Dear Chris, Frances & Michael,
The death of my beloved brother, Richard, alone in a motel room having just moved out of his home of decades, looking forward to his new life in Northern NSW had nothing to it in my memory, except for one thing; the absolutely beautiful funeral you gave him. That is what I think about and I could not describe what a consolation it is to me to have that imprinted on my mind as an overlay hiding me from everything else that was so negative.
Thank you!
I said in my earlier email that I was almost astonished at how well you prepared Richard for viewing; he looked so natural, and at peace with absolutely no sign of the facial make-up you had applied so skilfully. Much appreciated the combination of the practical, and thoughtfulness that you offered us throughout this. That made the whole experience go smoothly and we could relay confidence that all was in hand and that we had nothing to worry about. I am grateful for so many things: your suggestion of the beautiful Waterways chapel; your provision of the lovely Deakin Anthony who spoke so helpfully and me; the fact that Richards death
