Taylor'd Funerals

27/03/2026

26/03/2026

Celebrated annually on March 26, Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day, was created to increase the public’s understanding of this brain disorder and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it.

With over 50 million diagnosed with epilepsy worldwide, it is likely you know someone living with the day-to-day challenges epilepsy brings.

The good news is epilepsy can be easily managed if diagnosed and treated correctly, so awareness and research are important.

Epilepsy Action Australia

26/03/2026

Our next Grief Circle is on the Thursday 9 April at 6pm and all are welcome to attend, including children.

We are trying something different this month by enjoying a meal together at Gregory Hills Hotel, Gregory Hills Drive, Gregory Hills.

Our monthly Grief Circles offer an opportunity for individuals to gather in a safe, supportive space to share their experiences with loss and grief. The focus is on providing a space for open and honest sharing, deep listening, and mutual support, rather than just offering advice or fixing.

Those who join us will be able to share their stories, or simply listen, and find connection with others who understand their pain.

For the purpose of booking a table/s we ask that you register your attendance by using the link below

https://www.trybooking.com/DETFL

25/03/2026

Last Friday over $30,000 was raised to support the great work that Camden Women's Shelter do in supporting victims of DV and in educating and empowering young people about healthy relationships, respect, and the importance of preventing domestic and family violence through the ‘Walk the Talk’ early intervention program. In this way, Camden Women's Shelter provide both proactive and reactive support.

In an ideal world we would hope that we start to see a fall in DV incidents rather than the incline that we now have. But for this to happen we need to educate ourselves and be proactive in the role that we play.

The following are some words I shared as the emcee on the day.

"While providing safe places to go is critical… we also have to ask ourselves—how do we stop people needing to flee in the first place? The answer begins with awareness. With education. With conversations that, for a long time, many of us were never taught to have.

I want to share something personal. It took me 53 years to understand what narcissistic abuse even was. And the only reason I learnt… was because I experienced it myself. Here I was an educated, mature, confident woman… someone who you might assume would recognise the signs… and yet, I still found myself in that position. That’s the reality of domestic violence. It doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t only affect the vulnerable or the uneducated. It can happen to anyone. Which is why education isn’t optional— it’s essential. We need to be teaching our young people what respect really looks like. What healthy relationships feel like. What warning signs to look for—not just the obvious ones, but the subtle, controlling, manipulative behaviours that can be just as damaging.

And just as importantly… we need to keep educating ourselves. Because what we don’t understand, we can’t challenge. And what we don’t challenge… we risk enabling. We cannot stand back and stay silent. We cannot make excuses. We cannot look the other way simply because the person causing harm is someone we know… or even someone we love. Because sometimes, the hardest truth is this, those responsible for harm aren’t always strangers. Sometimes they are in our families. Our friendship circles. Our workplaces. They might be our parents. Our children. Our colleagues. Our friends. And real change only happens when we are brave enough to hold people accountable, not just support those affected, but address the behaviour of those causing harm. That’s not easy. It’s uncomfortable. It challenges relationships. But it is necessary. Because education is not just about awareness, it’s about responsibility. Responsibility to speak up. To question. To intervene. And to help create a culture where this behaviour is no longer excused, hidden, or minimised.

If we want a future where fewer people have to leave in silence… then we have to be part of building that change. And that starts with every one of us."

25/03/2026

At Taylor’d Funerals, transparency isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live by.

We pass on wholesale pricing for all third-party items directly to the families we serve. That means no hidden costs, no added margins, just honest, upfront pricing you can trust.

Because of this, when supplier prices increase, we have no choice but to pass those on. But just as importantly, when prices go down, so do ours.

We’re pleased to share that recent pricing reductions from Invocare will be passed on to our families. For funerals booked from 13th April onwards at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Pine Grove Memorial Park, and other Invocare Parks there will be a reduction in costs. This includes lower pricing across key areas such as service, chapel, and cremation offerings.

It’s all part of our ongoing commitment to fairness, transparency, and doing what’s right by the families who trust us

24/03/2026

Today is ‘Say Their Name Day’ - a day for the whole community to demonstrate that every little life matters and deserves to be celebrated, and that bereaved families are deserving of all the support we can give.

When a baby or child dies, life as we know it stops – for parents, families and their wider communities.

This pain cannot be fixed, only carried. What makes this pain lighter to bear is often the simple acknowledgement of this reality from those who matter.

Saying a baby or child’s name alongside those who loved him or her is a powerful act of kindness and acknowledgement that requires no special knowledge or experience.

Feel free to add your child’s name in the comments below so that we can acknowledge and celebrate them.

24/03/2026

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now available in all six Australian states — but many people still feel unsure about how the process works, and what’s actually involved.

Go Gentle Australia’s CEO Dr Linda Swan, and an expert panel are offering a free one-hour webinar designed to demystify VAD assessment.

The panel will walk you through the key steps, explain the safeguards, and answer common questions so you can feel informed and empowered.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 21 April
⏰ Time: 12pm AEST
💻 Cost: Free
🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/IGsC50YxpOi

23/03/2026

We never expect gifts, but sometimes something arrives that truly touches the heart.

This beautiful gesture carries so much meaning. The tui feather is a symbol of remembrance, connection and peace — a quiet reminder that those we honour are never far from us.

It’s these thoughtful moments that stay with you 🤍

23/03/2026

So many learnings from the weekend—moments of inspiration, reflection, and connection. It’s incredibly reassuring to come away not only with new ideas, but with a renewed confidence that what we’re doing truly matters.

To have that reaffirmation, to know we are on the right path and making a difference in the lives of the families we serve, is something really special. It’s a reminder of why we do what we do—and just how important it is.

So proud to be a member, and to sit on the NSW Council, of such a wonderful association that works tirelessly to ensure the quality of funeral homes is maintained to the highest possible standard.

23/03/2026

For many Catholic families, faith guides every important moment in life, including how we honour those who have passed.

The St Padre Pio Garden Mausoleum at Liverpool Cemetery offers a sacred resting place where loved ones can be remembered with prayer, dignity and devotion.

Set within a light-filled mausoleum inspired by one of the Church’s most beloved saints, these beautifully appointed crypts provide a place for quiet reflection and lasting remembrance.
Featuring imported granite panels, bronze detailing and personalised inscriptions, each crypt becomes a tribute to faith, family and legacy.

Inspired by the words of Saint Padre Pio — “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” — this is a place created to bring comfort today and for generations to come.