Jonathan Hepner Funerals

A big congratulations to the Geelong West Giants all abilities team on the winning the premiership.
Proud Sponsors. Geelong West Giants Thanks Mitch for bringing the trophy in to show us.

• 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 •

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of GFUL Life Member John Hilder.

John umpired across three states, and all disciplines in a journey that started in 1974.

Despite having retired from umpiring, he remained around the club - recently making an appearance at one of our monthly meal nights.

His funeral will be on Friday August 23 at 1.30pm at Lumen Christi Catholic Church in Leopold.

HEPNER HISTORY-

Did you know??

Max Hepner was the
1st funeral director to record services for families.
1st to use attendance cards
1st in Australia to use lowering devices
1st embalmer in Geelong
Member of the 1st embalming school in Australia.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿!

Walk with us to honour the 4 young lives lost to CoHD every week and support our heart kids living with the impacts of their condition. This is more than just a walk – it's a chance to connect with peers, enjoy fun activities, and make a real difference.

📅Event Dates & Locations:

Frankston - Sunday 13 October

Rochester - Sunday 13 October

Warrnambool - Sunday 13 October

Melbourne – Sunday 20 October

Geelong – Sunday 27 October

Eastern – Sunday 27 October

Bring your family, friends, and local community to help raise vital funds needed to support heart families.

Let’s come together for a day of fun, community, and support.

🔗Register here https://www.twofeetheartbeat.org.au/

See you there!

Thank you to the 400+ people who have already donated. We have managed to raise 55% of our original goal of $100,000. Please share this link with your friends and family so that we can reach our target. https://www.gofundme.com/f/zoran-vidovic-support-his-daughters-bella-lulu RIP Zoran ‘Zoc’ Vidovic

Zoran Vidovic- Funeral details

Client - Jonathan Hepner Funerals

Last days to get your tickets in the Biannca Visser Memorial Raffle with all funds raised assisting us to continue to provide much needed support to those in our community grieving the loss of precious loved ones.

Ticket sales close on 11th of December 2023 and can be purchased through this link https://rafflelink.com.au/bianncavisser

Thank you to Biannca's family for this wonderful fundraising initiative and to all those businesses who generously donated prizes.

Be gentle and patient with yourself as you honour your grief journey, and don’t be afraid to ask for help from loved ones.

https://www.givenow.com.au/hope2023-2024appeal?fbclid=IwAR2Cbu8QzofpIjsAYxCk0dA9x5WPRNfgZO7Ikuc_WioYRKcPQFHKC7QtYHA_aem_AXXAKZq6MfsAuztr8aRk7vVRHY5ijO0_Nie9ZP_wLpboLfRJU__9jP0hsMKs8tQBiac&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

GiveNow - Hope Bereavement Care 2023 - 2024 Appeal Hope Bereavement Care needs your support to continue delivering our current level of services to those in the Geelong Community who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one.

Did You Know?

A common funerary motif worldwide, clasped hands symbolise more than just a farewell. The symbol represents the enduring bond between the departed and their loved ones, signifying that their love continues even in death.

This memorial, dating back to the early 1900s, stands in our Geelong Western Cemetery.

Meet the team at Jonathan Hepner Funerals

Have you got questions about the funeral industry or the funeral process you have always wondered or would like to ask…. Send us a private message or simply ask us below and we do our best to answer your questions.

MOVIES ABOUT GRIEF FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Are you supporting a child or young person who has been bereaved? Sometimes watching a movie can help children and young people better understand and process grief and dying. My Grief Assist have a list of films that explore the emotions of losing a loved one. We suggest watching these movies with your child and utilising the themes in the movie, as conversation starters with the child or young person. Commonsense media also has very specific information about particular themes which are present in each movie, so better informed choices can be made about the movies suitability for your circumstances.
https://www.mygriefassist.com.au/inspiration-resources/movies/
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/movies-to-help-kids-deal-with-grief

🟠⚫️⚪️ Sponsor Alert
Jonathan Hepner Funerals have kindly signed on to sponsor our 2023 Indigenous and Pride round jumpers for ALL our senior football teams!

“Jonathan Hepner Funerals is a Geelong family owned business who have been providing a benchmark of exceptional care and dignified service to our community for many years.” Jonathan Hepner Funerals offer; many funeral services and arrangements aswell as pre planned funerals. To find out more, please follow the link to their website: https://jhfunerals.com.au

Thank you Hannah Alessi and Jacson Collins for presenting Nikki Tonkin, Funeral Arranger, with the membership package!
We are excited to have you on board for 2023, thank you ⚪️🟠⚫️

WE conducted a service at the NEW Geelong Memorial Park outdoor Pavilion, it is a beautiful space and worth considering if you love nature and the outdoors. Geelong Cemeteries Trust.

Jonathan Hepner Funerals proud to be sponsors of Belmont Bowls Club

SPONSOR
We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan Hepner Funerals as one of the sponsors for the 2023 Hope Sports Breakfast Fundraiser. Hepner's, have been big supporters of the Sport's Breakfast for a number of years and we are so pleased to have them support the event once again.
Thanks Hepner Funerals!

This time of year can be a difficult time for many, as we remember all of the wonderful people no longer with us.

However you celebrate or spend the holidays, we hope they're safe and peaceful, and you take care of yourself and those around you 💛

📸 Josy Devienne Palmer

One of our respected celebrants Barbara Abley AM, has been significant in shaping Geelong. As a funeral celebrant Barbara shares her wisdom, experience and compassion to all the families she assists.

‘Strength And Grace – Women Who Shaped Geelong’.
This all-Geelong written and produced and it uses narration, images and songs to tell the stories of significant women in our city – and region’s past.
These range from temperance society members and suffragettes through prominent women like Mary De Garis, Elizabeth Austin and F***y Brownbill up to and including Patricia Heath, Linsay Sharp and Rebecca Cody. (she’s current principal of Australia’s most expensive school, Geelong Grammar).
Sunday 4th December 3-5pm
FREE EVENT
Bookings [email protected] or ph 0427703218

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R E M I N D E R
Our Support After Su***de Geelong Region After Su***de Loss Support Group is on again tomorrow evening 15th of November. Please let us know you are coming by RSVP'ing here:
http://cal.ae/uidogew
This group is facilitated by a Hope counsellor and peer volunteer. It provides an opportunity to meet and connect with other people who have lost a loved one to su***de, and to develop a greater awareness of the impact of traumatic loss and strategies to manage those responses. Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm to 8pm. Click on the link above to 'Follow calendar' and accept the calendar subscription notice. When accepted, all of our After Su***de Loss Support Group dates will automatically appear in your calendar application or mobile device. You can also choose to RSVP for any of the individual meetings listed further down the page. Please feel free to contact us directly on (03) 4215 3358 or [email protected] if this online system presents challenges for you.

The ritual of lighting a candle to pay tribute to a life past has long been a part of funeral ceremony. Having a burning candle signifies that the memory lives on