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Fighting Ovarian Cancer With Rapid Autopsies

Each year in Australia about 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and tragically far too many do not survive. But in a recent ABC Radio National interview, Professor David Bowtell said ...
By Michael Lynch and David Stevens - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Monday, April 3, 2017

In Lieu of Flowers: What is the etiquette to express sympathy?

Have you ever noticed some families request donations "in lieu of flowers" after a loved one passes? This is becoming quite common, but some mourners have expressed disappointment that they’ve been...
By Michael Lynch - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Monday, June 27, 2016

The Aussie Swag Saving Lives

Imagine for a moment it’s cold and the rain is beating down hard across the city. Sheet lightning flashes across the night sky and thunder echoes off the concrete walls and paths of the grimy stree...
By Matt Weedon & Michael Lynch - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Thursday, June 9, 2016

How To Register As An Organ Donor

Don’t take your organs to Heaven – heaven knows we need them here. That’s the message to those who have thought about becoming organ donors but who have not registered their intention to do so. ...
By Michael Lynch - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Sunday, May 29, 2016

Lions Cord Blood Foundation

As most people would know, a baby’s umbilical cord is discarded soon after birth. However, for many young children suffering from Leukaemia and other blood disorders, blood contained in stored cord...
By Michael Lynch - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Monday, February 22, 2016

Statement of Wishes (for the celebration of my life)

“Oh Gosh – there’s just so much to think about and organise.” That’s a fairly typical reaction of families who suddenly find themselves having to arrange the funeral of a loved one. Not only are t...
By Michael Lynch - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Monday, February 8, 2016

Centrelink Payments for the Bereaved

When someone we love dies, it’s not only grief that we have to deal with but a myriad of other issues such as the deceased’s estate and sometimes quite complex financial issues as well. In this po...
By Michael Lynch - Tobin Brothers Funerals
Monday, January 11, 2016

Previous Posts

Light The Night Walk: Fighting Leukaemia

Blood cancer is one of the world's most prevalent diseases and in Australia sadly, it kills one person every 42 minutes. The need for more money for research into blood cancer will be brought into...

What is a Power of Attorney?

Deciding whom to nominate as your Enduring Power of Attorney is as important as making a will. A Power of Attorney, POA, allows that person to make decisions for you and in some cases they can e...

Kids Help Line

Kids Help Line is Australia’s only free private and confidential phone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25. Promising to care and listen, any time for any reason, Kids Helpline ...

Rapid Autopsies Used To Fight Ovarian Cancer

Each year in Australia about 1500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and tragically far too many do not survive. But in a recent ABC Radio National interview, Professor David Bowtell said th...

Youth Suicide Australia

The greatest number of deaths from suicide in Australia, are of teenagers between the ages of 15 and 19. There has also been an increase in suicides in those aged between 20 and 24 but Bureau of...

Father Gerard Dowling

One of the most familiar voices heard on Melbourne radio every Sunday night between 10pm and midnight is Father Gerard Dowling, host of the family Counsellor program broadcast on RSN 927 AM. In th...

Making A Will : What You Should Know

When your time comes to leave this world, what would you like to leave to members of your family? In this podcast, Mary Amerena of State Trustees explains that the legal reality is that unless you...