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Gardenia Funerals In Melbourne A memorial card with a black background from Gardenia Funerals features a black-and-white photo of a man in a hat and jacket. The text reads In Memory of Anthony Hearnshaw, with dates 02/01/1990—02/01/2020, as part of our funeral stationery collection.

Funeral Stationery

CHOOSING SERVICE STATIONERY A funeral service is a very personal event and people will often have very different requirements. We will do everything we can to ensure that your needs are met and that you can arrange the funeral you want for your loved one. Orders of Service An Order of Service can include hymns, songs, poems, readings, a photograph or anything else you would like added for the funeral …

Gardenia Funerals In Melbourne A person with red nail varnish writes in a lined notebook with a gold pen, photographed from above as they focus on finding the right words. Green plants and a brown surface are visible in the blurred background.

Finding The Right Words

Finding the right words to express a Condolence Message or write on a Sympathy Card isn’t easy.  I am often asked for some tips so I have gathered some examples together which I hope you can use as a guide and tailor them to your needs. Hopefully they help spark some inspiration! Don’t forget sending a card or calling will always be appreciated at the time of a loved one’s …

Gardenia Funerals In Melbourne A close-up of a typewriter with a sheet of paper, featuring comforting poems about a paper bird in the heart and unlocking its cage to rise in the sky together. The image focuses on the poem and typewriter keys.

Poems Provide Comfort

As we move through 2026, poetry continues to offer a timeless source of solace at funerals and memorial services. The original post on Gardenia Funerals’ blog explains that poems and verses can provide comfort to those who are grieving; they allow people to express feelings when a spoken tribute feels too difficult. Selecting a poem is a personal process—there is a vast range of beautiful pieces available, from classic readings …