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The Spirit of Anzac

April 23, 2024

In 2000 I was honoured to be deployed with the New Zealand Deforce on the peacekeeping mission to East Timor. East Timor had been under foreign rule through most of its history, and most recently it had been under Indonesian control. Most of the East Timorese wanted to become independent, but there were groups who…

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How Our Thoughts Govern How We Feel

June 2, 2022
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We have between 5,000 and 60,000 thoughts every day. Left unguarded, thoughts can create a myriad of mental, emotional and physical conditions. Left unguarded, our thoughts can make it very difficult to move forward in life, especially after experiencing a…

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Lest we Forget

April 20, 2022
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Anzac Day Anzac Day is observed on 25 April. It commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. The date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers – the Anzacs…

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In the Spotlight – Anna Loach – Manager / Funeral Director – Wife, Mother, Nanna

April 11, 2022
Getting To Know Anna Loach

Whilst much of her time is dedicated to managing Simplicity Funeral Nelson and Richmond, there is another side to Anna Loach and here we find out a little more: How long have you lived in Nelson? My husband and I,…

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What matters to us at Simplicity?

March 30, 2022
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Losing someone close to you is hard emotionally and it also presents you with unfamiliar practical demands.  Everyday Simplicity Funerals offer care and compassion to people at a difficult time in their lives.  We understand that dealing with the loss…

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What components make up the final funeral cost?

February 25, 2022
Funeral Cost Components

As funeral professionals, we will explain the available choices, which will determine the final cost.  We will also provide a full estimate before the funeral but remember you are in control of the costs and we recognise that a funeral…

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Surviving ‘Valentine’s Day’ Grief

February 10, 2022
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Valentines day can be one of the most upsetting days of the year if you are grieving the loss of your ‘Valentine’.   There are so many visual reminders as you go about your days leading up to Valentines day with…

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Questions to ask before choosing a Funeral Home

February 4, 2022
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Choosing the right funeral home is a big decision to make therefore before committing, you have a right to ask the right questions to ensure that your loved one will be looked after as you wish and that you are…

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Grieving into the New Year – New Beginnings

January 18, 2022
Happy New Year 2022

My goodness.  Learning to live each day that you are grieving is difficult enough, but when you must face a whole new year that’s right in front of you, this can be totally overwhelming and can seem quite frightening.  You…

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Adding a personal touch – How to make funerals or memorial services more authentic – Tip Sheet

December 31, 2021
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There are endless ways you can add your own ideas to make a farewell memorable and reflect the lifetime and personality of the person who has died.  Here are some suggestions to think about: Create a colourful photo board and…

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