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1 Coppards Road, Newcomb, VIC 3219
(03) 5248 5500
108 Church Street, Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215
(03) 5202 5859
(03) 5248 5500
24 hours, 7 Days
Crawfords Funerals
In the care of
Funeral Arrangements
We are here to gently guide and support you through these arrangements every step of the way, providing the necessary information and guidance.
Arranging a Funeral Service can often seem overwhelming, and at times daunting with the many and varied decisions to make. We are here to gently guide and support you through these arrangements providing the necessary information to allow you to make the right decisions for you, your family and your loved one.
Choices you will need to consider:
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Venue
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Burial or Cremation
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Religious or Cultural Considerations
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Celebrant or Minister
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Service Format
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Visual Tribute
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Floral Tribute
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Printed Material
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Music Choices
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Refreshments (currently unavailable due to COVID-19 restrictions)
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Coffin or Casket
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Spending time with your loved one (viewing)
The Finer Details
Coffins & Caskets
Choosing a coffin or casket is often a reflection of our values, beliefs customs and financial situation. At Carol & Terry CRAWFORD Funeral Services we will gently guide and assist you with this often difficult and emotional decision.
Some considerations when selecting a coffin or casket may be:
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Coffin or Casket
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Solid Timber
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Timber Veneer/Laminate
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Metal - Upon Request (https://www.batesville.com/products/burial-products/)
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Environmental
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Colour/ Style / Finish
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Expressions Range (https://expressioncoffins.com.au/)
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Pricing Considerations
Please note: Coffins and Caskets may vary due to difficulties with supply
Keep Sake Urns
Keep Sake Urns are often a very personal decision as it is a physical representation of your loved one and their continued presence in your life. We are able to help you select a keep sake urn that best represents both you and your loved one. To speak to us about the different Keep Sake Urn options available please call us on 03 5248 5500.
Crafted Keep Sakes
Crafted keepsakes is an Australian family owned business specializing in hand made, personalized items to cherish for a life time. All of our products are hand made from sustainably sourced Australian timbers.
Anakie Pottery
Anakie Pottery is an Australian owned local business specializing in Cremation Urns. Each piece is unique being hand thrown and glazed, resulting in slight variations in size and color.
Expressions
Expression Urns are a unique way to celebrate a life lived. Each is beautifully handmade by our master craftsmen and wrapped in high-quality imagery, utilising the latest eco-friendly technology.
RH Minter
RH Minter is an Australian owned local business specializing in Cremation Urns and Memorial Pieces. Varying sizes available, subject to availabilty. Please speak to one of Crawford's staff to discuss your needs.
Floral Tributes
Floral tributes can be an important and deeply personal aspect of a Funeral Service. They are often an opportunity to reflect your loved one in the form of their favourite colour, bloom or simply their love of gardening and flowers.
Crawford's can help you with selecting a floral tribute, guiding you through the different considerations such as colour and flower selection; size and pricing requirements, or you are welcome to work with a florist of your choice. Please use the provided examples as a guide to what can be arranged.
Please note* Costings depend on size and flower choices. Flower availability is also subject to seasonal variations. The Florist will advise if they are unable to supply flowers requested.
Visual Tribute Presentation
Images can speak a thousand words, they are snapshots that culminate the most important moments of a person's life and are a visual representation of the places, events and people that mattered most to your loved one. It is therefore natural to wish to include a visual tribute in dedication of your loved one.
We are able to produce visual tributes from hard copy or digital images up to 120 images. Please use the provided video as an example of the style of visual tributes we produce.
All Videos
AMCOS AND ARIA LICENSED COPY
Printed Tributes
Printed tributes can serve a practical purpose on the day of the Service advising guests of the Order of Service, or they can serve a more sentimental value through the form of a keepsake for guests to remember someone by.
We are able to design and print Service Sheets, Photo Cards and Bookmarks, working with original or electronic images. We also custom design all printed material.
Please use the below examples as a guide to the possible design of printed material. (Copyright Agency Licensed Copy)
Bronze Plaques
A Memorial Plaque is an important part of honouring your loved one. It represents a physical commemoration of your loved one and is a symbol for families and future generations. Carol and Terry Crawford Funeral Services is the only Funeral home in Geelong that is able to help you with the important task of organising a commemorative plaque. We are able to provide you with visual proof prior to making a final decision to ensure you are happy with the final design.
When considering a commemorative plaque there are a number of options available. Our friendly staff can guide you through these decisions to make sure your choice is compliant with the cemetery regulations and a reflection of your loved one.
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Size
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Shape
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Colour
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Motif
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Inscription and motifs
