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After my father's death in February this year, I began the process of arranging his funeral. I hoped for a personal service that reflected who he was and what was important to him and his loved ones. A family friend recommended Picaluna, and I am so happy that I followed that recommendation.

Amanda Garland, in particular, was fantastic. In the early stages of sadness and mourning, she eased the planning process by coming to our home (together with a delicious cake she'd made) to meet us and to hear our wishes, and to describe the types of services that Picaluna could arrange. Amanda was professional, compassionate, thoughtful and respectful -  we always felt that our wishes had been heard, and where appropriate she provided recommendations based on her obvious wealth of experience. She was always approachable and responsive, which was incredibly important to us during what was already a stressful time.

The funeral we planned together was perfect. Dad would have been proud. We engaged Amanda not only to assist with planning but also to act as our celebrant for the funeral itself, and she performed both of these duties impeccably.

Pricing was perhaps on the higher end, but I consider it a bargain for the personal and complete service that Picaluna provided. From the initial planning stage, through to interactions with the mortuary and crematorium, arranging the death certificate, directing the funeral itself, and the many other tasks that would never have occurred to me, Amanda (and Picaluna) did a truly fantastic job; I highly recommend them.

Thank you, Amanda, for your huge role in designing the perfect funeral for Dad.

February, 2021

Dear Amanda, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful funeral, with perfect organisation and thoughtfulness, you facilitated and managed. It went far better than I would ever have expected. 

February, 2021

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Todd (Son)

Thanks so much for all your help. You really did make everything so much easier, and did a wonderful job!

June, 2021

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Elizabeth, (Daugher)

Thanks so much for being the celebrant yesterday. It all went smoothly and I appreciated the sensitivity with which you did the role of celebrant..

June, 2021

I would just like to say a  big Thankyou to you from myself, Bec and family. Monday was a very special day we really enjoyed it. You spoke so beautifully about our Rob. Thank you again for all you do.  Bless you and much love also. 

October 2020

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Caroline (Wife)

I want to thank you so very much for all your help and support in making Rob's Celebration of Life a truly special occasion. He would have been stoked. We could not have done it without you. 

October 2020