Ashburton Courier: August 19, 2021
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Making Beautiful Memories<br />
Jo Metcalf–<br />
Ownerand<br />
FuneralDirector<br />
When Istarted Memory Funerals four yearsago,I<br />
wanted to provide people with achoice in funeral<br />
care. Evennow Istill believe in that philosophy.<br />
Whetherthat’sachoice in budget, thelocationwhere<br />
aservice is held,casket designorevencatering, we<br />
supportindividuals andtheir families to make choices<br />
whichare relevant to them andtheir final wishes.<br />
Formeit’simportant to listen-tofind out what<br />
makesanindividualspecial is vital to then beingable<br />
to ensure we plan auniqueservice forthemand their<br />
family.<br />
Born andbredinCanterbury, Ilivein<strong>Ashburton</strong><br />
andhavebeeninvolvedinthefuneral industry for14<br />
years.<br />
Over theyears Ihavebeenprivilegedtosupport<br />
people celebrateand farewell their lovedonesand<br />
have made acquaintances that todaystillremain<br />
special. Youbecomemorethanafuneraldirector-for<br />
some youbecomeafriend.<br />
In my sparetimeIam amemberofthe Rotary Club<br />
of <strong>Ashburton</strong>and Ienjoy weekly quiz nightswith<br />
friends,aswellasfamilytimewithmydaughter<br />
Cassidy, sonQuinn anddogs, Flash andAsh.<br />
Ialsoliketosew anddopatchwork andamalso<br />
tacklinganumber of DIYprojects at home andlook<br />
forwardtogetting some more of thesetickedoffthe<br />
list,hopefullywithin thenext fewmonths.<br />
Kate Webster–<br />
FuneralAssistant<br />
Iadmit,Iwasn’tquite sure when Istarted at Memory<br />
Funerals in November 2020 if Ihad made theright<br />
choice.Atthe endofmyfirstday though,Iknew I<br />
wasexactlywhere Iwas meanttobe.<br />
I’malocal born andbredwithabackground in health<br />
andsocialservices,soin some ways my move into<br />
thefuneral industry has been anaturalprogressionof<br />
sorts.<br />
Asfamilyishugelyimportant to me,Iconsider it a<br />
real honour to supportother families during oneof<br />
their mostvulnerabletimes. To be trustedbythem<br />
to plan afittingfarewellfor their lovedonesispretty<br />
special.<br />
I’mmarried to John andaMum to threeboys–<br />
Harry, 14, Jack,12and Sam, 10 andStepMum to<br />
Courtney andBrooke.<br />
My weeknights andweekendsare often spentchasing<br />
theboysaroundrugbyfields andbasketball courts<br />
andnow,alsothe hockey turf too!<br />
Ialsohavemyown business, Integrity EstateServices,<br />
whichIstarted about 12 months ago. We specialisein<br />
co-ordinatingnumerousinteriorand exteriorservices<br />
forall situations –pre sale, post-sale, deceased estates,<br />
people moving into care,evenjustageneral spring<br />
cleans.<br />
I’menjoyingjugglingmybusinesswithtimeat<br />
Memory Funerals andlookforward to continuingto<br />
be involved in both ventures foravery long time yet.<br />
Didyou know<br />
1. We offer ourown Live Stream options –acheaper option thatoutof-townsuppliers.<br />
2. We lowerour flag to half mastasasign of respectfor all lovedones<br />
in ourcare.<br />
3. We can arrange various catering options including grazing platters<br />
from severallocalbakeries.<br />
4. We have an array of ash jewelleryand shaped urnsondisplayat our<br />
premises,all of whichare able to be purchased.<br />
5. We can arrange custom wrappingofcaskets and urnstosuit any<br />
request.<br />
IntegrityEstateServices<br />
Memory Funerals is aboutmore than just a<br />
funeralservice. We’re just as passionate about<br />
helping families with the after care of losinga<br />
lovedone andare more than happytohelpin<br />
this regard,however we can.<br />
As part of this,weworkcloselywithIntegrity<br />
Estate Services andhighlyrecommend the<br />
professionaland caring assistance that they<br />
offerall of their clients.<br />
And theadded bonusisthatowner Kate<br />
Webster, is also amemberofthe Memory<br />
Funerals team.<br />
IntegrityEstateServices specialisein;<br />
• Preparing/de-clutteringhousesfor saleor<br />
rent<br />
• Packingand securing of personal itemsand<br />
paperwork<br />
• Re-homingfurniture (either via secondhand<br />
dealer or to charity)<br />
• Full interior houseclean,includingcarpet<br />
cleaningand windows<br />
• Full exteriorservice includinglawns and<br />
gardens<br />
• On-goingpre-saleup-keep<br />
6. Ourchapel is available forsmall or private services,and can seatup<br />
to 50 people.<br />
7. We can arrange services at anypreferred location,beitadedicated<br />
venue or even aprivate residence,locally or out-of-town.<br />
8. We offer apre-arrangementservice, including pre-payment, with<br />
your moneysecurely held in trust until it is needed.<br />
9. We offer funeralservices forall budgets,with ourcremation options<br />
startinginpricefrom $2995.<br />
10. Wecan arrange special “CareBears”orpillows to be made from a<br />
lovedone’s item of clothing –abeautifullastingremindertocherish<br />
forever.<br />
• Homehandymanservice<br />
• Any additional estate clearancerequirements<br />
In particular,thiscan include deceased estates,<br />
supporting individualsmovingintocare(and<br />
their families), thosedownsizingorrelocating,<br />
people preparing their housefor market or<br />
anyone simplyshiftinghouse.<br />
Integrity Estate Services canbefound<br />
on FacebookorKatecan be contacted<br />
on 027 500 1033.<br />
Kate Webster 027 500 1033<br />
Kate.IES@hotmail.com<br />
“Integrity Estate<br />
Services”<br />
2407617
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