Tender Funerals Far North Queensland

Hi All
There will be NO
Tender Funerals FNQ
Market stall at the
Tanks Markets July 28th

𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗙𝗡𝗤 | 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲! We have rescheduled our next volunteer and friends meeting to 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆. Select the link below to read all the details in our latest newsletter. 👇

Meeting POSTPONED Saturday 28th June to SATURDAY 20TH July Copyright (C) 2024 Tender Funerals Far North Queensland. All rights [email protected]https://tenderfunerals.com.au/farnorthqld/Want to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

Sausage Sizzle | Thank You! 🌭
Wow! We were blown away by the amount of support we received at our Bunnings Sausage Sizzle recently! The Cairns community showed its incredible generosity, visiting our stall, purchasing hundreds of sausages, and making us smile with their kindness and interest in our goal to bring Tender Funerals to FNQ. 🙂
We are so fortunate to have such a strong and supportive community in the Cairns area! Thank you to everyone who contributed to make the day a success, including our fantastic Board of Directors, our dedicated Friends and Volunteers, those who prepared donated items ahead of the event, and the team who worked on the day. We also thank the team at Svitzer for their generous cash donation! Through this fundraiser we have taken another step towards our goal of opening a Tender Funerals in FNQ! 🤩 Donations are always welcome at: https://www.givenow.com.au/tenderfuneralsfarnorthqueensland

🙂We're looking forward to our Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings this Sunday! If you're in the area, we would love to see you. 👋 Pop in and grab a sausage or say 'hello' to our team who will be available for a chat at the community table inside the store.
📌If you can't make it, but would like to support our goal to bring Tender Funerals to Far North Queensland, please donate here: https://www.givenow.com.au/tenderfuneralsfarnorthqueensland

Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser!
Sunday 9 June, Bunnings @ Smithfield, 9:00am to 3:00pm. Come along and support us, or donate by pressing the link below 👇

Tender Funerals FNQ Bunnings Fundraiser BBQ

Jenny Briscoe-Hough, Chief Executive Officer of Tender Funerals Australia, joins ABC's RN Drive program. Check out the conversation on the link below 👇

Cost of living crisis now seeing the cost of dying soar in Australia - ABC listen According to the insurance group, Australian Seniors, funeral costs have increased by 20 per cent in five years with a basic burial costing up to $18,600 and cremations can cost up to $6000.

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Tender Funerals Canberra Region has shared some exciting news - they have a site and plan to open in August this year! Read more below 👇 We are so happy for their achievement and wish them all the best in the coming months 🙂

We have a site! It's been many years in the making, but with the incredible support of and Capital Airport Group, it's finally happening and the fit-out is underway. We look forward to welcoming you all to our new home at 49 Laverton Ave, Fairbairn. We will be available for funerals from August 2024. In the meantime, we look forward to supporting our region with advice, community events like our Tender Talks and the provision of cardboard coffins. Read the full media release athttps://tenderfunerals.com.au/canberra/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/Media-Release-12-February-2024.pdf

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Our first newsletter is available now! Check it out on the link below 👇
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We're having a great day at Tanks Markets! If you see us, please come and say 'hello' 🙂

We're looking forward to another fantastic day at the Tanks Markets this Sunday. If you see us, please come and say 'hello'! We will have information available and would love to have a chat about Tender Funerals and our goal to bring this service to Far North Queensland.

😀 We're all set up and ready to go at the Tanks Markets in Cairns today!

🌿We have a range of information to share, along with examples of handmade shrouds and a beautiful hand painted cardboard coffin.

👋 If you're at the markets today, we welcome you to visit our stall and meet some of our directors and volunteers!

We have a huge weekend coming up and can't wait to share it with you!
📌 Saturday 28 October - Volunteer & Friends of Tender Funerals FNQ Meeting
⏰ 10:00am to 12:15pm
🏘 Meeting location - Cairns City
👋 Please let us know you're coming - email [email protected] or phone 0413 653 735. We will confirm venue location on your RSVP.

📌 Sunday 29 October - Tender Funerals FNQ @ Tanks Markets!
⏰ 9:00am to 2:00pm
🏘 Collins Avenue, Cairns
👋 Come along and meet our Directors and volunteers, learn about Tender Funerals and why we are so passionate about bringing this not-for-profit community-based funeral service to Cairns 🤩

📣Save the date📣
We're excited to be attending the Tanks Markets later this month!

📅Sunday 29 October
⏰9:00am to 2:00pm
📌Collins Avenue, Cairns

Come along and meet our Directors and volunteers, learn about Tender Funerals and why we are so passionate about bringing this not-for-profit community-based funeral service to Cairns 🤩

Many families choose to scatter the ashes of a loved one, and this can be a meaningful and significant part of the grieving process as we 'let go' of our person. This article by Isabella Podwinski from ABC News provides some interesting perspectives on what to consider when scattering ashes.

Scattering ashes of a loved one? Read this before giving the final send-off From firing them into the night sky, to letting fly at the SCG, to tossing them at Pink, people are finding creative ways to scatter ashes — but what are the do's and don'ts when it comes to farewelling your loved one's remains?

Tender Funerals Illawarra - A Community Undertaking has their very own choir! This group participates in community events and memorial services, and can also be present to sing at funeral services. It is so inspiring to see what is being achieved at other Tenders, and we continue to work to bring the Tender Funerals model to our Far North Queensland community.

Tender Community Choir From Little Things Big Things Grow National Reconciliation Week

Introducing Tender Funerals Far North Queensland Director and Secretary, Margaret Yandell!

Marg was born in Alice Springs and grew up in remote communities in the Northern Territory and South Australia, as well as Adelaide, before moving to Queensland in 1992. She now lives in Cairns.

Marg has over 30 years' experience working in the Disability and Human Services sector, including 15 years as the Manager at the Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre.

Marg is the current community activator for Tender Funerals FNQ and holds a Bachelor of Arts, Human Services.

She has a strong focus on social justice and community development, and is committed to working towards more affordable, responsive, accessible and socially just options for people in Far North Queensland.

Introducing Tender Funerals Far North Queensland Director, Karen Jones!

Karen has been operating her Cairns based company, Kite Fish Film Pty Ltd for over 30 years, sourcing and managing locations for the Australian and International film industry. She has had a key role in attracting and securing large productions that have come to Far North Queensland over the years and during that time, has developed a diverse skillset and commercial networks over the years. These productions bring significant economic benefit and international exposure to this beautiful region.

Part of the job involves dealing with people from all parts of the community from the house holder to government departments requiring a high degree of responsibility, strong communication skills and professional integrity.

With a desire to become more involved with human services, Karen hopes the practical application of her skills, working together with the Tender FNQ Board, will assist people in having as many choices as possible when navigating the passing of loved ones.

If you missed the groundbreaking documentary, A Community Undertaking aired on Australian Story recently you can catch up on ABC TV + iview here https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2202Q016S00

This documentary reveals how Tender Funerals, a revolutionary not-for-profit funeral service provides affordable meaningful funeral choices by establishing local community-run services. Tender Funerals has been featured in this documentary and shares how it is not just about making funerals more affordable, it is about creating opportunities for individuals and communities to be more involved in after-death care and having the funeral that is right for them.

We encourage people to watch our story on Australian Story and get involved in helping our local community create this new and dynamic social venture! If you would like to be part of the Tender Funerals Far North Queensland story, click here:
https://tenderfunerals.com.au/farnorthqld/

Watch the beginning of OUR story on Australian Story
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2202Q016S00

Photo Credit: Harriet Tatham, courtesy of ABC

Hear the beginning of OUR story on Australian Story – Friday 14 July, 5pm

The ABC Australian Story televised a ground - breaking documentary in 2022 about Tender Funerals. This documentary highlighted the significant need of community for flexible choices through the establishment of local community owned and operated funeral services. The re-airing of this episode on 14 July reminds us of the ongoing need in community. We encourage people to watch our story on Australian Story and get involved in helping our local community create this new and dynamic social venture! If you would like to be part of the Tender Funerals Far North Queensland story, click here: https://tenderfunerals.com.au/farnorthqld/

Photo Credit: Harriet Tatham, courtesy of ABC

Introducing Tender Funerals Far North Queensland Director, Bec Nind. Bec calls Cairns home after relocating 7 years ago from her place of origin WA.

She began her career as a carer with the WA AIDS Council back in the early 90’s and then went on to study nursing. She has been working as a Registered Nurse for the past 17 years where she has found the areas of Palliative care and Mental Health her fit. In 2019 she heard about Tender Funerals whilst doing an End of Life Doula training course and was impressed by the philosophy of a funeral service that could offer CHOICE, PARTICIPATION AND CONNECTION.

This also resonates with her mindset that dying and death along with the aftercare is not a clinical process but a personal journey in one's life that should be treated as such involving as much autonomy and flexibility as one needs during this time.

Upon discovering a group of people in Cairns who had a vision to establish Tender Funerals in FNQ she was keen to become involved. As a current Director, her focus is on the establishment of a physical premise to open and be operational soon to provide a not-for-profit service to the community of Cairns and the FNQ region and continuing to volunteer in a capacity to enable this service to continue for all. She enjoys gardening, reading, art, drawing, crafts, and sewing and finds some time to work in her professional role a few times each week.

Introducing Justine Schlicht, a Director on the Board of Tender Funerals FNQ. She has actively been part of her community in FNQ working with peoples from many cultures and beliefs. Justine has had the privilege to care for family and friends during illness and death. Through these experiences she believes that the Tender Funerals FNQ model will provide compassion, empowerment and create affordable personable funerals for our diverse communities. She feels that this journey is a "community undertaking" and having dialogue about dying, death and grieving supports us all. Justine has a Creative Industries Degree/Performance JCU, is a Feldenkrais Practitioner, a performer, arts worker and teacher of circus/physical theatre. She is excited as we get near to being completely operational and encourages anyone who would like to be part of this growing, caring community organisation to get in touch [email protected]

Introducing Tender Funerals Far North Queensland Vice-Chairperson and Director, Michelle Rafter. Michelle has a background in Administration, Teaching and Outdoor Education. Personal experiences with illness and death prompted her to research how families can be better empowered to support a loved one who is dying, and through this research, discovered Tender Funerals. Michelle believes strongly in bringing the Tender Funerals model of meaningful, authentic and affordable funerals to the people of Far North Queensland. Michelle combines knowledge gained from her lived experience with death and dying, along with her professional skills, to support the Tender Funerals Far North Queensland Board.

This short ABC interview shares the story of a young man who has reflected on his mortality and written his own eulogy. His story is raw and inspiring. Check it out on the link below 👇

26-year-old Bradley decided to write his own eulogy - ABC Radio Bradley Dryburgh has been having emotional conversations on his podcast for more than two years, but he did not expect a video of him sobbing to be the one that went viral.

Thank you to our many followers and supporters! We now have 500 followers on our page. The willingness of our local community to support our cause, share our posts and cheer us on inspires us to continue to work towards a Tender Funerals for Far North Queensland. Thank you all!