William Barrett and Sons

07/11/2025

Don’t forget to come along to this event on Monday. Great advice in one location. Stay tuned for more events in other South West locations in the New Year.

https://www.trybooking.com/DGFGA

06/11/2025

A heartfelt thank you to the knowledgeable Michelle Moriarty for sharing her insights with guests at our e-book launch this evening, and to Sharon for her thoughtful talk on the benefits of pre-planning your funeral, or simply starting those important conversations about end-of-life planning with your loved ones.

A video of Michelle’s presentation will be available on our website next week under News & Events.

📖 To purchase her e-book to help guide you through the practical steps of managing a deceased estate visit  https://griefconnect.com.au/shop/

05/11/2025

Our Harvey Chapel is getting a little spruce up!
The youngest member of the fifth generation has been lending a helpful little hand with the new furniture arrangements, and we must say, he’s proving quite useful. We’re also loving the beautiful roses blooming at this time of year to make make the chapel surroundings even more special. 💐

04/11/2025

We are incredibly proud of Jessie Piper-Lilley, who recently attended the Australian Institute of Embalmers Conference in Queenstown, New Zealand, to officially graduate as a fully-qualified embalmer.
This achievement represents years of hard work, study, compassion and dedication under the guidance of our wonderful mortuary manager Blaine.
Reflecting on her journey, Jessie shared that becoming a certified embalmer was a lifelong goal. “It’s a privilege to apply my skills in a way that brings comfort to families during the most difficult moments of their lives. It’s truly an honour to be entrusted with a family’s precious loved one and a responsibility I don’t take lightly.”

Congratulations, Jessie. Your professionalism and care embody the very heart of what we do at William Barrett & Sons!

04/11/2025

Come along this Thursday to learn more.

https://www.barrettfunerals.com.au/news-and-events/an-evening-with-michelle-moriarty/

After a funeral, most people spend hours online trying to figure out what to do next.

Centrelink. Superannuation. Bank accounts. What to consider when accessing professionals and services. What to do with your person's belongings. The list goes on and on.

It’s exhausting—and often, you don’t even know what you’re supposed to be looking for.

That’s why I created After the Funeral – The Unspoken Next Steps.

It’s a guide that saves you hours of research and second-guessing, so you can focus on what matters: grieving, healing, and being present.

I’ll be launching it on 6 November in Bunbury at a free community event with Adrian Barrett and Sharon Lomax from William Barrett & Sons.

They’ll also share how funeral pre-planning can ease future stress and offer clarity when it’s needed most.

🎟️ Reserve your free ticket via the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1480796?fbclid=IwY2xjawNdMN1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyZnZaRkVmWkZ4NHpwNUFSAR70276SNQZ0bBAu2LY3n-NcITUIw-arK8mL3mONzFW_V8D8T0vUoyjEqOfaow_aem_HIAMkOGq_vCsecg0QRIr4g

02/11/2025

A fantastic resource.

Hats off to teachers.

On World Teachers’ Day, we honour the huge contribution teachers make every single day. You do so much more than deliver lessons. You notice when something is not right. You create safe spaces. You give children a sense of belonging and routine when life feels uncertain.

For grieving students, school can be a place of respite. It can be the steady rhythm in the middle of chaos at home. It can be a safe space where they are seen, included and cared for.

Grief can affect concentration, memory, behaviour and attendance. Teachers are often the first to notice these changes. The patience and compassion you show helps children feel less alone in their grief.

Our free information sheet, Supporting a Bereaved Student, offers practical classroom strategies and guidance for teachers who want to understand how grief might show up in their students and how to respond with care.

Lionheart grief coaches can also collaborate with schools to support staff and students directly.

Hats off to teachers. Thank you for walking alongside grieving children and giving them the stability and compassion they need.

Send us a DM for the PDF or access it at https://lionheartcampforkids.com.au/resources/resources-for-adults/resources-for-adults
Be sure to share this resource with your school community to help ensure no child grieves alone.

31/10/2025

Book in to hear tips from Michelle on how to navigate those tricky next steps after the funeral is over: Register your name at www.trybooking.com/DGGNS

Just one week to go!

If you’ve been meaning to book your ticket for our free Bunbury event on 6 November, now’s the time.

I’ll be launching After the Funeral – The Unspoken Next Steps with William Barrett & Sons—a guide for navigating the days after loss with clarity and care.

It’s designed to help people feel less overwhelmed and more supported in the days when practical help is often missing.

Adrian and Sharon will also share how thoughtful pre-planning can ease future heartache.

Please share with someone who might benefit.

🎟️ Reserve your spot via the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1480796?fbclid=IwY2xjawNdMN1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyZnZaRkVmWkZ4NHpwNUFSAR70276SNQZ0bBAu2LY3n-NcITUIw-arK8mL3mONzFW_V8D8T0vUoyjEqOfaow_aem_HIAMkOGq_vCsecg0QRIr4g

29/10/2025

Reminder.
On next week! Please share around. Valuable info everyone should know.

https://www.trybooking.com/DGGNS

25/10/2025

Join us…

Grief is hard enough without the paperwork, the phone calls, and the endless searching.

After the Funeral – The Unspoken Next Steps was created to take that pressure off.

It’s a guide that helps you feel more confident about what to do next—so you can focus on processing your grief, not navigating confusing tasks and systems.

Join us in Bunbury on 6 November for a free event with William Barrett & Sons.

Adrian and Sharon will also share how funeral pre-planning can ease future stress and support families through difficult times.

🎟️ Book your free ticket via the link below.
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1480796?fbclid=IwY2xjawNdMN1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyZnZaRkVmWkZ4NHpwNUFSAR70276SNQZ0bBAu2LY3n-NcITUIw-arK8mL3mONzFW_V8D8T0vUoyjEqOfaow_aem_HIAMkOGq_vCsecg0QRIr4g