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Julie Ferguson

Julie is situated at Eraring on the western foreshore of the magnificent Lake Macquarie with some 17 years experience as a Celebrant, creating beautiful funeral

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Tanya Munten

Based in Murwillumbah on NSW’s Far North Coast, Tanya’s background is in nursing, starting her career in palliative care where even as a 19-year-old trainee

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Jacqueline Coan

Hi. I’m Jaqi. I’ve been living and working in the Eastern Suburbs for over 30 years. Before joining Picaluna, I was part of the diverse

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​Julie Temple

Julie lives in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne and has worked in caring jobs and roles throughout her career. She became a celebrant in 2019

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Klara McMurray – Funky Funerals

As a long-term resident of Melbourne’s bayside, Klara brings a fresh, modern and respectfully irreverent approach to creating the perfect send-off. Having worked as a

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Jackie Bailey

I love my work as a Funeral Director and Celebrant. I love helping people to find an authentic expression of themselves and their loved ones.

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Alexandra Kirk

Organising a funeral to honour and celebrate the life of a special person in your world can be a heart-aching and emotional process. No matter

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Kathy Gibson
Kathy Gibson

I am available for Funeral Planning. If you are needing someone caring and compassionate to help with your plans, then I am your Planner. I can

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Vivienne Warren

I am passionate about helping to start the healing process for families who have lost their loved one. Very gently I can guide you through

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Shelly Bennett

From the traditional ceremony to the innovative, non-traditional tribute and life celebrations, I’ll walk with you to create a beautiful heart-centered services, honouring your values

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Sarah Tolmie

Sarah lives on the Central Coast and has served her communities – from her Northern Beaches origins, and throughout and across Sydney, Central Coast and

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Sarah Foster

Sarah believes in providing the opportunity to choose what is right for you, your family and your loved one. Sarah has a long history working

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Philip Holland

Philip Holland lives on the Northern Beaches and has been a Funeral Celebrant for 16 years and a Funeral Director for the last five years.

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Oliver Thomson

When we lose a loved one, the grief can often feel overwhelming. Having a professional to walk alongside you and guide you through the process

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Melissa Halliday

As a long-term resident of the Inner West, Melissa has been a funeral celebrant for the past 17 years and a funeral director with Picaluna

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Martin Moroney

Martin from Sydney’s Northern Beaches has been a funeral celebrant for 15 years, and a funeral director with Picaluna for 5 years. Martin’s background is

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Kerri Mills

Kerri has been a funeral celebrant for more than 10 years and trained as a Funeral Director 2017. She has co-coordinated and conducted intimate services

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Kathryn Breusch

The responsibility of the family to plan a funeral can be an overwhelming process, particularly when there are high emotions of grief, shock and vulnerability.

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Kathryn Booth

Long term resident of the Northern Beaches, Kathryn brings families clear, calm information to assist them make the right choices for themselves and their loved one. She listens – really listens – so that

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Kate Cutter

Young, kind-hearted and client focused, I aim to take the hard work out of planning a funeral. Together we will create a personal, meaningful ceremony

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Jonelle McDonell
Jonelle McDonell (JP)

Jonelle is an experienced Funeral Director and Celebrant with compassion and empathy. She prides herself on her professionalism, natural humour, and caring heart. Whether the

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Glenda June Davison

I will give comfort, support and a memorable funeral celebration. I will weave a beautiful tapestry of life, one to be celebrated with memories that

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Cheryl Forbes

Funeral services are time-honoured traditions that acknowledge and honour your loved one. A funeral provides the opportunity to acknowledge that life and to say goodbye.

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Anne Lee

My aim as a Funeral Director and Celebrant is to allow you the time necessary to prepare for the farewell of your loved one. A

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Amanda Garland

As a Funeral Director and Celebrant Amanda’s compassion, and the ability to listen with deep intent, allows for the creation of truly meaningful farewells. Amanda’s

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Amanda Bisset

Amanda is an experienced Funeral Director and Celebrant. Her previous roles include working in the not-for-profit sector and the aged care industry. These roles have

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Elizabeth Trevan

Elizabeth, from Sydney’s Hills District, has been a funeral celebrant for the past 18 years. As a funeral director with Picaluna for the past 7

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