Macqueen's Funerals News

Affordable Cremation services in South Western Victoria

August 5, 2024When facing the loss of a loved one, families often seek compassionate support and dignified arrangements that also meet budgetary needs. McQueens Funerals, serving South Western Victoria, understands the importance of providing affordable cremation services that don’t compromise on care. With our “Direct Care” service, we offer a simple yet respectful option for those who...
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Online cremations Vs funeral directors cremation

July 31, 2024The benefits of choosing local funeral directors over cheap cremation services In times of loss, making the right choice for funeral services is crucial for honouring your loved one with dignity and respect. While some may opt for non-personal, cheap cremation services, it’s essential to understand the profound differences between these body disposal facilitators and...
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Be a Funeral Director, you’ll make a difference they said…

August 6, 2022I’m well aware you are in a place you don’t want to be, talking to someone you don’t want to be talking to, about something you don’t want to be talking about. Trust me, I know. I wish you didn’t have to do any of those things either. But then there’s reality.  Sometimes I’m a...
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“Party at Leslie Manor” – A Look into the Past

February 11, 2022I came across this article while trying to fill in some gaps in our office records and it seems too good not to share. Sandwiched between a report on the Camperdown CWA and an Anglican Minister’s visit to town, the article offers a lively account of a party held at Leslie Manor in the 1950s....
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Update to Covid Restrictions (16 December 2021)

December 20, 2021From 11:59pm on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 there are no vaccination requirements or capacity limits in place for funerals unless the service is being held in a venue that has vaccination requirements, such as hospitality settings, community facilities, or entertainment venues. Masks are not mandatory but are strongly recommended if you can’t physically distance.
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Update to Covid Restrictions (19 November)

November 19, 2021From today, no limits on density or attendance apply to funerals where every attendee is fully vaccinated or has an exemption. If not fully vaccinated or if vaccination status is unknown, the 4 square metre rule, up to a limit of 50 people, applies. Please arrive early to funerals to allow yourself time to check...
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Update to Covid Restrictions (29 October)

November 5, 2021From 6:00pm on the 29 October 2021, restrictions are changing. The only limit on fully vaccinated attendees (including those with a medical exemption) at a funeral is the density quotient (one person per 4 square metres indoors; one person per 2 square metres outdoors – up to 500 people). A cap of 30 people will...
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Update to Covid-19 Restrictions (22nd October)

October 20, 2021From 11:59pm on Tuesday, 21st October Covid-19 restrictions are being eased as part of the first phase of Victoria’s Roadmap. For regional funerals this means the following: -Indoor funerals are allowed 30 attendees if all fully vaccinated -Outdoor funerals are allowed 100 attendees if all fully vaccinated -If vaccination status is unknown or attendees are...
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Changes to Covid-19 Restrictions in Regional Victoria

September 9, 2021From 11:59pm on Thursday (9th September 2021) regional Victoria will exit lockdown. Attendance at funerals will be increased to 20 mourners both indoors and outdoors. Those necessary to conduct the service are not included in this number. A density quotient of one person per four square metres applies to indoor settings. Those attending funerals must...
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