Into the Dreaming Funerals

Uncle Rodney a proud Dharug man was honoured and celebrated yesterday with family and friends.
Memories shared and tears flowed.

He is now resting in the Dreaming with the other Blackfellas and ancestors with his fire sticks sitting around a camp fire.

For those who wish to have a recording of the service please message us directly with your email or email [email protected]

1300 464 007

Official Statement from Lifetime Funerals / Into the Dreaming Funerals.

To Our Valued Customers and Community,
We are aware of the recent social media post shared by a previous family regarding their experience with Lifetime Funerals and Into the Dreaming Funerals.
We take all feedback seriously and are committed to addressing each concern with the utmost care and transparency.

1. Commitment to Care and Service.

At Lifetime Funerals and Into the Dreaming Funerals, we are dedicated to delivering funeral services with the utmost care, compassion, and cultural appropriateness.
We meticulously considered all the family's requests and endeavored to keep costs down, ensuring transparent and direct costs.

2. Positive Feedback, Resolution Efforts, and Recent Developments.

After the service, the family expressed their gratitude multiple times for our care and the services provided. When concerns were initially raised through an intermediary agency and advocate several months ago, we promptly addressed each issue and waived any outstanding fees to reach a resolution. It was understood that a resolution had been achieved, reflecting our commitment to compassionate and respectful service.

However, despite reaching an amicable resolution, the family chose to share their grievances publicly through social media comments and reviews, tagging our business pages.

We are deeply concerned by the nature of these public posts, which include negative feedback.

We remain committed to addressing these concerns constructively and ensuring that our community understands our dedication to providing respectful and high-quality services.

3. Addressing Specific Allegations

Transportation and Home Viewing:

Allegation: Late arrival for the home viewing and Kia “Personal vehicle”.

Response: We arrived at the proposed time organized on a Saturday and was on call throughout the entire afternoon and night for the family. Viewing finished late that night. The Kia vehicle that was used for viewing is registered in Lifetime Funerals and this was used with the families permission instead of a hearse hire to reduce costing.

Handling of loved one's Hair:

Allegation: Refusal to cut a bit of loved one's hair as requested, citing a "cold shiver."

Response: The decision regarding the handling of loved one's hair was made after careful consideration and in consultation with the family. The mention of a "cold shiver" was taken out of context and does not reflect our professional standards or intentions. We understand that this decision was contentious among the family, and we regret any distress it may have caused. Our primary goal was to respect the family's wishes and cultural practices.

Errors During the Chapel Service:

Allegation: Mispronunciation of names, omission of son and incorrect place of birth.
Response: We sincerely apologize for any errors made during the chapel service. No fee was charged for the celebrant service and sometime mistakes are made, however we apologise for any distress caused.

Burial Plot Name Error:

Allegation: Incorrect name on burial paperwork.

Response: The incorrect name on the burial paperwork was a clerical error by the council, which we promptly rectified upon our notification.

Delay in Providing Fingerprints:

Allegation: Delay in delivering loved one's fingerprints despite multiple follow-ups.

Response: We Delivered Fingerprints to Family's home in a timely manner, given the other commitments and families that we were assisting at the time.

Unmarked Grave:
Allegation: Grave remained unmarked for a month.
Response: We Provided this for free of charge as a gift to the family and the Grave marker was placed in a timely manner. The Grave was not unmarked as a family member had created a handmade foam board.

Death Certificate Delays:

Allegation: Delay in submitting the death certificate application.

Response: We understand the importance of timely processing of death certificates. We apologize for the oversight in submitting the application.

4. Addressing Recent Threats.

We are extremely concerned by the personal threats made against our team and their families outside of these public posts and reviews. Such behavior is unacceptable and is being addressed through legal channels to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and their loved ones.

5. Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Lifetime Funerals and Into the Dreaming Funerals are dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally appropriate funeral services. We continuously evaluate and improve our processes to better serve our community and prevent similar issues in the future.

6. Encouraging Direct Communication.

We encourage anyone with concerns or questions to reach out to us directly at 1300 464 007 so we can address them promptly and effectively.
We understand the communities concerns and have felt the ripple effect from these allegations.

Open and honest communication is essential to us, and we are here to support all families during their times of need.

Closing Statement.
We are a very small, family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to serving our community with integrity, empathy, and professionalism as we have always done.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

For any inquiries, please contact us at:
Phone: 1300 464 007

It is with great saddness and respect that we announce the passing of Uncle Rodney Neal, a proud Dharug man.

Rodney was a proud father to Luke, a loving brother to Cheryl, Vicki, Kay ( dec ), Christine and
Janelle a loyal Uncle and a true mate to many.

A ceremony and service to honour his life will be held on Friday the 18th of October at Yarramundi Reserve, LOT 7301 Springwood Rd, Yarramundi.
At 12pm.
There is toilets and wheelchair access.

Uncle Rodney would want you all to be comfortable and relaxed so please join the family after for a bbq and light refreshments to share fond memories of uncle Rodney.

Barra ( Brian Greatrex) 💔

It is with great saddness and deep respect that we announce that On Sunday, 22nd September 2024, we lost the greatest father, grandfather, and husband.
Anyone who knew him understands he was an incredibly generous, kind, and hardworking man who lived for his family and fought valiantly to stay with us as long as he could.

Barra, who was born on Dharug land.
He was soul mate and loving husband to Deb.
Proud Father and Stepfather to Corey, Christie, Jeremy, Jenaya, Taminya, BJ and Kira- Erin, Grandfather to Jayden, Camron, Wyett, layliah, Laafinaah, Leka, Jai and baby Brian

Anyone who knew Barra and his personality would appreciate the families wishes in wearing
Australian workboots (thongs) and
Boys jeans/ shorts and blue stubbie singlet in his honour.
Or your welcome to wear Red and White in honour of his favourite NRL team at the service which will be held on Friday the 4th of October at 2.30pm at Wilberforce Cemetery;
49 Clergy Rd, Wilberforce NSW.

Barra didn't want fuss, and would want this to be a celebration.

After the service, everyone welcome to return Royal Hotel, Windsor.
Until he is laid to rest he is travelling safe across the Nullabor through the care of Into the Dreaming Funerals 1300 464 007

Rest Into the Dreaming now Stan, Stanley, Stanno, Brother, Dad, Papa and mate ❤️💛🖤

Honoured in a place where he played and explored as a child. Now a place of his sacred farewell and spirit journey into the Dreamtime.

Delivered with care and respect on the back of a Lorry Truck, your mates did you proud.

Your memory and legacy will live on Al 🖤💛❤️

Sunrise 1967 ❤️
Sunset 2024💔

It is with great sadness and respect that we announce the passing of Allan Merriman a proud Dharug man from this Life into the Dreamtime.

Al leaves behind his caring and loving Mother Daphne, his soul mate, best friend and lover Jodi, his proud Daughters Jess and Kal and his devoted son and daughter in-law Jo and Joshua.

A service to honour and celebrate his life will be held on Friday the 20th at 11.30am at Lake Parramatta Reserve: 28 Bourke Street, North Parramatta- Big signs saying " Lake Parramatta Reserve"

For those who can not attend in person, please see livelink below;
https://streaming.naoca.com.au/e/cd3aec92-49ab-48dd-8b42-28c97fafbf5d

Please wear Green 💚 in his honour of his memory.

Until his service, Al will be held in the loving care of Into the Dreaming Funerals 1300 464 007

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Allan Williams an Proud Aboriginal Man.

Al leaves behind his beautiful and loving Wife Caroline, and his devoted Crystal, Sally and Jeffery, their partners and children.

A service to honour and celebrate his life
on Thursday 19th of September at Pinegrove Memorial Gardens, Kingston Street, Minchinbury at 10:30 in the West Chapel followed by a Burial.

For those who are not able to attend, please view live link below.

https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyNTk4NzExOTE0MzQ1MTImb25lcm9vbS1lbWFpbCZpbnZpdGF0aW9uX2NvcHlfbGluaw==

Until His service he will be held in the loving care of Into The Dreaming Funerals
1300 464 007

💜 Gloria Jean Lane 💜

Soar high in the sky, be one with the stars and in the Dreaming now beautiful warrior
🖤💛❤️

Your journey into the Dreaming was honoured and all of your 102 years of life was celebrated today.

When we miss you, we will look to night sky and see you sitting around your fire waiting for your time to be reincarnated. 🖤💛❤️

To view his service please see the link below:
https://lifestreaming.au/events/?nid=c029ac31-96c4-4da9-a547-ed1f0ee37adc

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beautiful Gloria Jean Lane aged only 66 years old.

Gloria leave behind Love her four most treasured people, her sons Michael, Jarrat, Cruz and Mali, their partners and her precious grandchildren children.

Her community and family, along with the love of her life Will, will never be the same.

A service to celebrate and honour her life will be held on Friday the 13th of September at 11 am in the All Souls Chapel, Hawthorne Ave, Rookwood. Followed by her burial.

A viewing will start at will be held prior to service at 10.15am.

The family request that purple is worn in honour of Gloria's life.

For those who can not attend, a livelink will be provided.

Until her service Gloria will be held in the loving care of Lifetime Funerals
0447 540 020

WARNING! Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People, you're advised that this page will contain names & images of a deceased. Permission by family to show.

Saturday 31st August in the early hours of the morning it comes with great sadness that a Dad, Pop, Great Pop, Father inlaw, Brother inlaw, Teacher, Uncle and a Friend to so so many is reunited with his late wife Aunty Emma and other loved ones that have gone before him.

Sunrise ~ 25th April 1922
Sunset ~ 31st August 2024
102yrs old

Uncle Wesley Marne, a proud Bigambul Man, an Elder who resided in Mt.Druitt. Sharing, educating culture through his eyes and beautiful stories.

A service to honour and celebrate Uncle Wes's life will be held on Friday the 6th of September at 10.30 am at Graveside in the Pinegrove Memorial Park, Kington St, Minchinbury NSW. Where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Emma Marne.

For those who can not attend in person, please view livestream link;

https://lifestreaming.au/events/?nid=c029ac31-96c4-4da9-a547-ed1f0ee37adc

Until his service, Uncle Wes will be held in the loving care of Into The Dreaming Funerals. 1300464007

It is with extreme saddness that we share the news of the passing of Beautiful Gloria Lane aged on 66.

Anything you could contribute will go directly to cover the cost of her burial and funeral.

Service details to follow.

Donate to In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Lane, organized by Mali Valdes It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Gloria Jean Lane, a strong and c… Mali Valdes needs your support for In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Lane

With permission from family; We share these photos of Baby Bounyiin Lionel Morgan Clarke.

May you rest Into the Dream Time little one
🖤💛❤️

You will be missed.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beautiful Kylie Wilson.

A service to honour and celebrate her life and all things Kylie will be held on Monday the 29th of July At 11am in the Rememberance Chapel, 107 Queen Street St Marys. Followed by her burial at Kingswood cemetery, 27 Cox Avenue Kingswood.

Please come respectfully dressed.

Until her service, Kylie will be held in the loving care of Into the Dreaming Funerals, 1300 464 007

Let's we forget!

We acknowledge the past and present indigenous soldiers both men and woman who served or currently serve for our beautiful country.

I would like to personally acknowledge the memory of my Great Great Uncle Corporal Charlie Gage proud Wiradjuri Man who was one of the first ingenious soldiers to die on the Western Front.

Rest now Simone ~ Into the Dreamtime

A proud and Deadly Warrior Brother was farewelled today.

Duan Pittman ~ Into the Dreaming you now fly, now united with Brother Gordon.

Hearts broke, tears fell and memories and song flowed on Darug Land for you Duan 🖤💛❤️

🖤❤️💛

For those who are unable to attend please see below the livelink; https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4OTY4OTg5NzExODI1NTImb25lcm9vbS1lbWFpbCZpbnZpdGF0aW9uX3ZpZXdfYnV0dG9u

Until his Service Duan will be held in the loving care of Into the Dreaming Funerals 1300 464 007.

Strange day for our community today!

"Sorry" I just a word, let hope the future brings real change to our people.

Into the Dreaming your spirit will soar, now reunited with your ancestors.
You will dearly missed as a beautiful Mum, Sista, Aunty, and Nanna.

A beautiful Burial that you deserved, it was our honour to assist your family in celebrating you today.

You will never be forgotten Debbie 🖤💛❤

We know this year has been difficult for lots of our Mob with Sorry Business.

We are available 24hrs 7 days a week to assist you in your time of need 0n 1300 464 007

Aunty Stella is now the Brightest Star in the Sky tonight.

May you soar in the Dreamtime Aunty.

🖤💛❤

We will miss your groovy gravy, your laughter and your big bright soul....love forever your family.

A funeral to honour the life of beautiful Auntie Stella Coleman will be held this Thursday the 22nd of December at Riverstone Cemetery at 11am, Cemetery Rd, Riverstone.

🖤💛❤

A brother, A father, A son and An uncle was sent into the Dreaming Today.
Rest now Gordo
🖤💛❤
Our thoughts are with the Pittman family.