. & Hainsworth St.
Westmead
Ph: 02 9845 0000
The Fred Hollows Foundation
Did you know that a person with cataracts living in an under-devoloped
country will most likely die within 4 years if left untreated?
Did you know that it costs $25 to remove the cataracts?
Visit the website & make a donation if you can.
The Foundation works internationally on comprehensive
quality eye care, with a focus on cataract removal.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's mission involves meeting human need
wherever it occurs - without discrimination.
Did you know that the Salvation Army created
Australias first ever film production company?
Salvo Care Line - 1300 36 36 22 - Counselling & crisis help
Celebrants and Clergy
Celebrant Michelle Latham
1300 686263 - Sydney suburbs
Ron Bevis
of
Absolutely Stunning Occasions
Ph: 0403 004 255
SILVIA P LEVAME LLB (Arg) MA
Authorised Civil Celebrant A2675
T: (02) 9565 1516
M: 0412 618 936
Funeral & Memorial Music
The absolute best place to go for help with music choices
Name Change Services
Change Name
Making your name change easy
www.changename.com.au
Phone - 1300 NU NAME
Audio Visual
WC Audio Visual
Hire, sales, service, installations
Phone: 02 46485900 Fax: 02 4648 3900
Website: www.wcaudiovisual.com.au Email: glenn@wcaudiovisual.com.au
Musicians
Toby
Traditional Aboriginal Didgeridoo Player
Ph - 0422 741 767
Available for funerals, weddings & aboriginal ceremonies
Javier Vilarino
Classically trained opera singer available for ceremonies
Many styles and ranges of music available.
Please phone Javier on 0431 789 756 for bookings and information.
Linda Douaihy
Wedding/Funeral singer - All Occasions All Areas
Great range of songs and affordable prices
Please contact me on 0411550960 for futher details
Charles Brewer
Organist & Director of Music
All Saints Anglican Church - Nth Parramatta
Serving most Sydney Suburbs & Blue Mountains
Feel free to call for more information & pricing
Ph - 9871 7091 Mobile 0428 340 921
Healing Celtic Harp by Mark Davies
Classical/Spanish Guitar, Lutes & Celtic Harp
Available for funeral services, weddings & other events.
Large services also catered for.
Visit Mark's webpage for lot's more info and
free MP3 & video downloads
http://www.soundclick.com/markdavies
Call Mark directly for more information
Ph - 1300 559 840
P.O. Box 9061
Harris Park 2150
Email - mdharp@bigpond.net.au
Memory Jewels
Specialize in creating precious gems & jewellery
out of cremation ashes.
Ph - 03 9879 8156
Email - enquiries@memoryjewels.com.au
Located in Victoria, serving Australia-wide
Monumental Masons
Masterman Monumental Masons
Specializing in grave monuments, headstones and plaques.
All work is guaranteed and prices are competitive.
Cater to all languages, will serve all cemeteries.
Contact Anthony and Paul on
0418 267 166 (all hours)
Cornelius Sondermyer - Monumental Mason
Ph - 0409 653 248 All types of monumental work
Call for more information
Flowers
'St. Marys Florist'
Our stunning floral casket covers are provided by
John and the staff at St. Marys Florist.
The arrangements they design are
absolutely gorgeous as you'll see if
you take a look around our website.
Address: 174 Queen st.
St. Marys
Phone: 02-9623 3721
Website: www.stmarysflorist.com.au
Newspaper & Funeral Notices
The Daily Telegraph Fairfax Newspapers
This link will take you to the
'Announcements'
section of the Daily Telegraph
This link includes
'funeral and death notices'
for Sydney Morning Herald and
your locally delivered newspaper
Hire Cars & Vehicles
Wild Ride Australia
Harley Davidson Escorts and Tours
Chauffeured Harley-Davidsons available for
Funerals and other formal occasions.
Areas include Sydney, Central Coast, South Coast,
Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury Valley.
Contact Dave 0414 678 335 or Sylvio 0410 418 740
Email info@wildride.com.au
Website www.wildride.com.au
'Classic & Vintage Funeral Coaches'
Suppliers of rare and exotic hearses
Website www.funeralcoaches.com.au
Excellence in their service and the pride
they take in their vehicles makes them a standout.
Butterfly and Dove Release
Phone - 08 9301 1981
Mobile - 0400 103 608
PO Box 295
Butterfly Brilliance Pty Ltd
Provide live butterflies for release at
funerals and weddings.
Contact Anne & Minette Collins on
1300 300 800 (Australia-Wide)
Website:-www.butterflybrilliance.com.au
'Pure white doves for peace & eternal love'
Tamara & Peter provide dove releases for
funerals & other occasions.
Visit their beautiful website, lots of information &
stunning pictures, some poetry & they also have
many useful links.
Peter & Tamara
Heavenly Doves 16 Stephen Street
North Richmond 2754 NSW Australia
Phone: 02-4571 2573 Mobile: 0407 794 642
Email: info@heavenlywhitedoves.net
Website: www.heavenlywhitedoves.net
Butterfly Sky's Butterfly Release
Butterfly release for all occasions including:
- Birthdays
- Funerals & Memorials
- Functions & Events
- Proposals
- Graduations
- Christenings/Naming Days
Website - www.butterflyskye.com.au
Email - contact@butterflyskye.com.au
Phone - 0431 533 955
Located in Parramatta
'White Dove Releases by Phil & Dreenah Sykes'
5 WHITE BIRDS RELEASED FOR A FEE OF $90.
Phone: 02 - 98209521
Located in the Eaglevale area
Video
'Filmkraft'
Specialize in creating photo montages.
A photo montage is a sequence of your favourite pictures
set to music with titles & dedications throughout.
They can be used as keepsakes, played at the wake or
sent to family & friends overseas or
those unable to attend the service.
Filmkraft are also able to film entire funeral service.
For information & prices, contact: Francine Thomson
8/21-23 Newman st. Merrylands, 2160
Phone: 9897 9527 Mobile: 0404 657 892
Email: filmkraft@optusnet.com.au
Bagpipers
'Pipers of Distinction - Sydney'
Sydney's best bagpipers...
have played with the likes of
Sir Paul McCartney & John Farnham.
They will play traditional Scottish/Irish songs or
your own requests and dress in traditional attire.
Phone: (02) 9623 2250
Email:
Online Memorials
Christian Memorials - www.ChristianMemorials.com
Christian Memorials are based in Victoria, Australia
The Remembrance Place
operated, free Online Memorial service.
Features: easy to use memorials, a Remembrance Book for
visitors to sign and option of password protection your memorial.
Light a Candle for a loved one online at
www.gratefulness.org
Inspirational Websites
Words of Clearwater
Inspirational site with quotes from
'Clearwater' and Daniel Littlewood
Australian Funeral Directors
Interstate Links
Australian Owned Funeral Directors from
other parts of Australia.
Cemeteries
Click Here to access the nationwide list of
Cemeteries & Crematoria
Includes phone & contact details
Veterans,
Ex-Service Personel &
Military Links
Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Website http://www.dva.gov.au/health/vvcs/index.htm
Association of Australia
St Marys Outpost Sub-Branch
Ph: 9833 4700
The people at 'Vietnam Vets Assoc' are a wonderful
team of volunteer men & women who provide support &
assistance to veterans & their families in times of need.
WEBSITE : www.outpost.org.au
EMAIL: vietvet@tpg.com.au
H. M. A. S Leeuwin JRTE 17th Intake - Naval Website
A very good website providing well
written and informative information
on the above-mentioned naval unit.
Also has information on how to obtain medals.
Highly recommended for people interested or
involved with the Navy.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT WEBSITE
Military Paraphernalia MFDC Genealogy Missing Persons 'Missing Kids in Australia' Maybe you can help locate them for the Website: http://au.missingkids.com/ 'National Missing Persons Unit' Website: www.missingpersons.gov.au
Military Flag Display Cases
Flag cases, shadow boxes and frames
www.militaryflagdisplaycase.com
Aussie Rhonda's Genealogy
This site has many links for genealogists along
with lots of funeral industry links.
families who are suffering their loss
Poets
Cas van Loon - Australian Bush Poet
Wide repertoire of Bush Poetry
about this country, Australia, in which
he has travelled widely and brings it
to you in his own unique style.
Website: www.aussiebushpoet.blogspot.com
Email: poet2cas@bigpond.net.au
Graphics
Links to websites containing poetry,
background music, midis,
graphics, effects etc.
(click on the 'Graphics' link above)
Random Links
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Queens Highway, Coral Coast, Fiji Islands
Scuba Diving, Snorkelling and Boat Trips
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Australian Directories
ComeOnAussie provide listings to
Australian business and websites
Very cheap internet packages
'Oz Freebies' are an Australian Website
that offer free advertising and lots of
links to many other Aussie websites.
Another Australian search directory promoting
Australian websites and business.
Ozebiz Australian Business Directory:
Promoting Australian Businesses online,
add your Australian Business free.
Ozebiz also offers web site hosting,
domain name registration and management services.
Funeral Related Websites - International
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