Funeral Notices & Services


23 February 2012

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Marie, Marie-Josephe Arlette Read
Burgess, Beryl May Read
Malcolm, Robert William Read
Pickerd, Thelma Jean Read
Parfett, Ada May Read
Joyce, Ita Read
Antrim, Maureen Valmay Read
Wolfe, Margaret Ann Read
Chamberlain, William Reeve Read
Paris, Maria Assunta Read
Williams, Lois Marie Read
Suvada, Deirdre Ann Read
Scida, Giuseppina Read
Southorn, Shane Anthony Read
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  • Greek Funerals - English Version

    published:Wed,03 Aug 2011

    In this podcast, Greek speaking Funeral Planner Nick Kourtessis talks about his role as a Funeral Planner and how he is able to assist memebers of the Greek community in Melbourne at a time of bereavement.

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  • Greek Funerals - Greek Version

    published:Wed,03 Aug 2011

    In this podcast, Greek speaking Funeral Planner Nick Kourtessis talks about his role as a Funeral Planner and how he is able to assist memebers of the Greek community in Melbourne at a time of bereavement.

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  • Italian Funerals - Italian Version

    published:Thu,09 Jun 2011

    In this podcast, Italian speaking Funeral Planner Lou Gionfriddo talks about his role as a funeral planner and how he is able to assist members of the Italian community at a time of bereavement.

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  • An Auslan Funeral

    published:Fri,27 May 2011

    Silence may be golden for some, but for those who are Deaf the world can be a lonely place. In this podcast, Funeral Director and Planner Fran Webber talks abour her use of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) to assist those in the Deaf community.

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  • What is the difference between a coffin and casket?

    published:Thu,14 Apr 2011

    Tobin Brothers Managing Director, James MacLeod explains what the difference is between a coffin and casket and which costs more.

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  • Funeral Webcasting

    published:Thu,14 Apr 2011

    In this podcast, Tobin Brothers Managing Director James MacLeod explains how loved ones on the other side of the world can attend a funeral in Melbourne without leaving home.

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  • Pre-Paid Funerals

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    In this podcast, James MacLeod, Managing Director of Tobin Brothers Funerals explains the benefits of a pre-paid funeral. 

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  • Funeral Plans and Statement of Wishes

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    In this podcast, James MacLeod, Managing Director of Tobin Brothers Funerals explains the advantages of completing a Statement of Wishes and the option of applying for a pre-paid funeral via the Tobin Brothers website.

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  • Infant and Children’s Funerals - The death of a baby prior to 20 weeks gestation

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    In this podcast Julie Pearce addresses many of the most commonly asked questions by those who’ve lost babies at 20 weeks gestation.

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  • Infant and Children’s Funerals – The death of a baby at 20 weeks gestation or greater

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    In this podcast Julie Pearce addresses many of the most commonly asked questions by those who’ve lost babies after 20 weeks gestation.

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  • Vietnamese Funerals – English version

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    In this podcast, Vietnamese speaking Funeral Planner Ha Nguyen talks about his role as a funeral planner and how he is able to assist members of Melbourne’s Vietnamese community at a time of bereavement.

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  • Vietnamese Funerals – Vietnamese version

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    In this podcast, Vietnamese speaking Funeral Planner Ha Nguyen talks about his role as a funeral planner and how he is able to assist members of Melbourne’s Vietnamese community at a time of bereavement.

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  • Cremation - the facts and fiction

    published:Tue,05 Jul 2011

    Central to making your funeral wishes known is a decision on burial or cremation.  If you’re considering a cremation, you’ll find this podcast most helpful.

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  • Burial and its many variations

    published:Fri,09 Dec 2011

    Central to making your funeral wishes known is a decision on burial or cremation.  If you’re considering a burial, you’ll find this podcast most helpful.

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  • Writing A Eulogy

    published:Thu,12 Jan 2012

    Michael Lynch is a civil celebrant who over the past thirteen years has led over 1,900 funeral services. The centrepiece of a funeral is the eulogy or life story, and in this podcast, Michael explains how to go about the sometimes daunting task of writing one.

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Welcome to Tobin Brothers

Welcome to the Tobin Brothers Funerals website which we believe provides extensive, clear and practical information about our funeral services and options, as well as details of our after care support services and events.

If you require information in respect to costs our Funeral Planners will provide an itemised fee proposal outlining all of the services and costs involved with a funeral, so as to reflect the life of your loved one and your family's needs.  To talk with one of our Funeral Planners contact our Funeral Advice Line on (03) 9373 7000.

This site also features some creative innovations, including a Funeral Notice section with information regarding funerals we are currently or have recently conducted, and the ability for friends to send flowers or a message of condolence to those we are serving.

The Tribute Candles section even allows people to light an online candle in memory of a loved one or friend.

For more than 75 years, Tobin Brothers continues to be proudly owned and operated by the Tobin family.
 
 

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