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With over 20 years experience as a caterer and a wide range of furniture and equipment for hire, we

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27/09/2024

"There’s something comforting about sharing a meal with those we love, especially when we’re grieving."

— Unknown

24/09/2024

Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality.

This fascinating article and podcast from Ireland’s national broadcaster, RTE, outlines the history behind a 'A good send-off' and why food has always played such a major role in Irish wakes and funerals.

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0822/1395290-ireland-funerals-wakes-food-drink-hospitality-traditions/

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22/09/2024

If you’re celebrating the life of a loved one who had a special connection with a beach or surf club or loved the sea, a northern beaches surf club may be the ideal venue for your wake or celebration of life.

Surf clubs are also ideal if you’re looking for a large open space to accommodate a large number of guests, and Heavenly Catering can orchestrate wakes at the following Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Northern Beaches:

-Freshwater
-Narrabeen
-North Narrabeen
-South Narrabeen
-Newport
-Dee Why
-Queenscliff
-South Curl Curl
-North Curl Curl
-Bilgola
-Avalon
-Collaroy

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/funeral_venues/northern-beaches-surf-clubs/

12/09/2024

We can learn a lot about meaningful ways to farewell our loved ones from the traditions of other cultures.

Lonely Planet's Guide to Death, Grief and Rebirth reveals how cultures and communities around the world grieve their loved ones - with lessons we can all learn from to help us all live (and die) well.

Over 35 incredible customs from cultures and communities across the planet that explore our beliefs and traditions surrounding death, grief, and rebirth.

Themes and events featured within the book include Jazz funerals (New Orleans); Turning of the bones (Madagascar); Burial beads (South Korea); Fantasy coffins (Ghana); Lakota soul keepers (USA); Islamic funeral customs; death wailing; the people paid to weep; Swedish death cleaning; Green burials; and more.

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11/09/2024

Catering for up to 20 guests on stunning Pittwater, “Double Vision” Seawind 1000 is an incredibly impressive and versatile luxury 33 foot catamaran…the ideal venue for an intimate wake, celebration of life or scattering of ashes.

⚰️well-equipped bar and large open saloon with comfortable seating
⚰️dine at the large table which is fully open to the cockpit, with plenty of space to mingle and move around.
⚰️delicious food and beverage packages to suit your budget, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.
⚰️refreshment options include a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits.

Talk to us about how we can help you remember and celebrate your loved one by tailoring a menu that celebrates their favourite foods and drinks.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/funeral_venues/catamaran-on-pittwater/

09/09/2024

Robyn Friend fully planned and wrote out her celebration of life, making it so much easier for her family to adhere to her instructions and wishes and ensuring she could really “go her own way”.

There were 6 envelopes for different people, each designating a section of her celebration.

One of these envelopes was for the fellow members of her netball team who received strict orders to wear a special outfit and carry out a ‘tribute song’ performance as decreed by ‘Mother Duck’ Robyn, which she used to join in when they were on tour.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/writing-your-own-farewell-robyn-friends-final-gift-to-her-family-and-friends/

05/09/2024

Where There's A Will There's A Wake book review or post

“The book is amazing and such a wonderful way to showcase possibilities to people for funerals and send-offs alike.”

- John

03/09/2024

Planning a wake and looking for comforting, crowd-pleasing bites?

Our beef sausage rolls are a must-have! Made with savoury, seasoned beef wrapped in flaky pastry, they're perfect for sharing and enjoying with loved ones.

Whether you're after a classic comfort food or just a tasty treat, these rolls will bring warmth and satisfaction to your wake.

Contact us today to add them to your menu.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/wake-catering/

29/08/2024

I cannot thank you enough for your compassion, understanding, professionalism and thoughtfulness, not to mention the amazing food provided for the recent service for my Dad.

You eased the load of organising the service and I was immediately confident and comforted that you would provide top notch service, and you did.

The food was fresh, deliciously yummy and perfect.

Thank you so much Karin and keep doing what you do so well. - Lexa
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13/08/2024

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25/07/2024

At Heavenly Catering, we provide compassionate and professional wake catering services to help ease your burden during a difficult time.

We know just how emotionally exhausting planning a funeral can be, which is why organising and catering for a wake (often at very short notice) can be incredibly difficult and stressful to do yourself.

With over 20 years experience as a caterer and a wide range of furniture and equipment for hire, we provide Full-Service Catering and Event Coordination For Wakes and Celebrations of Life to help ease that burden and help support you and your loved ones.

Learn more about our services and how we can support you.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/

23/07/2024

Are you looking for ways to put the personality and the fun back into funerals, wakes and celebrations of life?

Whether you are preparing for the death of someone close to you or creating your own funeral and wake plan, I wrote Where There's A Will There's A Wake to support you in owning your end-of-life choices, so you can “go your own way”, take pressure and stress away from your family and friends, and create funerals and wakes that truly reflect the life you are celebrating.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-wake-book-launch/

21/07/2024

With its beautiful private garden and bushland setting located within Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, Caley’s Pavilion is a peaceful natural location, ideal for funerals and wakes of up to 140 people.

Caley’s Pavilion (including Caley’s Patio and garden) is available for hire from 8.30am to 10.30pm daily (excluding Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day) and can be hired for a minimum booking period of 2 hours on weekdays and 3 hours on weekends. A special function rate is available for full day hire.

The outdoor patio area features fairy lights, electric BBQS, tables and chairs which connects to a private fenced garden space with a small grass area and picnic tables.

In addition to a modern commercial kitchen, its extensive audio visual equipment includes an overhead projector, screen, microphones as well as lectern and whiteboard.

Funerals can either be held in Caley’s outdoor patio or inside Caley’s Pavilion. For the wake, Caley’s Pavilion can cater for up to 100 seated guests or 140 for a cocktail function.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/funeral_venues/caleys-pavilion/

17/07/2024

#4 Create a Photo Display

Photos spark memories and lead to people sharing stories. This is such an important part of any funeral and memorial but it can take a bit of time to organise so enlist help and ask close friends and family to share their photos with you.

Photos can be presented both physically and digitally as a slide show – a great job to give to the more technical members of the family.

Use photo boards, hang photos on a line of string with mini pegs, have an entire table of framed photos from around their house, scatter photos around the tables in the venue so people can see different photos wherever they move to.

You could also ask guests to BYO a copy of their favourite photo of the deceased, which is a great way to collate photos from all parts and stages of their life.

https://www.funeralsbydesign.com.au/10-ways-to-personalise-a-funeral-or-a-wake/

15/07/2024

“As a Funeral Director and Funeral Celebrant I was so happy to read Karin Slade's book, Where There's A Will There's a Wake.

It answers all the questions that confuse people on what they can and can't do after they die in terms of funerals and memorials and she points out that there is so much more that can be done to have an authentic farewell beyond the stuffy, rushed services in crematorium chapels which have become the sad standard.”

Amanda Garland

12/07/2024

Arla’s “Christmas in July” Memorial and Wake was the perfect way to celebrate the life of a woman who was fanatical about food and crazy about Christmas!

“Mum died on the actual day of Christmas in July, the 25th,” explains Chantal. “This was incredibly appropriate for Mum as she truly embraced everything Christmas.

“While we were planning her celebration of life, I spoke to my brother, Anthony, Mum’s partner, Leigh, and some of Mum’s closest friends about the idea of creating a Christmas-themed farewell as a tribute for Mum and they all liked the idea too.

“But it wasn’t until we found our wake caterer and organiser, Heavenly Catering’s Karin Slade, that we realised exactly how we could bring this idea to life and really farewell Mum in an incredibly personal and meaningful way.”

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/arlas-christmas-in-july-memorial-and-wake/

09/07/2024

Our bite-sized mini beef burgers are the perfect dish if you’re having a more substantial; wake menu.

Easy to hold in one hand with a drink in the other, this crowd favourite that will fill up the hungriest of wake guests!

07/07/2024

Food is the ultimate comfort, a warm embrace in times of sorrow.

04/07/2024

Irish wakes are a way to keep vigil over the dead until the time of burial, and their wakes are occasions mixed with both sadness and merriment.

Traditional Irish wakes called for drinks, pranks, games, and songs. In fact, up until the mid-1900s lewd songs, pranks and games were commonplace at wakes.

Sometimes there were even contests of strength which included lifting the co**se!

Another prank involved hiding under the co**se’s bed and shaking it when someone walked in, scaring the living daylights out of them.

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03/07/2024

How do you celebrate the life of a woman who was fanatical about food and crazy about Christmas?

With a “Christmas in July” themed memorial service and wake, of course!
When Chantal Gibbs’ mum, Arlene (Arla) Gibbs, died on 25th July this year, Chantal couldn’t believe the timing.

“Mum died on the actual day of Christmas in July, the 25th,” explains Chantal. “This was incredibly appropriate for Mum as she truly embraced everything Christmas.

“While we were planning her celebration of life, I spoke to my brother, Anthony, Mum’s partner, Leigh, and some of Mum’s closest friends about the idea of creating a Christmas-themed farewell as a tribute for Mum and they all liked the idea too.

“But it wasn’t until we found our wake caterer and organiser, Heavenly Catering’s Karin Slade, that we realised exactly how we could bring this idea to life and really farewell Mum in an incredibly personal and meaningful way.”

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/arlas-christmas-in-july-memorial-and-wake

02/07/2024

Ever wondered how we prepare for a wake?

Drop your questions about our catering process, and we’ll answer them!

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30/06/2024

“In the wee small hours of the morning, just weeks before her father’s death, Jackie had the great fortune to stumble upon Karin Slade from Funerals by Design.

“Heartbreakingly, hours earlier, the nursing home had suggested I consider making funeral plans for my darling dad,” says Jackie. “Struggling to come to terms with this while being in the midst of COVID, all I could imagine was how dire and sombre the funeral would be with our small family and a few friends sitting 1.5m apart in a large, cold crematorium chapel.”

“Karin rang me back and her first question to me was ‘why do you want to use a funeral home?’

“I was a bit taken aback, but she then explained that a funeral could actually be held anywhere… which was completely news to me.”

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/farewelling-malcolm-in-the-most-perfect-way-possible

27/06/2024

Are you looking for ways to put the personality and the fun back into funerals, wakes and celebrations of life?

Whether you are preparing for the death of someone close to you or creating your own funeral and wake plan, I wrote Where There’s A Will There’s A Wake so you can “go your own way”, take the pressure and stress away from your family and friends, and create funerals and wakes that truly reflect the life you are celebrating.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-wake-book-launch/

25/06/2024

We love working with families and creating food that is truly significant to the person who has died!

Roy loved his British fare, so we served fish and chip baskets, lemon tarts and Glenfiddich whisky shots at his wake.

https://heavenlycatering.com.au/wake-catering/

22/06/2024

International Widows' Day is observed every year on 23 June to spread awareness about experiences of widows and to gather the support that they need.

If you’re a widow living in Australia, regardless of your age, you do not need to suffer alone!

Grief Connect is a website founded by Michelle, who was widowed at 38 when her partner Nathan died unexpectedly. Michelle was left to manage not only her own grief, but that of their young children.

On this valuable website you’ll find bereavement education and support, as well as links to online spaces where you can have honest discussions about the harsh realities of losing a partner.

https://griefconnect.com.au/services/widowed-support-groups/

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Arla's "Christmas in July" Memorial and Wake

How do you celebrate the life of a woman who was fanatical about food and crazy about Christmas? With a “Christmas in July” themed memorial service and wake, of course! When Chantal Gibbs’ mum, Arlene (Arla) Gibbs, died on 25th July this year, Chantal couldn’t believe the timing. “Mum died on the actual day of Christmas in July, the 25th,” explains Chantal. “This was incredibly appropriate for Mum as she truly embraced everything Christmas. “While we were planning her celebration of life, I spoke to my brother, Anthony, Mum’s partner, Leigh, and some of Mum’s closest friends about the idea of creating a Christmas-themed farewell as a tribute for Mum and they all liked the idea too. “But it wasn’t until we found our wake caterer and organiser, Heavenly Catering’s Karin Slade, that we realised exactly how we could bring this idea to life and really farewell Mum in an incredibly personal and meaningful way.” https://heavenlycatering.com.au/arlas-christmas-in-july-memorial-and-wake

Would you consider having a Life Celebration Funeral? Instead of focussing on mourning, a life celebration funeral involves lively music, storytelling, and even dancing. This uplifting occasion aims to honour the person’s spirit in a joyful way! https://heavenlycatering.com.au/

Malcolm's Heartwarming Farm Farewell

You just never know where a conversation will lead you! Chatting to Jackie on the phone about catering for her dad’s funeral, it was clear he would have LOVED to have his funeral service on the farm where he spent the last 25 years of his life. In just three days we made it happen even though the farm had just been sold. Here is the story of Malcolm’s heartwarming farm farewell. https://heavenlycatering.com.au/farewelling-malcolm-in-the-most-perfect-way-possible/

“One of the things I really enjoy is creating a fabulous wake. “I get that it’s a really tough time for people and I want to make them really authentic. “Another funeral director referred a family to me to do the wake and I always ask a lot of questions. “It turned out that their mum died on the 25th of July and she really loved Christmas, which was why we decided to create a Christmas in July wake.” https://heavenlycatering.com.au/arlas-christmas-in-july-memorial-and-wake/

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Our Story

After experiencing 8 deaths in 5 months, I knew there had to be a better way to say good-bye.

I believe every wake or funeral should be as individual as the person and as caring as the family that’s left behind. I know what it’s like to feel numb with grief yet forced to make important decisions. That’s why I’ll give you the time and space you need to make informed decisions about how you will say your final good-byes.

I'll make sure I understand what made your loved one so special. I want to know about their hobbies, their personal style and their humorous little quirks (because we all have them). Then I’ll help you celebrate their life in a loving, joyous and respectful way.

I’ll offer suggestions, take care of every detail and give you complete price transparency – sourcing all aspects of the funeral at wholesale prices wherever possible. I’ll also give 10% of all profits to a charity or cause of your choice.