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   Marielyne Morant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just want to say thank-you
to everyone at Sensible Funerals especially Zoe.
I cannot recommend this company enough.  From the
Beginning till the end I knew we had made the perfect choice. As you can imagine this was a very difficult and emotional time and we needed someone to take care of everything with respect and care and that is exactly what we received and more. I can’t thank Zoe enough for being so professional, caring and well amazing
Thank-you so much
  
 
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   Geoffrey Holdowicz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My Dad's funeral was here in March '23, and was handled so well that my Mum declared that when she passed her farewell should also be care of Sensible Funerals. And in April 2026 that came to pass. Everything went as smoothly as one could hope, from pickup at the nursing home right through to the ceremony and get together with hot drinks and cookies in the big room. Whomever made up Mum for her viewing did a beautiful job, the photo and music display created by Mike was fantastic, essentially every part of the process was 100%. Huge thanks to the big fella Mark for making it all happen, and to the whole team - Mike, Teresa, Sue, Christine, and all others involved. I have run out of parents now, but would sincerely recommend anyone to put their departed loved one in Sensible Funerals care, they are awesome.
  
 
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   Justin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Well a big thank you to the staff and especially Michael for looking after my Dads memorial. Michael made every one that attended feel part of the memorial, with many comments after how special he made it. Then venue and presentation was outstanding. The compassion from staff in the office right through the whole process was fantastic. I would strongly recommend sensible funerals and from our family thank you very much you made our day very very special.
  
 
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   Irene Sandercock 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sensible Funerals delivered an exceptional service. The ceremony was beautifully arranged and truly reflected my brother Pete.  Michael was a remarkable celebrant, and Zoe was outstanding in helping organize the many aspecta of the service. The slideshow,  flowers, memory bookmarks and the table set up for the ashes and memorabilia were perfect.  Sensible Funerals created a memory I will treasure. I am so grateful for their care and attention to detail. Thank you so much. I highly recommend Sensible Funerals.
Thank you, Irene
  
 
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   Ciresse McDonald 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A huge thank you to Michael, caring, compassionate and patient, our whole family thanks you for taking the weight from us during such a difficult time 🩷
  
 
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   Primus Pilus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service for my aunt conducted at Florey Chapel, Centennial Park on 7th April 2026 was professional, seamless and dignified.
Sincere thanks to Michael and Christine for their compassion and attention to detail.
  
 
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   Andon Antonoff 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Many thanks to Michael the rest of the team. Under difficult circumstances the process ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble especially with some last minute changes that I requested.
Many thanks Andon
  
 
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   Diana Nairn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would highly recommend Sensible Funerals, I have been to this particular funeral parlour a few times first my in laws, then my parents, and just recently my beloved brother, they have so much compassion and are there to answer any questions, and they treat the deceased with dignity, I wouldn't go any where else, Thank you Sensible Funerals.
  
 
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   Lisa Banks 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were very happy with the care given my mum by Mark and others at Sensible Funerals. A special mention to the mortician who prepared  my mum for viewing. The chapel and waiting area were lovely. I highly recommend Sensible Funerals.
  
 
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   Beck Morgan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When my husband Dale and father to our five children passed away suddenly we were all numb with shock and heartbroken.
Relatives of my late husband began making funeral arrangements without consulting us.
We were in deep grief and vulnerable
My girlfriend recommended I contacted Shanti at Sensible Funerals. Shanti and Tim had overseen my girlfriends young son’s memorial after his sudden passing. Every  special detail was thoughtfully and carefully realised. It was a beautiful service honouring his life. Shanti was a friend from when our children were at school together. I contacted her at my friend’s urging and knew immediately I had made the right decision.
We had four days to prepare as the relatives pulled out and left the arrangements and finances to myself and five young children.
We kept the same day we had all originally planned as many family members and friends had booked to fly in. Am not sure how many could have taken on what Shanti and Tim did. They were calm beyond measure, attended to every specific detail with care and compassion and mediated on our behalf with relatives of my husbands.
The team at Sensible Funerals were so kind and supportive.
Shanti and Tim were effortless in their communication, attention to detail and within such a small time frame (four days) pulled together a beautiful service honouring my husband of 25 years and father to our children with respect, empathy and seamless calm.
We are forever grateful for the rock they became for us at such a difficult and emotional time.
Not once did they flounder, despite the short notice, rather they anchored us overseeing every arrangement and honouring our wishes with a deeply personal and professional approach.
Shanti began the first eulogy, her voice is soothing and gentle and brought solace to us to stand and read our eulogies with her there to support us .. an Angel on earth
Tim was such a solid, steady, calm support to my children carrying their father.
I can’t recommend highly enough the professional and empathic team at Sensible Funerals and how seamlessly they conduct all arrangements. The service they provide is with warmth, kindness and respect and they truly honour our departed loved ones and the choices we make together with the team are upheld so sensitively and practically.
Forever grateful for Sensible Funerals making this emotionally painful time for myself and our children one to cherish and remember. Honouring the man, a husband, father, brother son and mate who we all loved so deeply
Blessings to all at Sensible Funerals
You truly are Angels on earth  💫